In 2001, she released her first solo album, Stag. That year, she toured solo with the Butchies as her band. Then in 2005, her second solo project, Prom was released. In December of 2006, Amy released Live From Knoxville, a live recording from a show at Blue Cats in October of 2005. In August 2008 she released her latest album Didn't It Feel Kinder, this is the first album she made with the help of a producer, Greg Griffith.
All three albums were released on Amy's independent record label, Daemon Records.
Fans of the Indigo Girls can expect a rawer, punkier, and rockier sound.
"Put It Out For Good"
Amy Ray Lyrics
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Kids out on the sidewalk, waiting for a ride
All the punks and the queers and the freaks and the smokers
Feel like they'll be waiting for the rest of their lives
Alright I hear what you're saying to me
Alright I hear what I just can't do
But I got this spark I got to feed it something
The stadium lights were breaking through the bleachers
I spent all day pushing tissue roses into chicken wire
Hey S.G.A., I'm an overachiever of the wrong persuasion
A pep rally kid, a new gender nation with a new desire
Alright I hear what you're saying to me
Alright I hear what I just can't do
But I got this spark I got to feed it something
Or put it out for good
Rub up against it till you it gets inside you
Rub up against it till its understood
Those aren't your friends talking shit about you
We've had it bad, we're gonna make it good
Alright I hear what you're saying to me
(Rub up against me till its alright)
Alright I hear what I just can't do
(Rub up against me till its alright)
But we got this spark, we got to feed it something
(Rub up against me and)
Let it burn for good, let it burn for good
The song “Put It Out For Good” talks about a group of teenagers who feel out of place in high school. They are identified as “punks, queers, freaks, and smokers” and they feel like they are going to be waiting for their lives to change forever. The singer of the song identifies with these kids and has her own dreams and desires for the future. She sees herself as an “overachiever of the wrong persuasion” and wants to be a part of a “new gender nation” that has its own desires and goals.
The lyrics in the chorus indicate a conflict between what the singer wants to do with her life and what she thinks she is capable of. She has a “spark” she needs to feed, and she is torn between letting it burn or putting it out “for good.” The lyric “rub up against it till it gets inside you” means that she wants to pursue this spark and passion until it becomes a part of her identity.
Overall, the song is a call for young people who feel like they don’t belong to pursue their passions and desires despite the difficulties they may face. It recognizes that their struggles are real but encourages them to keep the fire burning.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the rock show winding down at the high school
I hear the music coming to an end at the high school
Kids out on the sidewalk, waiting for a ride
Students waiting outside for transportation
All the punks and the queers and the freaks and the smokers
A group of diverse individuals
Feel like they'll be waiting for the rest of their lives
Feeling like they'll never escape their current situation
Alright I hear what you're saying to me
I understand your point
Alright I hear what I just can't do
I understand what I am not capable of
But I got this spark I got to feed it something
I have a passion that needs attention
Or put it out for good
I need to either pursue it or let it go completely
The stadium lights were breaking through the bleachers
The lights from the stadium were shining through the seating section
I spent all day pushing tissue roses into chicken wire
I spent a long time doing a meticulous task
Hey S.G.A., I'm an overachiever of the wrong persuasion
Addressing a school group and admitting to not fitting in
A pep rally kid, a new gender nation with a new desire
Identifying as a nonconformist with new goals
Rub up against it till you it gets inside you
Invest yourself in something until you fully embrace it
Rub up against it till its understood
Fully understand something by experiencing it
Those aren't your friends talking shit about you
Realizing negative people are not true friends
We've had it bad, we're gonna make it good
Despite past struggles, positive change can happen
Let it burn for good, let it burn for good
Embrace your passion and let it flourish
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH RAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pinqkat
Never ever tire of Amy’s work.
themusicloverforever
I have known of them since 12yrs old..I am 36 now. My fav band ever. Amy has good sh**!!! They are the best no matter what anyone says..ever!!!
macgirl1231
So happy to feel this music. !!!!!! Keep on AMY. U inspire. ♥️
Shyanne Vasquez
She’s just such a legend
I wish I was as brave as her but I’m not at least not yet…
anniekate76
what would you do if you were? <3
MeSRussell
You will be.
Timmybear
I just got your new album (on the big black shiny format :) ). I confess to the slightly odd 'sin' of having no Indigo Girls records, but having each of your full-length studio releases. And, given my honorary beardyke status, my fave song is 'Lucy Stoners'. ;)
Bekka Gamble
Love her songs
mindrunfree
I love how she plays the acoustic like a punk rocker.
tamaryllis
awesome! I hope this DVD will be available in Europe too.