Dust
Fleetwood Mac
Struggling with Dust? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
When the white flame in us is gone And we that lost the world's delight Stiffen in darkness. Left alone To crumble in our separate light When your swift hair is quiet in death And through the lips corruption Thrust to still the labor of my breath When we are dust, when we are dust When we are dust, when we are dust When your swift hair is quiet in death And through the lips corruption Thrust to still the labor of my breath When we are dust, when we are dust When we are dust, when we are dust When the white flame in us is gone And we that lost the world's delight Stiffen in darkness Left alone To crumble in our separate light When your swift hair is quiet in death And through the lips corruption Thrust to still the labor of my breath When we are dust, when we are dust When we are dust, when we are dust
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
15 facts about this song
Band OriginFleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band formed in London in 1967.
|
Album Information"Dust" is a track from the "Bare Trees" album, which is Fleetwood Mac's sixth studio album, released in 1972.
|
ComposerThis soul-stirring track was composed by guitarist Danny Kirwan. Notably, Danny joined the band as a teenager and proved instrumental in the band's transition from blues to a more melodic rock sound.
|
Poetry ConnectionThe song "Dust" is based on a poem of the same name by British poet Rupert Brooke, known for his idealistic war sonnets written during the First World War. The lyrics to "Dust" are actually verses from Brooke's poem.
|
Significant Meaning"Dust" is often interpreted to be about mortality and the fleeting nature of life, a theme consistent with the original poem.
|
Kirwan's Departure"Bare Trees", the album containing "Dust", was one of the last Fleetwood Mac albums to feature Danny Kirwan. He was asked to leave the band the following year due to his alcoholism and mental health issues.
|
Cover VersionThe song "Dust" has been covered by several artists, including American band The Shins in a 2005 live session.
|
Musicality"Dust" is noted for its introspective and melancholic feel, featuring gentle guitar work, subdued percussion, and soft vocals, which underscored the band's musical diversity.
|
Song DurationThe song is relatively short, with a run-time of just over 2 minutes.
|
Track Listing"Dust" is track number seven on the "Bare Trees" album, which has a total of ten songs.
|
Final Album Contribution"Bare Trees" was Kirwan's last significant contribution to Fleetwood Mac's discography, as by their next album "Penguin", his role was significantly reduced and he only contributed to one song.
|
Lyrical RecognitionDespite not being a chart-topper, "Dust" has received critical acclaim for its poignant lyrics and emotional depth.
|
Discographical Transition"Dust" and the Bare Trees album marked a transition from Fleetwood Mac’s early blues-orientated sound to the more diverse and unique rock/pop sound for which they became famous.
|
No Official Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Dust", a usual occurrence for songs from this era.
|
Live PerformancesThere are very few, if any, recorded live performances of Fleetwood Mac playing "Dust". It was not a regularly featured song in the band's concert setlists.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Dust Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2821447/Fleetwood+Mac/Dust>.
Discuss the Dust Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In