| Sheryl Crow – I Shall Believe Lyrics | 22 years ago |
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Over in the page for Sheryl's song, "Abilene," I posted the following about a possible Abilene-I Shall Believe connection, and I'm gonna repost it here... I think this song is about being someone's shoulder-to-cry-on, their supporter no matter what. (But until you turn to me and say/You don't need anyone to carry the weight, I will stay.) Sheryl has said that when she first traveled to L.A., she battled often with severe depression. I think this song might be inspired by her parents' perspective toward her at that time (When you gonna make up your mind/When you gonna get out of bed) She has said that they spent lots of time on the phone with her trying to help her out of her rut. I also think it's interesting that this song kind of seems like a response to, or the opposite of, "I Shall Believe," which is kind of a sad-and-longing song looking for help and support. Both great, great tunes. |
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| Wilco – Jesus, Etc. Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| This song is amazing. Nothing in the world puts me in a more peaceful mood than listening to this. I don't interepret it as a commentary on society, although it very well could be. The sense I get from it is...an...opening up to someone with whom Jeff shares an extremely close connection. I'm not sure about the nature of the connection (a romantic love, a relative, whatever), but it just seems to be the...thing you'd say to someone you love when something happens to make you realize how much they mean to you. Which is a fascinating idea to me: what would you say to the people who mean the most of you, if you thought you had just a flicker of a moment left with them? Well, Jeff has captured it here, to me. "Don't cry/you can rely on me, honey/You can come by anytime you want." Gosh...this song just rocks my socks. Jeff Tweedy is awesome. | |
| Sheryl Crow – If It Makes You Happy Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| Well, I don't remember exactly what she said, but Sheryl said on her Bravo channel Musicians special that this song was in response to all the trash-talking and negativity that came her way after the success of her first album. It was her response to the nasty side of success and fame. Now, when she says, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad. If it makes you happy, then why the hell are you so sad?" I don't have a clue who she's talking to. Herself, maybe?? Or am I totally off track? The only part of the song that seems to clearly indicate life as a famous musician is "put on a poncho, played for mosquitos," about putting in your time before hitting it big and/or playing your music for industry bigwigs who are like vultures. I dunno, though. The rest of the lyrics kind of escape me. Any other interpretations? | |
| Sheryl Crow – Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover) Lyrics | 22 years ago |
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Atari-cait is right about the previous versions. Although I really don't like Rufus Wainwright's version, as seen in the movie "Shrek." To me, nothing beats Sheryl's voice or the stripped-down music on this version. However, the lyrics here are wrong. I don't know if Jeff Buckley changed them or if Leonard Cohen himself did, but Sheryl sings the lyrics that Buckley used. Disregard everything starting with "You say I took the name in vain" and below and substitute... Baby i've been here before And I've seen this room and i've walked this floor I used to live alone before i knew you I've seen your flag on the marble arch And no, love is not some victory march It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah Well there was a time when you let me know What's really going on below But now you never show that to me do you But remember when i moved in you And the holy dove was moving too And every breath we drew was hallelujah Well, maybe there's a god above But all i've ever learned from love Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you It's not a cry that you hear at night Or not somebody who has seen the light It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah |
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| Sheryl Crow – Leaving Las Vegas Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| Song is about getting away from the mess in your life. I live in Las Vegas, and I love to play this every time I leave town. So awesome. | |
| Sheryl Crow – Resuscitation Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| Seems like this song is about drug use, and the bad situations drug use brings you to. "Too low to notice Superman in disco jeans, having a good time, just wish I was here." You're just so down and out you notice wack stuff in your head is all in your head, and you're not "all there." I love the third verse: "Hanging on the bathroom rug/Holding it together/With rubber bands and chewing gum," etc. It just seems so desperate and clingy, juxtaposed with the funkiness and quirkiness of the song's sound: so cool. | |
| Sheryl Crow – Lucky Kid Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| LOL, I'm not quite sure what all this mess means (it's a great, great song, but the specifics of the words kinda baffle me), but Sheryl has said "It's about a big fat jerk I know." | |
| Sheryl Crow – Anything But Down Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| The meaning of this song is pretty clear: it's about a one-sided relationship, in which the other half does nothing to satisfy Sheryl as she sort of carries him. He is unavailable, both practically and emotionally. I just have to say that while topic-wise and sound-wise this song isn't really unique or special, I just think it's one of the most perfectly-crafted rock songs ever. It's just...unbelievable how flawless it is, from start to finish. I especially love the end..."I know you wish you were strong/You wish you were never wrong/Well I got some wishes of my own.." The way her voice carries on "own"...::drools:: | |
| Sheryl Crow – Abilene Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| I think this song is about being someone's shoulder-to-cry-on, their supporter no matter what. (But until you turn to me and say/You don't need anyone to carry the weight, I will stay.) Sheryl has said that when she first traveled to L.A., she battled often with severe depression. I think this song might be inspired by her parents' perspective toward her at that time (When you gonna make up your mind/When you gonna get out of bed) She has said that they spent lots of time on the phone with her trying to help her out of her rut. I also think it's interesting that this song kind of seems like a response to, or the opposite of, "I Shall Believe," which is kind of a sad-and-longing song looking for help and support. Both great, great tunes. | |
| Sheryl Crow – A Change Would Do You Good Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| Ha, this is such a funny song, lyrically. The chorus (I guess, the title) pretty much sums up the meaning of the song: when things get too stressful or hectic, make a change, and take a breather. Are the rest of the lyrics *supposed* to mean anything? LOL, I think they're just supposed to be totally schizo. This is a GREAT road song, both the studio version and the Live From Central Park version (which is less reserved and goes more all-out.) | |
| Sheryl Crow – I Shall Believe Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| It's impossible for me to pick a favorite Sheryl tune, but this one is definitely up there. I feel such a strong connection to it. I think it's essentially about finding something in your life to put a little faith in, whether it's another person, an idea, or whatever. The yearning in Sheryl's voice is amazing. | |
| Sheryl Crow – Sad Sad World Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| This song RULES! I think it's a shame more people haven't heard it (It was a freakin' B-side. Oy!) The meaning is pretty straightforward. Man this song rules so much. | |
| Sheryl Crow – Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover) Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. I will leave lyric-analyzing to everyone else, but I just have to say that Sheryl's version of this song moves me beyond belief. | |
| Sheryl Crow – Crash And Burn Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| By the way, on the Globe Sessions CD, it says "(Work In Progress)" under this song's title. I never took Sheryl literally, expecting an actual new, more "complete" version of this song (to me, it's perfect as is), but it would be interesting to hear another take of it if Sheryl is ever in the mood to rework it. | |
| Sheryl Crow – Crash And Burn Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| I agree with Lilac Wine. I think, especially considering the "I packed by car and headed to LA" line, that this song was written about Sheryl's state of mind after her fiance left her and she booked it to L.A. from Missouri. It's about depression, but not really, about a loss of hope for love, but not really. She sings, "I've gotten used to the crash and burn," but I just don't feel like she feels disenchanted with the idea of love, despite this "rough spot" in life. This song is about the acute depression experienced right after the end of one particular relationship. And it is freakin' amazing. | |
| Sheryl Crow – C'mon C'mon Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| I think this song is about the hard decision to pull out of a relationship that you've wanted to pull out of for a long time, and you're just now getting up the strength to do it. The "you" in the song--Sheryl's now-ex-love interest--seems emotionally unattached to everything, particularly to her. She is unsatisfied with the relationship because he can't give all of himself, and so the pair cannot connect. After a long time of trying to believe otherwise, she has finally faced it that he is just not going to let his emotions come up ("You've got everything you need, under your thick skin," and "You say you need me/But you can't tell me no/When I ask you to stop me baby/You just let me go.") My favorite line of this song is "When it comes to playing games, you will always win," referring to his way of inevitably coming out on top, considering loss isn't really loss if have no vested interest. Despite the sad content of the lyrics, though, I think that the happy tone of the song is genuine, not ironic. Regarding the end of the relationship, Sheryl feels like sure, she maybe "wasted" a little time, but she has accepted and has come full circle, and she is happy. | |
| Sheryl Crow – Free Man Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| Anyone have any insight as to the meaning of this song? I mean, I understand the little story in the lyrics and feel like I "get" the Sheryl-character, but there's obviously some greater social commentary here that I'm just not getting. Anyone have any ideas? | |
| Melissa Etheridge – An Unusual Kiss Lyrics | 22 years ago |
| Awesome song. Obviously, it's about a very tense excitement mixed with a little bit of fear about forbidden...acts. ;) I get the impression it's about a threesome ("We *all* wanted this") Am I the only one that thinks this? Either way, the blending of tension while letting go of inhibitions and sexual pleasure is a fascinating one to me. Awesome song. | |
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