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.
Blame is a Killer
Amy Ray Lyrics
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I'm sitting with as the seasons change
It lays unclaimed sometimes
Blame is a killer
I see the river that was and say what have I done
To see the forest for the trees
Truth is a villain
Did it steal you away from me
Or did they give me humanity?
Did they show me an autumn moon
When I needed my eyes of youth?
There's a big big love I need to be part of
I watch the leaves die while I wait
Time is unyielding
I see the days turn grey but for all our praying
We can't end this drought with rain
The gods are unwilling
Did it steal you away from me
Or did they give me humanity?
Did they show me an autumn moon
When I needed my eyes of youth?
Yeah you gotta roll brand new
And you gotta sing in tune
Yeah you got hands to hold
So many blooms to unfold
In Amy Ray's song "Blame is a Killer," the lyrics highlight the destructive nature of blame and the power of truth. The first verse suggests that there was something that was given, but sometimes it remains unclaimed. This can refer to many things, whether it be love, forgiveness, or a second chance. The line "blame is a killer" serves as the central theme of the song, emphasizing how attributing fault and responsibility to others can lead to destruction and pain.
The second verse reflects on the past, potentially a past relationship. The metaphor of the river and forest represents the singer's perspective on how they have contributed to the downfall of the relationship. However, the truth, which is personified as a villain, may suggest that the singer may not be at fault, and it is important to acknowledge that blame can be harmful, especially if it is not correctly placed.
The chorus is a reflection of the singer's desires, to be part of a love that is all-encompassing, and to live fully, but as time keeps moving, it feels like these desires are slipping away, and the universe is unwilling to provide them.
Overall, "Blame is a Killer" is a song that emphasizes the power of acceptance and how blaming others can lead to pain and destruction. Through Amy Ray's lyrics, she encourages listeners to let go of what they cannot change and to find peace in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
There was something you gave
There was something you gave me, which I am reflecting upon as the seasons change.
I'm sitting with as the seasons change
I am reflecting on what you gave me while seasons are evolving.
It lays unclaimed sometimes
What you gave me remains unclaimed and undeveloped, at times.
Blame is a killer
The act of blaming someone can be damaging and destructive.
I see the river that was and say what have I done
I reminisce about the past as I look at the river, and regret my past actions.
To see the forest for the trees
To gain a clear and broader perspective of things.
Truth is a villain
The truth can be brutal and unforgiving.
Did it steal you away from me
Did our circumstances tear us apart?
Or did they give me humanity?
Or did our separation allow me to discover my humanity?
Did they show me an autumn moon
Did the separation reveal beautiful memories like an autumn moon?
When I needed my eyes of youth?
When I needed to see the world with youthful naivety and optimism.
There's a big big love I need to be part of
There's an immense love that I yearn to experience.
I watch the leaves die while I wait
I observe the leaves wilting away as I wait impatiently.
Time is unyielding
Time doesn't wait for anybody and moves on relentlessly.
I see the days turn grey but for all our praying
I see the days getting gloomier, but even with all our prayers, things don't seem to change.
We can't end this drought with rain
We cannot fix this problem without taking the right steps.
The gods are unwilling
No matter how much we pray, the outcome depends on the decisions of higher powers.
Yeah you gotta roll brand new
To overcome life’s problems, you must start afresh.
And you gotta sing in tune
It is necessary to be in tune with yourself and your surroundings.
Yeah you got hands to hold
You have people to support you through this journey.
So many blooms to unfold
There are numerous opportunities and experiences to be discovered.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH RAY
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