Rubarth has become a fixture in New York's indie scene, named #1 Best of NYC Songwriter by Deli Magazine and grand prize winner of NPR's Mountain Stage New Song Contest.
Her fourth album A Common Case of Disappearing produced by Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, Norah Jones) highlights her raw, vulnerable voice against a driving band. The album debuted at #13 on iTunes Songwriter charts and features duets with Jason Reeves and Jason Mraz.
Over the years, Rubarth has toured Europe, Japan and the US, including appearances at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center Atrium. She composed the score for the documentary Desert Runners. Her songs have attracted enthusiastic praise from NPR All Songs Considered, The Huffington Post, BBC Radio, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and a Sun Studio Session airing nation-wide on PBS.
At 21 years old, Rubarth quit her career as a chainsaw sculptor in Nevada in order to pursue music. She taught herself guitar, began playing open mics and recorded her songs, which soon received over 1.5 million listens on MySpace through word of mouth alone. She has shared the stage with many artists including Loudon Wainwright III, Jason Mraz, Roger McGuinn (The Byrds), Colin Hay, Martin Sexton and Lisa Loeb. Rubarth now composes for films as well, most recently writing music with Paul Brill for the highly-acclaimed Sundance Film Festival winner Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. She is also one half of Brooklyn's The Paper Raincoat with Alex Wong, an iTunes Indie Spotlight band chosen as Paste Magazine's "Best of What's Next."
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Amazing
Amber Rubarth Lyrics
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And feel the ground pushing up on you
It's so amazing when you start seeing
Everything how it sees you
And I could say anything to you right now
But all I have to say is this
It's so amazing that you and I experience this
It's so amazing when you start dancing
And feel the music move inside of you
It's so amazing when you stop laughing
And see that everyone was laughing with you
And I could say anything to you right now
But all I have to say is this
It's so amazing that you and I experience this
Tilt your head up to the skies
Take me to your paradise
And I will ask you just one time
Please don't ever close these eyes
To paradise
It's so amazing when you stop thinking and
feel the ground pushing up on you
And I could say anything to you right now
But all I have to say is this
It's so amazing that you and I experience this
Experience this
In "Amazing," Amber Rubarth expresses the transformational power of living in the present moment and experiencing the beauty of life. The opening lines reflect the awe-inspiring feeling of letting go of the constant chatter of the mind and surrendering to the present moment. When we stop overthinking and simply feel the ground supporting us, it becomes a profound experience. Rubarth suggests that true wonder lies in seeing the world as it sees us, implying a connection and reciprocity between ourselves and our surroundings.
The song continues to highlight the incredible sensation of fully engaging with life. Starting to dance and allowing the music to move within oneself is described as an amazing experience. Similarly, the act of laughing and realizing that everyone around is laughing with you creates a sense of wonder and connection. Rubarth emphasizes that in these moments of pure authenticity and joy, words become insignificant. All that needs to be expressed is the acknowledgment of the shared amazement.
Towards the end of the song, Rubarth calls for an elevated perspective by asking the listener to tilt their head towards the skies and share their personal paradise. This suggests a desire for connection, vulnerability, and a plea for the other person not to close their eyes to the beauty around them.
In summary, "Amazing" is a celebration of the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life. It encourages us to let go of our thoughts, immerse ourselves in the present, and recognize the interconnectedness between ourselves and the world. The song reminds us that simply experiencing and appreciating the wonders around us is enough.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so amazing when you stop thinking
It's incredibly wonderful when you stop overthinking and let go of your thoughts
And feel the ground pushing up on you
And sense the grounding force beneath you, reminding you of your connection to the Earth
It's so amazing when you start seeing
It's truly breathtaking when you begin to truly perceive and understand things
Everything how it sees you
Everything, just like it perceives you, observes and reflects upon you
And I could say anything to you right now
And at this very moment, I have the ability to express any thought or sentiment to you
But all I have to say is this
However, the only thing that needs to be said is this
It's so amazing that you and I experience this
It's incredibly extraordinary that both you and I have the opportunity to undergo such an experience
It's so amazing when you start dancing
It's absolutely remarkable when you begin to move to the rhythm and let the music guide you
And feel the music move inside of you
And sense the music flowing within you, creating a harmonious connection
It's so amazing when you stop laughing
It's truly astonishing when you cease laughing and comprehend that everyone shares in the laughter
And see that everyone was laughing with you
And realize that everyone was partaking in the joyous laughter alongside you
Tilt your head up to the skies
Direct your gaze upwards towards the heavens
Take me to your paradise
Lead me to your personal paradise or blissful state
And I will ask you just one time
And I will beseech you with a sole request
Please don't ever close these eyes
Kindly refrain from shutting these eyes, maintaining a perpetual state of awareness and openness
To paradise
To the idyllic haven or realm of ecstasy
It's so amazing when you stop thinking and
It's truly extraordinary when you stop overthinking and
feel the ground pushing up on you
sense the solid ground beneath you exerting an upward force
And I could say anything to you right now
And at this very moment, I have the ability to express any thought or sentiment to you
But all I have to say is this
However, the only thing that needs to be said is this
It's so amazing that you and I experience this
It's incredibly extraordinary that both you and I have the opportunity to undergo such an experience
Experience this
Undergo and embrace this marvelous journey
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Cara Mason
Absolutely beautiful 😊❤️🎶😊❤️🎶
T Dieterich
Wonderful !!! This voice ... my god !
mthokozisi Ngwenya
Resplendent as equally exquisite a voice and sound:)
John Z
Wondeerful music, absolutely wonderful
Inti-loys Villamil
Absolutely brilliant! Great chemistry and a beautiful voice!
beareken
Excellent! What great music! Thank you.
GreenGretel
That cello is played so beautifully.
Mallory Paddock
I so wish I had been home in KC to see this.
dustafa
i still listen to this...
Anders Thueson
Wow I'm crying Amber