Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999.
While Blues Traveler is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows, the general public is most familiar with the group from their Top 40 singles "Run-Around" and "Hook". They gained mainstream popularity after their fourth studio album four, released in 1994. Sheehan's death and Popper's struggle with obesity put a damper on the group's success, and A&M dropped the band in 2002.
She And I
Blues Traveler Lyrics
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And take what you will
Cause it's yours anyway
You may have read up on me slightly
But if looks could kill
Then I died today
A challenge to you only
Can you remember my
And I'd be less so lonely
Whenever I
Ordain to chase
The mystery
You bring from me
And I am persuaded
And from your eyes
Came a sweet reply
So utterly masqueraded
Morning rush hour I can see
She used her eyes but she saw me
Euphoric streaks upon the sky
They celebrate us she and I
Tread upon me deeply
And handle with care
Because I just might break
And if I put it less discreetly
Enter if you dare
But make no mistake
If I stop beneath your window
To ply my wares
And serenade
It wouldn't hardly dare begin to
Imply my prayers
I haven't prayed
In some time
I have been resigned
To have settled back and waited
But from your eyes
A sweet reply so beautifully paraded
Morning rush hour I can see
She used her eyes but she saw me
Euphoric streaks upon the sky
They celebrate she and I
Morning rush hour I can see
She used her eyes but she saw me
Euphoric streaks upon the sky
They celebrate she and I
The lyrics to Blues Traveler's song "She And I" convey a sense of vulnerability and longing for connection. The singer describes being treaded upon lightly by someone, allowing them to take whatever they want because it belongs to them anyway. The singer acknowledges that the person may have only a superficial understanding of them, but the intensity of their gaze makes them feel as if they died today. There is a challenge for the other person to remember the singer's most honest face, implying a desire for true understanding and connection.
The singer expresses a longing to be less lonely and willing to pursue the mystery that this person brings. The chorus suggests that this person brings out something in the singer that is both enigmatic and persuasive, causing them to feel utterly masqueraded. There is a sense of anticipation and excitement in the morning rush hour, as the singer sees the person using their eyes to truly see them. The euphoric streaks upon the sky symbolize the celebration of their connection, emphasizing the special bond between "she" and the singer.
In the second verse, the singer pleas for the other person to tread upon them deeply and handle with care, as they are fragile and afraid of breaking. They express that if they were to serenade beneath the person's window, it wouldn't imply their prayers, as they haven't prayed in a long time. The singer reveals a sense of resignation and waiting, but the other person's eyes offer a sweet reply that beautifully parades their emotions.
Overall, "She And I" is a song about the longing for a deep connection and the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to another person. The lyrics explore the desire for understanding, validation, and the celebration of a special connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Tread upon me lightly
Please be gentle with me
And take what you will
And take whatever you desire
Cause it's yours anyway
Because it already belongs to you
You may have read up on me slightly
You may have learned a little about me
But if looks could kill
But if looks could be fatal
Then I died today
Then I would have died today
A challenge to you only
A test for you alone
Can you remember my
Can you recall my
Most honest face?
Most sincere expression?
And I'd be less so lonely
And I would be less lonely
Whenever I
Every time I
Ordain to chase
Decide to pursue
The mystery
The enigma
You bring from me
That you evoke in me
And I am persuaded
And I am convinced
And from your eyes
And from looking into your eyes
Came a sweet reply
Came a kind response
So utterly masqueraded
So completely disguised
Morning rush hour I can see
In the busy morning traffic, I can perceive
She used her eyes but she saw me
She utilized her gaze, but she truly saw me
Euphoric streaks upon the sky
Blissful streaks across the sky
They celebrate us she and I
They commemorate the connection between her and me
Tread upon me deeply
Walk all over me more intensely
And handle with care
And treat me delicately
Because I just might break
Because I could easily shatter
And if I put it less discreetly
And if I express it less subtly
Enter if you dare
Enter at your own risk
But make no mistake
But do not misunderstand
If I stop beneath your window
If I pause below your window
To ply my wares
To demonstrate my talents
And serenade
And sing to you
It wouldn't hardly dare begin to
It would hardly dare to
Imply my prayers
Suggest my hopes and wishes
I haven't prayed
I have not pleaded
In some time
For a while
I have been resigned
I have accepted
To have settled back and waited
To have become passive and waited patiently
But from your eyes
But from looking into your eyes
A sweet reply so beautifully paraded
A kind response displayed so beautifully
Morning rush hour I can see
In the busy morning traffic, I can perceive
She used her eyes but she saw me
She utilized her gaze, but she truly saw me
Euphoric streaks upon the sky
Blissful streaks across the sky
They celebrate she and I
They commemorate the connection between her and me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN C. POPPER, TAD KINCHLA
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