A self-taught musician, Macdonald began by playing her father's guitar after being inspired by Travis at the T in the Park Festival in 2000, where she heard Travis' song "Turn" and wanted to play it herself. She started performing in pubs and coffee houses around Glasgow at the age of 15. She signed a record deal with Vertigo, the same record label which hosts The Killers and Razorlight. Her first single, Poison Prince, was released on May 7, 2007. Her debut album, This Is the Life, was released on July 30, 2007. "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" was released in March 2010 as the lead single from her second studio album, A Curious Thing, which was released on 8 March 2010.
Macdonald's third album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released on June 11, 2012. The lead single, Slow It Down, is about her being a petrol head.
4th of July
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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But winter's so long. And my heart still sings, sings for you. And I dream
Of the one summer night I spent with you.
And it still goes on like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats like you're by my side
And I dream of the day when you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high on the 4th of July.
Well the first day of spring, well it came and gone and the summer did too
But winter's so long. And my heart still sings, sings for you. And I dream
Of the one summer night I spent with you.
And then the rain came down and the sheets of grey and they washed our
Love, my dreams away. And the rising sun, it never came. It just stayed
There in that one summer day.
And it still goes on like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats like you're by my side
And I dream of the day when you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high on the 4th of July.
And the fireworks still pop in my head, the flag still flies overhead. And
The banner still blows, still blow in the wind. The crowds still cheer, the
Crowds still sing.
And it still goes on like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats like you're by my side
And I dream of the day when you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high.
And it still goes on like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats like you're by my side
And I dream of the day when you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high, happy 4th of July.
In Amy Macdonald's song "4th of July," she reminisces about a past summer love that she can't seem to forget. The lyrics describe the passing of time, as she notes that the first day of spring and summer have come and gone, but winter is still dragging on. Despite this, her heart still sings for her lover, and she dreams of the one summer night they spent together.
As the song progresses, Macdonald describes how the rain and grey skies seemingly washed away their love and dreams. Yet, she still holds on to the memory of that one summer day, comparing it to the perpetual celebration that is the 4th of July. She vividly depicts the crowds cheering, fireworks popping, and banners blowing in the wind, all while her heart beats like her lover is by her side.
Overall, "4th of July" is a poignant and nostalgic ode to a summer love that has long since passed. The lyrics evoke a mixture of joy, longing, and sadness as Macdonald reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the memories we hold on to.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the first day of spring, well it came and gone and the summer did too
But winter's so long. And my heart still sings, sings for you. And I dream
Of the one summer night I spent with you.
Time has passed since that perfect summer night with you, but my heart still longs for you and the memory remains vivid in my mind.
And it still goes on like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats like you're by my side
And I dream of the day when you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high on the 4th of July.
My love for you continues to burn bright, like the fireworks on the 4th of July. I dream of the day we're together again, and it feels like I'm soaring high above the world.
And then the rain came down and the sheets of grey and they washed our
Love, my dreams away. And the rising sun, it never came. It just stayed
There in that one summer day.
Our love was washed away by the rain and grey skies. The promise of a new day and fresh start never came, leaving only the memory of that one summer day.
And the fireworks still pop in my head, the flag still flies overhead. And
The banner still blows, still blow in the wind. The crowds still cheer, the
Crowds still sing.
Despite the passage of time, the memories of that perfect day are still vivid in my mind. The sounds of the fireworks, the sight of the flag waving, and the cheers of the crowd are all still present.
And it still goes on like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats like you're by my side
And I dream of the day when you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high.
My love for you remains as strong as ever, and I dream of the day when we're together again. I feel like I'm flying high with joy just thinking about it.
And it still goes on like the 4th of July
And my heart still beats like you're by my side
And I dream of the day when you'll be mine
And I'll fly sky high, happy 4th of July.
My love for you endures, just like the celebration of Independence Day. I dream of the day we'll be reunited, and it feels like I'm soaring high with happiness. Happy 4th of July!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@phoenixfeiren7639
Dear U.S., happy Independence Day from your Canadian neighbour! I love your country - today and always.
@raymondwarriner5372
Having grown up in upstate New York in the '60's, with trips to Rye Beach, Catskills, and the Adirondacks, this production nails the memories.
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Here we are, once again, 4th of July 2021 ✌️✊
@pimdobbelsteijn4163
Yo 2022
@masterruner3531
Yo 2023
@timo.8450
I’d Come here at the 4th of July 2023
She’s my favorite singer. Just amazing.
@phoenixfeiren7639
Happy 4th of July, USA! Your country never fails to inspire me to be a better person.
@damocles2240
what a great singer from Scotland.
@goldfing5898
One of her most euphoric and enthusiastic songs.
@phoenixfeiren7639
Happy 4th of July, America! I wish you the best!