"I kind of spilled blood all over this project" Speace said of her third album, The Killer in Me. It marked a quantum creative leap from the artist's 2006 breakthrough effort Songs for Bright Street. While that release won her widespread critical acclaim and a loyal international fan base, The Killer in Me found the singer/songwriter forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, borne largely out of relationships gone wrong, then right and wrong again. "This is the record that I needed to make," Speace states. "In many ways, it was the hardest thing I've ever done. And in some ways, it was the easiest. Writing the songs was emotionally difficult, deep and intense--it was kind of an exorcism. But in the end, the songs flowed pretty quickly. You write the things that you're afraid to say out loud."
Piece by Piece
Amy Speace Lyrics
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So many days without sunshine it?s hanging on tight
This dark winter light
In like a lion
Out like a hunter preying on what little time
We have left in our lives
And if you fall down
So when you break down
Break down I?ll wipe the tear from your cheek
Put you back when you?re weak
Piece by piece
Let the sky open
Let it crack through the thundering,
Tear through the shuddering night
Let it drown us in light
Let the clouds roll in
Let them open their mouths like a wail,
Let it rain for days
We need that rain
And if you fall down
Fall down I will be there on my knees
So when you break down
Break down I?ll wipe the tear from your cheek
Put you back when you?re weak
Piece by piece
Oh piece by piece
My only father
Staring right into the face of that hurricane tide
I?m right here beside
So if you fall down
Fall down I will be there on my knees
So when you break down
Break down I?ll sing you to sleep
Put you back when you?re weak
Piece by piece
The song Piece by Piece by Amy Speace is a heartfelt expression of devotion and support in the face of difficult times. The opening lines describe a long and cold winter, bringing a sense of bleakness and hardship. The metaphor of the lion and the hunter suggest that time is a scarce commodity, and that we must make the most of what we have. However, the singer offers comfort and reassurance to a loved one, promising to be there even in moments of weakness and vulnerability. The line "piece by piece" emphasizes the slow process of healing and recovery, suggesting that it may be a long and difficult journey but one that they will undertake together.
As the song progresses, the singer calls for a release from the darkness and the storm, hoping for a break in the weather and a burst of light. The idea of the sky cracking open and drowning them in light is a powerful image of hope and renewal, as is the prolonged rain that is needed to replenish the earth. Finally, the singer acknowledges the strength of their bond, even in the face of a hurricane tide. The metaphor of the father and daughter teaming up against the storm highlights the importance of family and support, even in the most trying of times.
Overall, Piece by Piece is a moving and uplifting testament to the power of love and perseverance. It offers a message of hope to those who may be struggling, reminding them that they are not alone and that help is always available.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been cold here
The weather has been cold and there has been no sunshine.
So many days without sunshine it's hanging on tight
The lack of sunshine has been persistent for many days.
This dark winter light
The lighting during the winter season can be dim and gloomy.
In like a lion
The beginning of winter was strong and fierce, like a lion.
Out like a hunter preying on what little time
The end of winter feels like it is quickly taking away the remaining time in our lives.
We have left in our lives
Our time is limited and running out.
And if you fall down
If someone falls down, or struggles in life,
Fall down I will be there on my knees
The singer will be there to support and help them.
So when you break down
If someone breaks down emotionally,
Break down I'll wipe the tear from your cheek
The singer will comfort them and wipe away their tears.
Put you back when you're weak
The singer will help them to get back on their feet when they are feeling weak or defeated.
Piece by piece
This will be done carefully and thoroughly, with each piece of the person being put back together over time.
Let the sky open
The singer wants the sky to open up and bring light to the world.
Let it crack through the thundering, tear through the shuddering night
The singer wants the light to tear through the darkness and stormy weather.
Let it drown us in light
The singer wants to be surrounded by the light and to let it consume everything.
Let the clouds roll in
The singer wants the clouds to come and bring rain.
Let them open their mouths like a wail, let it rain for days
The singer wants the rain to come down heavily and for an extended period of time.
We need that rain
The singer sees the rain as necessary and important.
My only father
The singer is referring to her biological father as her only father.
Staring right into the face of that hurricane tide
The singer and her father are facing a difficult and challenging situation.
I'm right here beside
The singer is there with her father and is ready to support him.
Break down I'll sing you to sleep
If someone is feeling overwhelmed, the singer will comfort them until they feel calm enough to fall asleep.
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