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.
I'll Be There
Amy Ray Lyrics
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You were the one - you hear my cries of loneliness
Through my cool, cautious eyes
Can't you see me reaching out for you?
Can't you feel me there?
Won't you please believe me?
I could never touch you for the fear that I might never let you go.
It was you, with the courage and the commitment
You make me believe in mine
But can't you see the confusion through my troubled smile?
I'm torn between losing me
Losing me and gaining you.
Maybe I've been distant
Maybe I've been cold
But I've done it for my own existence
And I do believe - I do believe it's getting old.
I might never say that I love you
I might never say I care
But I will tell you now
I'll always be there
The lyrics to Amy Ray's "I'll Be There" are essentially a love letter to someone who has walked into the singer's life and made her believe in herself and her ability to love. Despite being cautious and perhaps distant, the singer recognizes that this person has been a powerful presence in her life and has helped her to confront her feelings of loneliness and confusion. She admits to being torn between the desire to preserve her own sense of identity and the urge to connect with another person, but ultimately pledges to be there for this person, even if she is unable to fully express her love in words.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the person being addressed is someone who recently entered the singer's life, and who has had a profound impact on her emotionally. The singer acknowledges her own vulnerability and reaches out to this person, asking them to see her and feel her presence. She is hesitant to fully open up to this person for fear of losing them, but recognizes that they have shown courage and commitment in their own life journey.
The middle section of the song focuses on the singer's own struggles with identity and self-preservation. She reveals that she has been somewhat distant and cold, but only for the sake of her own existence. She recognizes that this behavior may be getting old, and suggests that she may never be able to fully express her love in words. However, she still commits to being there for this person, even if she cannot always articulate her feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
It was you who walked into my life
You were the one - you hear my cries of loneliness
Through my cool, cautious eyes
Can't you see me reaching out for you?
Can't you feel me there?
Won't you please believe me?
I could never touch you for the fear that I might never let you go.
It was you, with the courage and the commitment, to start your new life
You make me believe in mine
But can't you see the confusion through my troubled smile?
I'm torn between losing me, losing me and gaining you.
Maybe I've been distant
Maybe I've been cold
But I've done it for my own existence
And I do believe - I do believe it's getting old.
I might never say that I love you
I might never say I care
But I will tell you now
I'll always be there
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lisa JW
So beautifully done. Your gift of glorifying song & music can only be given by Yahweh.