Born at home in Burkesville, Kentucky Charlie learned early how to work hard and make the best of what you have. His family moved to rural Indiana when Charlie was a baby. Since his father was rarely around, Charlie was the “man around the house” and helped his mother and 2 sisters pump water and carry it into their home. Although life was tough, there was always music playing on the old radio his father left with them. Both his parents loved early country artists such as Hank Williams, Sr., The Carter Family, Johnny Cash and Porter Wagoner. When Charlie was 16 a friend’s mother showed him how to play “Your Cheatin’ Heart” on her flat-top guitar. Charlie went straight home, found an old guitar in the attic, had it re-strung and fiddled with it for a couple of weeks. Then he went back and showed her how the song was supposed to be played. This same determination drives him today.
Charles’ most proud achievement in his musical career- prior to songwriting in 2-ZZ-Nuff- was arranging music, playing guitar and singing the bass harmony for Revolver, a rock band that toured the Midwest. He is particularly proud of his guitar solos during their concert at Grissom Air Force Base. Charlie counts himself fortunate to have been able to take time away from his day job at Borg Warner to pursue this dream.
The eldest of five children, Betsy was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana. Her father first supported the family working at the Chevrolet plant and then became an elementary school teacher who worked in the roofing industry during summers. Her mother alternated between working at home with her children and the factory or hospital. Betsy and her siblings used to play their mother’s old 45’s until they had all the songs memorized. Then they would put on little shows for their parents. Betsy followed in her parents’ footsteps by singing in the church gospel choirs. She would memorize all the different parts just for fun. Betsy was drawn to country music as an adult and found that it suited her voice and singing style. Bonnie Raitt, Tina Turner, Martina McBride and Patsy Cline are a few the artists who influence this petite ball of energy.
Betsy is excited to add songwriting to her earlier musical experiences. She has acted in the local theatre and performed in a dance troupe. She also toured northern Indiana with her gospel choir and still occasionally sings in a trio with her sisters. Betsy is currently teaching high school to support her young son and herself.
Charlie’s hard-core country background mixed with his rock-n-roll experience blend well with Betsy’s blues-tinged gospel and sultry harmonies on their new CD, 2-ZZ-Nuff Goes Nashville, which is now getting domestic and international radio airplay. “Our main goal at this time is to get the music out there,” say Betsy and Charlie. “We are actively submitting our music to radio stations as well as giving interviews.”
Regrets
2-ZZ-Nuff Lyrics
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これでいいね...」
微笑んで肯いたら
あなたが遠くなるね そっと...
二つ目の交差点で
ふざけ合いKISSをしたね...
本当は 精一杯強がり
震えていたあの日...
自分にも嘘をついて
対等でいられた恋
背伸びした分だけ今 痛いよ
胸の奥で 愛が...
「サヨナラ」を言えないまま
ただ強く握りしめた
そのシャツのボタンが取れて落ちて
恋の終わり告げた...
いつか 想い出に変わる
そんな出会いなら 欲しくなかった
ずっと 後悔をしてる
ほんの一秒も 想い出に出来ず...
最後 気遣ってくれる
こんな別れ方 したくなかった
きっと 悪いのは自分(わたし)...
二度と会えないね
会えるはずないね...
The lyrics of 2-ZZ-Nuff's song "Regrets" delve into the complex emotions surrounding a doomed relationship. The opening lines speak of two individuals growing closer in their shared loneliness, finding solace in each other's company despite knowing that their situation is not sustainable. The singer acknowledges that things are fine as they are, but there is a bittersweet realization that by accepting this temporary comfort, they are also pushing the other person away. The mention of a playful kiss at the second intersection hints at a moment of genuine connection amidst a facade of bravado, highlighting the vulnerability that both parties try to mask.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a sense of self-deception and the painful realization that the love they shared was not truly equal. The singer reflects on how they lied to themselves to maintain a facade of equality in the relationship, only to now feel the sharp sting of regret and heartache for pretending to be something they were not. There is a poignant admission that the love they once held in their hearts now only brings pain, as the weight of unspoken goodbyes and unresolved feelings lingers heavily within them.
The imagery of a shirt button falling off and signaling the end of their love is a powerful metaphor for the unraveling of their relationship. The inability to say goodbye, clinging tightly to what remains of their connection, juxtaposed with the acknowledgment that they cannot hold onto it forever, creates a poignant scene of loss and finality. The singer grapples with the transformation of their shared experiences into memories that they never wanted, emphasizing the deep-seated regret that accompanies a love that was never meant to last.
In the concluding verses, there is a sense of resignation and acceptance of the inevitable fate of their parting. The regretful tone intensifies as the singer expresses a desire to turn back time and avoid the pain of separation. The acknowledgment that they will never meet again, coupled with the realization that this is a farewell they never wanted, underscores the deep sense of loss and longing that permeates the song. The haunting refrain of "we can never meet again, we will never meet again" echoes the finality of their breakup, leaving the singer to grapple with the weight of their regrets and the harsh reality of a love that has slipped through their fingers.
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: 椎菜 永野
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