Andrew infuses elements of rock, roots and folk into his intimate live shows, drawing in audiences with his creative instrumentation and lyrical storytelling.
From the vibrancy of inner-city living to the beauty of the natural world, Andrew's music has been widely influenced by his observations and experiences as a keen traveller. In particular his use of the didgeridoo has been inspired by his excursions from the south coast into the interior of Australia and across the Northern Territory.
In 2007 and 2008 Andrew performed shows and festivals around the UK and was an established live act in the studios of commercial radio station Exeter FM. He also achieved number 1 chart positions on independent station Radio Free South West in July 2008 and February 2009.
Now back in Australia and settled in Hobart, Andrew can be found performing regular live shows around Tasmania. He recently appeared at the Cygnet Folk Festival and Tasmanian Beerfest, and was a finalist in the 2010 National Musicoz Awards.
For more information please visit www.myspace.com/andrewmarshallmusic
Fate
Andrew Marshall Lyrics
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But I’m slow at tryna forgive this life
And these days, I can’t get out of bed
‘Cause I’m stuck on the words in my head
I’m gone
‘Cause I, I’ve been floating on my own
For quite some time, and I can’t seem to let you know
That once in a while, Oh I see my soul in yours
Maybe this is more than fate
I’m not the man that I was
‘Cause from first touch, you taught me to love myself
And your light, as bright as your heart
Has slowly brought me out of the dark
I’m yours
‘Cause I, I’ve been floating on my own
For quite some time, and I can’t seem to let you know
That once in a while, Oh I see my soul in yours
It keeps me sane
Maybe this is more than fate
Didn’t know it was too much
Didn’t know I was too much
Didn’t know we were too much
For you
I know I’m a little too much
But, I chose to give it a chance for love
Maybe this is just our fate
In "Fate," Andrew Marshall presents a heartfelt ballad about struggling to come to terms with life and embrace love. The opening lines reveal that the singer is feeling lost and weighed down by the thoughts in his own mind. His admission that he can't forgive life suggests he's been struggling with something that's beyond his control, and it's left him feeling directionless. The chorus provides some hope, however, as the singer reflects on the power of his love for someone else. He acknowledges that he's been floating on his own, but there are moments where he connects with his partner so deeply that he can see his soul in hers. This love is what keeps him going, even in the midst of the chaos that surrounds him.
The second verse gives us a glimpse of the transformation that's happened to the singer since meeting his partner. He's not the same man he was before, but has learned to love himself thanks to her. Her light has brought him out of the darkness and he feels like he belongs to her completely. The bridge is a moment of self-doubt, however, as the singer admits that he's too much for the person he loves. He's afraid that he's burdening her or making things harder than they need to be. Despite these fears, however, he chooses to give their love a chance, believing that maybe it really is fated to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I’m off with the wind
I realize that I am not anchored in one place
But I’m slow at tryna forgive this life
It is taking me a while to come to terms with my existence
And these days, I can’t get out of bed
I am feeling depressed and unmotivated
‘Cause I’m stuck on the words in my head
I am preoccupied with thoughts that are troubling me
I’m gone
I feel like I am drifting away from everything and everyone important to me
‘Cause I, I’ve been floating on my own
I have been navigating life solo for quite some time now
For quite some time, and I can’t seem to let you know
Despite this, I have been hesitant to let you in on my innermost thoughts and feelings
That once in a while, Oh I see my soul in yours
On occasion, I feel like our souls are intertwined
It keeps me sane
This realization brings me a sense of peace and stability
Maybe this is more than fate
Perhaps our connection goes beyond mere happenstance
I’m not the man that I was
You have changed me for the better
‘Cause from first touch, you taught me to love myself
Ever since we met, you have helped me see the good in myself
And your light, as bright as your heart
Your positivity and kindness radiate from you like a beacon
Has slowly brought me out of the dark
Being around you has lifted me out of a period of intense sadness and negativity
I’m yours
I belong to you in every way that matters
Didn’t know it was too much
I was not aware that I was overwhelming or too intense
Didn’t know I was too much
I did not realize that I am often too passionate or emotional
Didn’t know we were too much
I was unaware that our relationship might be viewed as excessive or extreme by others
For you
For your sake or benefit
I know I’m a little too much
I recognize that I tend to be a bit over-the-top
But, I chose to give it a chance for love
Despite this, I am willing to take a risk on our romantic relationship
Maybe this is just our fate
Perhaps we were destined to be together
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Marshall
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