Working with an uber- talented studio team that includes producer Chris Keup (Jason Mraz, Josh Kelly) and engineer Stewart Myers (Rachel Yamagata, Lifehouse) "Two Steps" is an impressive effort for the 26 year old Maryland-native;especially considering he's a relative newcomer to the art of songwriting. Full of tasteful guitar phrasings, shuffling beats and lilting Hammond B-3, Redfield's musical reference points clearly extend beyond his birth date. "Guys like David Gray and Dave Matthews really changed my way of approaching writing songs," Redfield admits.
Redfield recently received honorable mention in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition for his track "Die for You" no easy feat considering the sheer number of entries and a panel of judges that includes Frank Black, Tom Waits, and the Strokes' Julian Casablancas. It's recognition like this that the soft-spoken Redfield doesn't take lightly. "It was pretty amazing [to win]. It was really validating."
Redfield's continued evolution as a young songwriter continues lyrically, where on pensive numbers like "Miss Melissa" he sings, "And I'm trying to melt the pain/But each day goes/And I'm nailed to the ghost/The weight of it all keeps my face long/I Miss Melissa."
"I write from a personal point of view;it's what I know best," admits Redfield. And it's clearly what his fans;who've cleverly dubbed themselves "redheads"relate to most. The coming months will look to see Redfield expand his flame-colored flocks and continue to hone his songwriting chops on the road in support of "Two Steps Closer." A title, which based on his current round of career success, could prove prescient.
Scott Crawford - Harp Magazine
Die For You
Billy Redfield Lyrics
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It brings me to my knees
Your laugh is real
It consumes all I feel
I would die for you
March the earth 'til I fell through
Yeah I would die for you
Pass this life onto a new
But I hope it ain't soon
Love breathes through
God's hand graced you
A dream so sweet
Just one second with you
Makes my whole world complete
I would die for you
March the earth 'til I fell through
Yeah I would die for you
Pass this life onto a new I would die for you
But I hope it ain't soon
And its always enough
Your Love cuffs
It's all I know
And it's better on top
This love never stops
It's all I know
I would die for you
March the earth 'til I fell through
Yeah I would die for you
Pass this life onto a new I would die for you
But I hope it ain't soon
The lyrics of Billy Redfield's song "Die For You" speak of a love that is overwhelming and all-consuming. The persona in the song is so enraptured by their love interest that just being touched by them makes them weak in the knees. The love interest's laughter is so genuine that it consumes all the emotions felt by the persona. The persona professes that they would do anything for this love interest, even die for them. They would march the earth until they fell through, and pass this life onto a new one for the love interest. They hold the love interest in such high regard that they feel that their mere presence is enough to complete their world.
The persona in the song recognizes that the love interest was graced by God and this love is truly a dream come true. One second with them makes their world complete. The love between them is so great that the persona never wants it to end. The love cuffs them, and they never want to be without this love.
Overall, the song expresses deep and intense emotions of love, and the willingness to do anything for the love interest, even giving their life. It speaks to the idea that some loves are all-consuming and can override all rational thought.
Line by Line Meaning
Your touch is sweet
Your touch is comforting and pleasing
It brings me to my knees
It has a powerful impact on me and leaves me feeling overwhelmed
Your laugh is real
Your laughter is genuine and contagious
It consumes all I feel
It fills me with joy and overpowers any other emotions I may be experiencing
I would die for you
I love you so much that I am willing to sacrifice my life for you
March the earth 'til I fell through
I would travel the world endlessly for you until I can travel no further
Yeah I would die for you
Reiterating my willingness to die for you
Pass this life onto a new
If I were to die, I would want you to move on and find happiness in a new life
But I hope it ain't soon
However, I do not want to die anytime soon as I want to continue to enjoy life with you
Love breathes through
Our love is always present and alive
God's hand graced you
You are a blessing from God
A dream so sweet
Being with you feels like a dream come true
Just one second with you
Even the shortest amount of time with you is special and meaningful
Makes my whole world complete
Being with you fills my life with joy and fulfillment
And its always enough
Our love is sufficient and fulfills all of my needs
Your Love cuffs
Your love has me completely captivated and enthralled
It's all I know
My life revolves around our love and it is my sole focus
And it's better on top
Our love is the most important thing to me and is always a priority
This love never stops
Our love will endure and continue to flourish
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kayaga.
Enjoyed the song and the lyrics
@williamwilson389
Wonderful song
@abigiyaworku1671
Yoo it's soft&nice one love it thanks dude for making this.....
@sakwesuccess8329
So wounderful
@fenieric7379
Nice .I love it
@pharesmalwega165
So sweet,so wonderful song
@kevinohola4783
Nice
@goldenprincetourstravel6357
Prefect
@vp-em5sy
so cute
@benedicthghar3544
Cool