From Hell To The West

Upon This Dawning · To Keep Us Safe [2012]

I know we'll be always together

This moment will last forever

We are sailing around the desert

Moving from hell to the west

To the f*cking west

Look at the skyline, we've found our way home

Look at that shining light

Light that will shine on us

I know we'll be always together

This moment will last forever

I can see the sun beyond these f*cking walls

I will live my life like every day's the last

I know we'll be always together

This moment will last forever

And I'm sure that wherever I go, I won't be alone

I won't be alone

I've never seen

I've never seen the ocean

But I can feel the waves inside of me

Moving from hell to the west

To the f*cking west

And I will see what my eyes have never seen

I know we'll be always together

This moment will last forever

And I'm sure that wherever you go, I won't be alone

I won't be alone

And I will see what my eyes have never seen

And I will see what my eyes have never seen

I've never seen

I've never seen the ocean

But I can feel the waves inside of me

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From Hell To The West

From Hell To The West stands as a defining track on Upon This Dawning's 2012 album, To Keep Us Safe. The recording captures the band's signature English post-rock sensibilities, blending atmospheric textures with driving rhythms to create an immersive sonic landscape. As part of a cohesive body of work that includes tracks like Lux and The Sound Of Your Breath, the song exemplifies the group's ability to weave emotional depth into expansive instrumental arrangements. Released during a productive period for the ensemble, this piece contributes significantly to their discography, showcasing a mature approach to composition and dynamics. The track remains a notable song in their catalogue, reflecting the artistic vision that characterized their early output and continues to resonate with listeners drawn to emotive, genre-defying soundscapes.