After quietly making music for several years, she entered a song in the Queensland Music Awards and ended up winning the pop category. She then began touring nationally and received an arts grant that allowed her to work with producer M-Phazes on her song "Adore." The single was well-received on radio upon release in 2016 and went on to become a Top Three hit in Australia in early 2017.
Shark signed with Sony Australia's Wonderlick label, and her official debut EP, Night Thinker, entered the country's albums chart at number two a few months later. The album garnered six Aria Award nominations and took home two, including Best Pop Release and Breakthrough Artist.
In 2018, Shark issued her first full-length effort, Love Monster. ~ Marcy Donelson
All Loved Up
Amy Shark Lyrics
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So you hold my hand
And there's a man next to you with a killer view
Of New York
And somehow you managed to get me talking too much
Yeah there's a rhythm
Yeah there's a feeling
I had a feeling we were close to something big
A deep breath under a baseball cap
One way ticket to a heart attack
When I'm all loved up in the morning
Take me with you
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
And it's gonna be tough cause I got a few things to work through
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
All loved up in a world I can't explain
You talk about girls from the city that I've never met
I act like I know things
I don't
I just like your voice
And I get you, I get you, I get you telling me everything
Yeah there's a rhythm (yeah there's a rhythm)
Yeah there's a feeling
We've been kicking these words around too long
I had a feeling we were close to something big
A deep breath under a baseball cap
One way ticket to a heart attack
When I'm all loved up in the morning
Take me with you
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
And it's gonna be tough cause I got a few things to work through
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
All loved up in a world I can't explain
All loved up in a world I can't explain
Been living in a small town way too long
Growing up just wanna do something big
A deep breath under a baseball cap
One way ticket to a heart attack
When I'm all loved up in the morning
Take me with you
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
And it's gonna be tough cause I got a few things to work through
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
All loved up in a world I can't explain
All loved up in a world I can't explain
The song "All Loved Up" by Amy Shark tells the story of two people who meet on a flight and connect with each other instantly. The singer expresses her aversion to flying but finds comfort in holding the hand of the person next to her – the person she just met. The lyrics convey the excitement and curiosity of two strangers who are getting to know each other. The song hints at the possibility of something more, but the singer also acknowledges that she has personal issues that need to be worked out. She longs to escape her mundane small-town life and do something big.
The lyrics explore the idea of being lost and searching for direction in life. The singer is "all loved up" and cannot explain the world she is in. The connection she feels with the stranger on the plane seems to offer a glimmer of hope and possibility. This feeling, however, is tempered by the reality that she has things to work through, suggesting that the road ahead will not be easy.
"All Loved Up" combines catchy pop hooks with introspective lyrics that capture the complexity of human relationships and emotions. The song is a prime example of Amy Shark's ability to explore profound themes through memorable melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
And I hate to take off and land
Flying makes me anxious and I dislike it.
So you hold my hand
You provide me with comfort and support.
And there's a man next to you with a killer view
There is someone seated nearby with a scenic view of New York.
Of New York
Referring to the city of New York.
And somehow you managed to get me talking too much
You have a way of making me speak more than I intend to.
Yeah there's a rhythm
We have a natural flow in our conversation.
We've been kicking these words around too long
We have been discussing this topic for a while.
I had a feeling we were close to something big
I believe that we are on the verge of achieving something meaningful.
A deep breath under a baseball cap
I take a moment to breathe deeply and calm myself.
One way ticket to a heart attack
This situation could induce a heart attack due to the stress and excitement.
When I'm all loved up in the morning
When I am feeling particularly happy and enamored in the morning.
Take me with you
Accompany me on my journey through life and love.
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
I am filled with intense emotions of love and happiness that I struggle to express or comprehend.
And it's gonna be tough cause I got a few things to work through
There are some personal issues that I need to confront and address which may make this relationship challenging.
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
Reiteration of the intense feelings of love and inexplicable happiness experienced.
You talk about girls from the city that I've never met
You discuss other women that I am not familiar with.
I act like I know things
I pretend to have knowledge or experience in a subject I am not familiar with.
I don't
In reality, I lack knowledge in this area.
I just like your voice
I am attracted to the sound of your voice.
And I get you, I get you, I get you telling me everything
I understand you and am comfortable with you sharing personal details about yourself.
Been living in a small town way too long
I have lived in a small town for an extended period of time.
Growing up just wanna do something big
I have always desired to accomplish something significant.
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
Repeated emphasis on the overwhelming feelings of love and happiness experienced.
All loved up in a world I can't explain
Final reiteration of the inexplicable feelings of love and happiness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY BILLINGS, JACK ANTONOFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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lyrics:
And I hate to take off and land
So you hold my hand
And there's a man next to you with a killer view
Of New York
And somehow you managed to get me talking too much
Yeah there's a rhythm
Yeah there's a feeling
We've been kicking these words around too long
I had a feeling we were close to something big
A deep breath under a baseball cap
One way ticket to a heart attack
When I'm all loved up in the morning
Take me with you
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
And it's gonna be tough cause I got a few things to work through
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
All loved up in a world I can't explain
You talk about girls from the city that I've never met
I act like I know things
I don't
I just like your voice
And I get you, I get you, I get you telling me everything
Yeah there's a rhythm (yeah there's a rhythm)
Yeah there's a feeling
We've been kicking these words around too long
I had a feeling we were close to something big
A deep breath under a baseball cap
One way ticket to a heart attack
When I'm all loved up in the morning
Take me with you
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
And it's gonna be tough cause I got a few things to work through
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
All loved up in a world I can't explain
All loved up in a world I can't explain
Been living in a small town way too long
Growing up just wanna do something big
A deep breath under a baseball cap
One way ticket to a heart attack
When I'm all loved up in the morning
Take me with you
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
And it's gonna be tough cause I got a few things to work through
And I'm all loved up in a world I can't explain
(All loved up in a world I can't explain)
All loved up in a world I can't explain
All loved up in a world I can't explain
@piranhamusic1331
Her lyrics have a level of sophistication while still remaining very accessible. What a great find! This artist deserves to be heard by more people.
@didee86
I agree
@jocelynhyde2197
Piranha Music I first heard it on the radio
@mikequaff6025
That’s so well spoken .
She is great .
@user-jt5vm3mi1w
what a cringe comment
@Bebewhite88
This is what a gifted person does.
This girl should be selling millions.
May it happen.
@AVportau
Amy is just the sort of person we all wish we were lucky enough to have as a friend.... genuine... sincere... real as it gets.
@omariniguez1405
Amy Shark is one of those artists who truly deserves the best and I hope one day she'll get it.
@Repomidnight
I think she's getting great appreciation. Couldn't get a ticket to her last Australian tour. It's onwards and upwards. Doing Australia proud.
@omariniguez1405
@@Repomidnight Yeah I think she's doing really well in Australia but it's in the states and everywhere else that I wish she would get more recognition, but it's like you said. Onwards and upwards! :)