Lee grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He has been quoted as saying that he is fortunate to have seen different sides of life in America. Lee enrolled at the University of South Carolina in 1995. He began to play guitar and write songs seriously while he studied English. After graduating with an English degree, Lee moved back to Philadelphia to teach elementary school. He later made the tough decision to stop teaching in order to pursue a career in music. Shortly thereafter, he released a self-produced EP that featured five of his original songs, which did extremely well in Philadelphia and created a buzz. Norah Jones was the person who finally gave Lee his big breakthrough when she asked him to open for her 2004 tour. Lee then went on to produce his self-titled debut album. In March and April of 2005 Lee opened for the tour that Merle Haggard and Bob Dylan were both embarking on, all 3 performers were extremely well received by critics as the tour went by, with Dylan receiving some of his strongest reviews in years. On October 3, 2006, Lee released his second album, "Supply & Demand" to critical and commercial acclaim.
At the age of only 27, Amos Lee has enjoyed notable success with his debut album and looks to have a promising future in the music business. His favorite artists and sources of inspiration include Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, John Prine, Bill Withers, and James Taylor.
Arms Of A Woman
Amos Lee Lyrics
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In the arms of a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
A thousand miles from the place I was born
When she wakes me
She takes me back home
I spend like a child
Who's afraid of ghosts in the night
I know there ain't nothing out there
But I'm still afraid to turn on the light
I am at ease
In the arms of a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
A thousand miles from the place I was born
When she wakes me
She takes me back home
I am at ease
In the arms of a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
A thousand miles from the place I was born
When she wakes me
She takes me
Yeah when she wakes me
She takes me
Yeah when she wakes me
She takes me back home
When she wakes me
She takes me back home
The lyrics to Amos Lee's song "Arms Of A Woman" showcase a sense of comfort, security and a longing for home. The singer reveals that he is spending most of his days alone, far from his birthplace, and even though there is nothing to fear, he is still afraid of the dark, like a child scared of ghosts. However, he finds solace and peace in the arms of a woman, who makes him feel like he is back home.
The song is filled with evocative imagery, such as the reference to the child being afraid of ghosts in the night. This imagery speaks to the singer’s sense of vulnerability, even though he is an adult. He is lonely, scared, and yearns to feel safe again. The woman he is referring to not only provides him with physical comfort, but she soothes his soul and brings him back to a place of familiarity and belonging.
Overall, the lyrics to "Arms Of A Woman" evoke feelings of homesickness, loneliness, fear, and comfort. The singer's desire for security is palpable and his connection to this woman is both physical and emotional. This song is a beautiful testament to the power of love, and how it can bring someone back to a sense of life that was long forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
I am at ease
I feel calm and relaxed
In the arms of a woman
When I am physically close to a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
However, I am mostly by myself now
A thousand miles from the place I was born
Far away from my hometown
When she wakes me
When she rouses me from sleep
She takes me back home
I feel like I'm back where I belong
Now most days
Currently, most of my time
I spend like a child
I behave like a kid
Who's afraid of ghosts in the night
Who is scared of the dark and imaginary creatures
I know there ain't nothing out there
I realize there is nothing to fear
But I'm still afraid to turn on the light
But I am still hesitant to confront my fears
When she wakes me
When she wakes me up
She takes me back home
She provides me with a sense of comfort and familiarity
I am at ease
I feel peaceful and comfortable
In the arms of a woman
When I am close to a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
Despite being alone most of the time now
A thousand miles from the place I was born
Being far from where I grew up
When she wakes me
When she wakes me up
She takes me
She helps me
Yeah when she wakes me
When she rouses me from sleep
She takes me
She helps me
Yeah when she wakes me
When she wakes me up
She takes me back home
She makes me feel at home again
When she wakes me
When she rouses me from sleep
She takes me back home
She makes me feel like I'm back where I belong
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN MASSARO
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@valeriacoz5841
I am at ease
In the arms of a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
A thousand miles from the place I was born
When she wakes me
She takes me back home
Now most days
I spend like a child
Who's afraid of ghosts in the night
I know there ain't nothing out there
But I'm still afraid to turn on the light
I am at ease
In the arms of a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
A thousand miles from the place I was born
When she wakes me
She takes me back home
I am at ease
In the arms of a woman
Although now most of my days are spent alone
A thousand miles from the place I was born
When she wakes me
She takes me
Yeah when she wakes me
She takes me
Yeah when she wakes me
She takes me back home
When she wakes me
She takes me back home
@miloufromsaigon
You, all of you who came here to enjoy this song, you have a beautiful soul. I admire you, I wish you find peace and love in life.
@nadiacelma5885
Wish you the same. Love from here
@dennistaylor5052
It took a minute for my tears to stop after I read this so I could answer, what a beautiful thing to say.I have peace in my life after a Divorce (46yrs) happened in 2014. I'm 71 now and NEVER thought I would EVER think of another woman but there is a woman in Church named Valerie,(60) she is DROP DEAD GORGES she lost he husband 11/2 yrs ago, she is best friends with my best friends girl friend,from 8th grade .They say she's not ready to meet anyone yet, so I haven't pressed it, but I'm afraid if I don't tell her how I feel , when she is ready I'll have missed my chance to get to know her. It's been 50yrs sense I've asked anyone out, "I've LOST ALOT OF MY MOJO" Go grief I'm 71 and I feel like I'm back in the 5th grade asking Roseann Tilyou to go steady. I need to get some "CAHOONA'S" AND MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!! Life is a lot like a roll of toilet paper ,in the beginning it goes slow but a the end of the roll it goes a lot faster!!! PS: I tried to talk to her once ,when I opened my mouth it was only to change FEET!!! THANKS for Listening (Hope she comes to Church Sunday (you know the RONA Virus) --- (Kinda feels like I'm writing to Rona Bearett in the News paper the title would be"LOVE SICK OLD GUY" only the older folks know who I'm talking about) LOVE YOU ALL GOD BLESS
@suuz3814
May you be blessed with the same @MiloufromSaigon.
@suuz3814
@dennis taylor Now sir YOU made me cry eith this story. Much love to you 💗
@gungusgaramoti4798
Oh damn ok... that was... a bit much...
@stamfordpawprints9289
This song reminds me of my beautiful mother. She was loving, caring and made everything at ease. Coming home to her was the best feeling ever. She was diagnosed with Gastric ademo carcinoma in March 2016 and died March 2017. Every time I hear this song brings me back home. 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@lindalefort782
You know it’s amazing to me that when I listened to this song this morning it brought me to my mother also. She has passed June 2017 but it brought me to a better understanding of her as an 18 girl having me in a town far away from her home with her new husband and she was homesick so she called her Dad to bring us to her birthplace community her home when I was 6 months old . I am 67 and I felt her homesickness today . Beautiful beautiful voice and song .
@marjorielicup7514
I miss my mama too, it's been a year now that she left me.
She's always been a help no matter what and a woman who will never let us down.
@DaxxTerryGreen
Happy to hear that friend. Unfortunately many of them aren't like that. Peace