The imagery of "shadows" and "dust" appears frequently in his work, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and the traces we leave behind.
: He has expressed that writing about death is a way to "turn the tables" and gain control over the inevitable, transforming darkness into a "radiance of the moon" that guides the listener. A Legacy of Authenticity Deep Feelings Mix || Dermot Kennedy // Shadows & Dust Deep Feelings Mix || Dermot Kennedy // Shadows & Dust
: Kennedy often explores the "weight" people carry, whether it's the "weight of the woods" from his upbringing or the emotional burden of past memories written into "scars". The imagery of "shadows" and "dust" appears frequently