His brand of genuine song writing coupled with his compelling live show, never fails to leave an impression on an audience. He surrounds himself on stage with an array of instrumentation, from loop machines, sequencers, effect pedals, and drums to the acoustic guitar that sits at the heart of his songs. His sound is compared by listeners to such artists as The Cure, Joseph Arthur, and The Honorary Title. His story telling and dead pan humor continue to endear him to audiences of all demographics.
Cary was born and raised in the town of Thousand Oaks, California, the once rural town just north of Los Angeles. He now lives in the mountains just north of Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he spends his time off the road wandering through the alpine forests, snowboarding, and communing with nature.
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The Last Thought I'll Have Before I Die
Cary Judd Lyrics
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A bloody nose, panty hose on her head as she stole my heart
She's a candle in a room on the floor with a lock on the door
And I'm her puddle of wax, she might melt me some more before she's through
Yeah you.
You're the last thought I'll have before I die
You're the last thought I'll have before I die
And time won't make a difference
My clumsy heart skipped a beat, I went to sit down she pulled away my seat
In a flash of light, I turned around to put up a fight but she was gone
Yeah she was gone
So take my song and turn it around, you are butterfly kisses
You're the pieces I'm missing
And the only difference is if you stay or leave
The lyrics of Cary Judd's song "The Last Thought I'll Have Before I Die" depict a mysterious woman who has captured the singer's heart. The woman is described as a "fuse on fire," and a force to be reckoned with - she is a "punch to the jaw" and a "work of art." Despite her rough exterior, the woman is still capable of captivating the singer's heart - she wears "panty hose on her head" as she stole his heart. The woman is compared to a candle in a locked room, and the singer is the puddle of wax that melts in her presence. The song is essentially a love letter to this enigmatic woman who has made a lasting impression on the singer's life.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer declares that the woman is the "last thought" he'll have before he dies. She is the one song that makes him cry, and time won't make a difference. Despite the fleeting nature of the relationship, the woman has left an indelible mark on the singer's life, as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that she has left him with nothing but memories.
The song's imagery and descriptions are evocative and captivating, painting a vivid picture of a woman who is both alluring and dangerous. The song is a testament to the power of love, and the indelible marks that certain people can leave on our lives - even if they only stay for a moment.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fuse on fire, a punch to the jaw, she's a work of art
She is irresistible, powerful, and beautiful.
A bloody nose, panty hose on her head as she stole my heart
She is wild and unpredictable, yet she won your heart.
She's a candle in a room on the floor with a lock on the door
She is a secret, hidden away, like a candle on the floor in a locked room.
And I'm her puddle of wax, she might melt me some more before she's through
You feel like you are melting and changing under her influence.
Yeah you.
You are the one the song is about.
You're the last thought I'll have before I die
You are the one thing that will be on my mind as I die.
You're the one song I sing that makes me cry
Your significance to me is so great that it moves me to tears.
And time won't make a difference
Your importance to me will never fade, even as time passes.
My clumsy heart skipped a beat, I went to sit down she pulled away my seat
I am awkward and flustered when I'm near her, and she is playful and teasing.
In a flash of light, I turned around to put up a fight but she was gone
She is unpredictable and ephemeral, and she slips away when you least expect it.
So take my song and turn it around, you are butterfly kisses
The song is really about how you make me feel, like light and delicate butterfly kisses.
You're the pieces I'm missing
You complete me, and I feel incomplete without you.
And the only difference is if you stay or leave
The only thing that matters to me is your presence in my life.
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.