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.
Lazyboy
Amy Ray Lyrics
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At least for me
I didn't hear
Just a long break and some time away
With some things
To repair
And its a Lazyboy and a big mistake
And a funny stare and your beauty shop hair
Coming down
Joyful joyful but not feeling it at all
There are some things
That don't mend
Squander the days in a wrongful haze
To distract
And suspend
And its a Lazyboy and a big mistake
Going round
And a funny stare and your beauty shop hair
Coming down
The song "Lazyboy" by Amy Ray appears to be a reflection on a strained relationship, but the interpretation is open to the listener's experiences. The opening lines, "If a tree falls you're not gone/ At least for me" suggests that there is still some connection between two individuals, despite a physical absence. The following lines, "I didn't hear/ Just a long break and some time away/ With some things/ To repair" could imply that there was some breakdown in communication or separation that caused a rift, but suggests that there is hope for repairing the relationship.
The line "And it's a Lazyboy and a big mistake/ Going round" seems to point to the idea that the comfort and routine of the relationship is causing it to become stagnant or possibly leading to a sense of complacency. The following lines, "And a funny stare and your beauty shop hair/ Coming down" could be interpreted in different ways, but it could suggest that one person is no longer putting effort into their appearance (physical or emotional) because they have become disinterested or unhappy in the relationship.
The chorus, "Joyful joyful but not feeling it at all/ There are some things/ That don't mend/ Squander the days in a wrongful haze/ To distract/ And suspend" seems to encapsulate the theme of the song. There may be moments of joy or happiness, but it cannot mask the underlying problems or issues. The singer recognizes that while they may be trying to distract themselves from the current state of the relationship, it doesn't solve the root of the problem. The repetition of "Lazyboy" in the chorus seems to tie back to the idea that the relationship is becoming too comfortable or complacent, and change needs to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
If a tree falls you're not gone
Even if you seem far away, the impact of your absence still remains with me.
At least for me
I may not be able to speak for others, but for me, your presence holds value.
I didn't hear
I didn't receive any response or reaction from you, which was disappointing.
Just a long break and some time away
You only took a temporary hiatus from our relationship, which may have given you clarity.
With some things
During this separation, there are some issues that need to be resolved before continuing.
To repair
Our relationship needs mending, and we both have to put in effort to make it work.
And its a Lazyboy and a big mistake
We've settled into a comfortable but unfulfilling routine that's not good for either of us.
Going round
We're stuck in a cycle of monotony, and it's not helping our relationship progress.
And a funny stare and your beauty shop hair
You're trying to change your appearance and find new ways to be happy without addressing the underlying problems in our relationship.
Coming down
Eventually, your attempts to distract yourself and avoid the issues will lose their novelty and effectiveness.
Joyful joyful but not feeling it at all
We may be going through the motions, but we're not genuinely experiencing happiness or fulfillment together.
There are some things
There are fundamental issues in our relationship and within ourselves that need to be addressed.
That don't mend
Not everything can be fixed with temporary solutions or easy answers.
Squander the days in a wrongful haze
We're wasting our time avoiding the real issues and neglecting the work needed to strengthen our relationship.
To distract
We're using temporary fixes and distractions to avoid facing our problems head-on.
And suspend
By not addressing our issues, we're putting the future of our relationship on hold and risking further damage.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH RAY
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