While playing the Los Angeles clubs, she enlisted bassist Tal Herzberg and guitarist Jimmy Khoury. In 1993, Hart appeared on Ed McMahon's Star Search several times.
"Beth Hart and the Ocean of Souls" was recorded in 1993. It includes "Am I the One" (re-worked on later album Immortal (1996)) and a pop-rock cover of the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
Hart released her album Immortal with her band Beth Hart Band in 1996.
Her next album, Screamin' for My Supper (Atlantic, 1999), featured "LA Song (Out of This Town)," a top-5 Adult Contemporary Chart hit. At the same time, Hart was singing the lead role in "Love, Janis," an Off-Broadway musical based on Joplin's letters home to her mother.
Hart's Leave the Light On was released in 2003. European releases of the album include extras such as the ballad "Learning to Live" and a duet with Barry Hay, "I Don't Want to Be."
Hart released "Live at Paradiso" in 2005. The DVD version includes a bonus documentary covering "a day in the life" of Hart. She has also recorded with Born ("It Hurts"), Les Paul and Neal Schon ("I Wanna Know You"), and released a number of music video singles not available on CD, including "Shine," "Boogeyman," and "Setting Me Free."
Beth Hart's album 37 Days was released in Europe July 2007.
Hart did a song with Slash called "Mother Maria." That song is on the iTunes version of Slash's solo album, Slash.
Beth's new single was released in May 2010, the track, "Learning to Live," is from an upcoming album of the same name and will be used as the theme song to "Losing It with Jillian" on NBC. this album marks Beth's first new American studio release since 2003.
In 2011 she worked with Joe Bonamassa, first providing vocals for the track "No Love On The Street" on his album Dust Bowl (March 2011). They also worked on an entire album of blues classics together, entitled Don't Explain(released on September 27, 2011).
Beth Hart is married and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her band includes lead guitarist Jon Nichols, bassist Tom Lilly, and drummer Todd Wolf. Her manager is David Wolff.
Waterfalls
Beth Hart Lyrics
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Feel the dark
Whole I'm not now
Kill it apart
[Chorus:]
Years are running by like
Tears are falling down like
Waterfalls
Shadow boxer
Save some for me
ever after
I don't believe
[Chorus: Repeat]
Mama don't don't gimme none
Don't gimme none of that lip
Gotta get me some
Before the devil comes
Gotta get me some of that shit
The first verse of "Waterfalls" by Beth Hart is a reflection on the singer's state of mind. They suggest that they are no longer whole, and the darkness appears to be taking over. The phrase "roll the top down" is usually associated with driving, and it implies the singer is trying to physically connect with something to alleviate their emotional state. However, the words "kill it apart" suggest that the emotional problems are not so easily solvable. It could be interpreted that the singer is looking for something to distract them from their problems but realizes it is useless.
The chorus of the song deals with the idea that time is passing quickly and the singer is unable to do anything to stop it. The imagery of tears falling like waterfalls is used to suggest that the emotions the singer is feeling are uncontrollable, like water cascading down a cliff. The idea of time passing also links back to the opening verse, where the singer seems to be struggling to deal with something in the present. The chorus could be interpreted as a plea to whoever or whatever is causing these emotions to stop, or for time to slow down to a manageable level.
The second verse continues the idea of the singer struggling with something. The phrase "shadow boxer" could be interpreted as someone who is fighting with themselves or an imaginary opponent, something which is not seen by others but only by the singer. The phrase "ever after" suggests the idea of hope, but the singer admits that they do not believe in it. They have lost faith and do not believe that things will ever get better. The chorus then repeats, punctuating the idea of time passing uncontrollably.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll the top down
Lower the convertible car roof
Feel the dark
Experience the intensity that comes with darkness
Whole I'm not now
I am not complete at the moment
Kill it apart
Dismantle it piece by piece
[Chorus:] Years are running by like
Time is flying by at a fast rate
These old roads
The same paths that have been traveled for years
Tears are falling down like
Crying uncontrollably
Waterfalls
A metaphor for the abundance of tears and sadness
Shadow boxer
Fighting an invisible enemy
Save some for me
Keep some of the strength and resilience for me
ever after
A fairy tale ending
I don't believe
I don't think it's possible
[Chorus: Repeat]
The chorus repeats
Mama don't don't gimme none
Mother, please don't give me any trouble
Don't gimme none of that lip
Don't argue with me
Gotta get me some
I need something
Before the devil comes
Before something bad happens
Gotta get me some of that shit
I need that thing that makes me feel better
Contributed by Ryan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christos Low Bap
Roll the top down
Feel the dark
Whole I'm not now
Kill it apart
Years are running by like these old roads
Tears are falling down like waterfalls
Like water
Roll the top down
Feel the dark
Whole I'm not now
Kill it apart
Years are running by like these old roads
Tears are falling down like waterfalls
Like water
Shadow boxer
Save some for me
Ever after
I don't believe
Years are rolling by like these old roads
Tears are falling down like waterfalls
Like water
Years are running by like these old roads
Tears are falling down like waterfalls
Water
Mama don't, don't gimme none
Don't gimme none of that lip
Gotta get me some before the devils comes
Gotta get me some of that shit
Mama don't, don't gimme none
Don't gimme none of that lip
Gotta get me some before the devils comes
Gotta get me some of that shit
Years are rolling by like these old roads
Tears are falling down like waterfalls
Like water
Years are rolling by like these old roads
Tears are falling down like waterfalls
Water
Mama don't, don't gimme none
Don't gimme none of that lip
Gotta get me some before the devils comes
Gotta get me some of that shit
Llara Lide
my god, this woman is a gift to all of us who love good music !
Motivation Alone :0)
Amen hugh!!?
Clinton Jones
I think that she is the second coming of Janis Joplin!
bobbymcd
@Clinton Jones she is for some people
Clinton Jones
@bobbymcd y
bobbymcd
@Clinton Jones they are both amazing
Elizabeth Santos
Beth Hart é Beth Hart né gente,espetacular,maravilhosa,eu adoro essa cantora,compositora,musicista, fantástica!!!!!
Joan Jett
Have not heard a single song from her that was not a pure joy to experience.... Her voice is just so different from anyone else I have heard.... Great job ...
Ross Mandell
We are lucky to have Beth alive. Twenty years older and she looks vastly better. I hope she can keep it going. She is a real talent. Good piano player as well.
Leticia Ribeiro
Que banda, e que voz mais gostosa de ouvir!!!