He attended the University of Virginia, where he became a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.[1] While there, he started participating in regular musical jam sessions. In the early 1990s, he formed the Boyd Tinsley Trio, which lasted only a couple of years.
In 1991 Dave Matthews asked him to play violin on the song "Tripping Billies" with his band for their demo tape. Tinsley eventually joined the band, abandoning the Boyd Tinsley Trio, and has remained with them to date.
Tinsley has a small side career of endorsing products including Twix, JanSport, and Tommy Hilfiger.
In 2000, Tinsley made a guest appearance on The Getaway People's second album, Turnpike Diaries.
In 2003, Tinsley released a solo album, True Reflections, featuring the title track he had written over a decade earlier.
On March 20, 2009, Tinsley appeared with former U.S. poet laureate Rita Dove at the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville when she launched her poetry book Sonata Mulattica, about 19th-century violin virtuoso George Bridgetower; Tinsley is mentioned in the first poem in the book, "The Bridgetower". He composed and performed a musical piece for the event, read a poem from the book and discussed his musical life in particular and the role of classically trained African-American musicians in general with Dove.
Boyd Tinsley also was a writer for the short film Faces in the Mirror which was first shown at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 13, 2012. Faces in the Mirror is only available for purchase electronically. Boyd Tinsely continues to support and put on pop-up events nation wide for those interested in seeing the film.
IT'S ALRIGHT
Boyd Tinsley Lyrics
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All that you are to me, girl?
You're really something
And I give all my love to you
I don't know if you feel as much as I do
All I know is you're the one for me
Always and forever
And it's all right
Can you see how I feel when I'm near you?
'Cause it's all right
I'll be the one to come hold you
'Cause it's all right
I will always be with you
Don't you know
How my heart beats inside now?
Ain't it something the way that
You make me feel all right?
Ain't it something
How my heart feels alive now?
And it's all because
You were there beside me
I wanna tell you I love you
And it's all right
Can you see how I feel when I'm near you?
'cause it's all right
I'll be the one to come hold you
'cause it's all right
I will always be with you
I don't know if
You feel as much as I do
All I know is you're the one for me
Always and forever
I wanna tell you I love you
And it's all right
Can you see how I feel when I'm near you?
'Cause it's all right
I'll be the one to come hold you
'Cause it's all right
I will always be with you
I wanna tell you I love you
And it's all right
Can you see how I feel when I'm near you?
'Cause it's all right
I'll be the one to come hold you
'Cause it's all right
I will always be with you
The song "It's Alright" by Boyd Tinsley is a romantic song that conveys the feeling of being head over heels in love with someone. The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply in love with someone and wants to express his feelings to her. He tells her that she is the one for him and that he gives all his love to her. However, he is unsure if she feels the same way about him. Nevertheless, he assures her that he will always be with her and that everything will be alright as long as they are together.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I wanna tell you I love you, and it's alright" several times, emphasizing the singer's strong feelings for his loved one. He wants her to know how much he loves her and how much she means to him. He also tells her that he will be there for her, to hold her and support her, no matter what happens.
The song has a romantic and hopeful tone, expressing the joy and excitement of falling in love. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, conveying the message of love in a heartfelt way. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love, and a testament to the power of love to bring happiness and peace in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I tell you
May I express my feelings?
All that you are to me, girl?
You are everything to me, my dear.
You're really something
You're amazing and unique.
And I give all my love to you
My love for you is unconditional.
I don't know if you feel as much as I do
I'm unsure if you feel the same way I do.
All I know is you're the one for me
I'm certain that you're the one for me.
Always and forever
My love for you is eternal.
I wanna tell you I love you
I want to confess my love to you.
And it's all right
It's perfectly fine.
Can you see how I feel when I'm near you?
Can you sense my feelings when I'm close to you?
'Cause it's all right
Because everything is good.
I'll be the one to come hold you
I'll be the one to comfort you.
I will always be with you
I'll never leave your side.
Don't you know
Do you not realize?
How my heart beats inside now?
My heart races with excitement.
Ain't it something the way that
Isn't it incredible how
You make me feel all right?
You make me feel happy and content.
How my heart feels alive now?
My heart feels rejuvenated.
And it's all because
And it's all thanks to
You were there beside me
You were always there for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BOYD TINSLEY, CHRISTOPHER BRUCE
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