Lynne's first recording for Epic was a duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up", which became a top-50 hit in 1988. In 2000 she won a Grammy award for "Best New Artist", despite the fact that she had been recording and releasing records for more than ten years
With Tears, Lies, and Alibis the follow-up to 2008's Just A Little Lovin' and the first release on her own label, Everso Records, Shelby Lynne affirms her position as a visionary, iconoclastic artist who deftly weaves country, soul, rock, blues, pop and folk influences to forge her own unique style. Like Identity Crisis (2003) and Suit Yourself (2005), this sparse, unguarded collection was produced by Lynne, who evokes a live-in-the-studio vibe from a stellar group of musicians. Born in Quantico, VA, she grew up in Jackson, AL and headed to Nashville at an early age. At 18, Lynne s demos landed her an appearance on TNN s Nashville Now series, which led to a Top 50 duet ( "If I Could Bottle This Up" ) with George Jones and a record deal. Following the release of the critically acclaimed I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, she won the GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. She made her acting debut in 2005, playing Johnny Cash's mother in the Fox Searchlight motion picture Walk the Line.
Dreamsome
Shelby Lynne Lyrics
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Shadows still, move across the distance
What did you say, it´s okay
Did you miss me
Did you miss me
Make it mine, takin´ time, forgotten
Speak for me, silent plea, surrender
What did you say, it´s okay
Did you miss me
Did you miss me
You know at times I wondered
If you ever thought of me
And I wondered if you wanted to be free
Like me, and I needed to feel you and
I wondered did you miss me baby, oh yeah
Turn to gray, bluer shade, when the sun comes
Peaceful time, cease your mind, Dreamsome
What did you say, it´s okay, oh baby
Did you miss me
Did you miss me
Did you miss me
Did you miss me
The lyrics of Shelby Lynne's song "Dreamsome" express a yearning for connection and communication. The singer is in the dark, but she can hear whispers - a hint of communication from someone who is physically distant. She wonders if they missed her, if they think of her, and if they want the same freedom that she does. The repetition of the question "did you miss me" emphasizes this desire to be remembered and to feel valued.
Throughout the song, Lynne contrasts light and dark, movement and stillness, and inner and outer worlds. The shadows move, but the singer is still. She surrenders her voice to the other person's silent plea - perhaps a reflection of a lack of communication or unequal power dynamic. Lynne also uses color to convey emotions and states of being. The singer turns gray when the sun comes, suggesting a lack of vitality or a fading passion. However, the peaceful time of dreaming ("Dreamsome") offers a respite from the intensity of longing and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark I can hear you whisper
I feel your presence around me, and I can hear your voice even in the darkness.
Shadows still, move across the distance
Even though you're not here, I can still feel your energy and movement around me.
What did you say, it´s okay
I want to understand what you're trying to communicate to me, and I am open to hearing your words.
Did you miss me
I wonder if you feel the same emptiness and longing that I have felt during our separation.
Make it mine, takin´ time, forgotten
I want to reclaim what is rightfully mine, but I understand that it will take time and effort to repair our relationship.
Speak for me, silent plea, surrender
I am willing to let go of my own ego and pride to surrender to the power of our shared connection.
You know at times I wondered
I have often thought about the possibility that you might still have feelings for me.
If you ever thought of me
Did you ever spend time thinking about the memories we shared, and how important they were to our bond?
And I wondered if you wanted to be free
I questioned whether or not you felt trapped or smothered in our relationship.
Like me, and I needed to feel you and
I crave the warmth and comfort of your love and touch, just as much as you may crave the same from me.
I wondered did you miss me baby, oh yeah
Once again, I ponder the question of whether or not you've been thinking about me as much as I have been thinking about you.
Turn to gray, bluer shade, when the sun comes
Even when we are apart, the world seems a little less bright and colorful without you by my side.
Peaceful time, cease your mind, Dreamsome
May we both find the serenity and quietness we need to fall into the deep, tranquil state of dreaming together.
Did you miss me
Once again, I find myself wondering if you feel the same longing and desire for our reconnection as I do.
Did you miss me
As I drift off to sleep, this question stays on my mind, echoing throughout my dreams and subconsciousness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOROTHY OVERSTREET, JAY JOYCE, SHELBY LYNNE
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