Miller formed the Buddy Miller Band, which included singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin on vocals and guitar.
In addition to releasing several solo albums over the years, Miller has toured as lead guitarist/backing vocalist for Emmylou Harris's Spyboy band, Steve Earle on his El Corazon tour, and Linda Ronstadt. He co-produced and performed on Jimmie Dale Gilmore's 2000 album Endless Night. He has also appeared on several albums by songwriter/singer Lucinda Williams.
At the 4th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards, the Ryman Auditorium September 2005, Miller received the Album of the Year Award for his Universal United House of Prayer, and the opening cut of that album, Worry Too Much (penned by Mark Heard, and originally released on Second Hand), won the Song of the Year Award.
Is That You
Buddy Miller Lyrics
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I'd go with my love most everywhere
I'd be the moon when the sun went down
Just to let her know I'm still around
'Cause that's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
I'll be the weeping willow drowning in my tears
And you can go swimming when you're here
I'll be the rainbow when the tears have gone
Wrap you in my colors and keep you warm
'Cause that's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
Like an ocean so deep and wide
I'll catch your tears whenever you cry
I'll be the breeze when the storm is gone
And dry your eyes and love you once more
'Cause that's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
Like an ocean so deep and wide
I'll catch your tears whenever you cry
I'll be the breeze when the storm is gone
And dry your eyes and love you once more
'Cause that's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
In Buddy Miller's song "That's How Strong My Love Is," the singer compares their love to various natural elements, including the sun, the moon, a weeping willow, a rainbow, and an ocean. Each of these natural elements represents an aspect of the singer's love for their partner: constancy, presence, comfort, beauty, and depth. The repetition of the refrain, "That's how strong my love is," emphasizes the intensity and unwavering nature of the singer's feelings.
The comparison of love to natural elements is a common trope in romantic poetry and songwriting, but Miller's lyrics stand out for their specificity and vivid imagery. The verse about the weeping willow, for example, is particularly striking: "I'll be the weeping willow drowning in my tears / And you can go swimming when you're here." Here, the singer not only expresses their willingness to suffer for their love, but also invites their partner to take refuge and find joy within that suffering.
Overall, "That's How Strong My Love Is" is a powerful testament to the depth and resilience of romantic love. By likening love to such enduring natural elements, Miller suggests that love is a force that can weather any storm, overcome any obstacle, and persist even in the face of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was the sun way up there
I'd go with my love most everywhere
I'd be the moon when the sun went down
Just to let her know I'm still around
If I had the power of the sun, I would use it to be with my love wherever she goes. When the sun sets, I would become the moon to let her know that I am always there for her.
'Cause that's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
That's how strong my love is
My love is incredibly strong and unwavering, and it will always be there for you no matter what.
I'll be the weeping willow drowning in my tears
And you can go swimming when you're here
I'll be the rainbow when the tears have gone
Wrap you in my colors and keep you warm
I am willing to be vulnerable and emotional for you, like a weeping willow that cries. But I will also be a source of joy and comfort for you, like a rainbow after the rain, wrapping you in my love and keeping you safe.
Like an ocean so deep and wide
I'll catch your tears whenever you cry
I'll be the breeze when the storm is gone
And dry your eyes and love you once more
My love for you is like an endless ocean, and I will always be there to comfort you and wipe away your tears. Even when the storm has passed, I will be there to love you and make everything better.
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Written by: MILTON CAMPBELL, ROOSEVELT JAMISON
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