Named as Nova Scotia’s top entertainer at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards… Read Full Bio ↴Named as Nova Scotia’s top entertainer at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards in November, Charlie A’Court is synonymous with impassioned performances that grip an audience the very moment he takes the stage.

Winner of the East Coast Music Awards 2007 Pop Recording of the Year and 2007 Music Nova Scotia Blues Recording of the Year for his album Bring On The Storm and 2003 Best Blues Artist for his debut album Color Me Gone, Charlie A’Court is an emotionally charged and soul moving performer. Fearlessly bridging genres and challenging stylistic conventions, his music and passionate voice stir up the listeners’ emotions, touching the very core of audiences around the world.

Partnered with acclaimed producer Danny Greenspoon (Great Big Sea, Bruce Guthro, Sophie Milman) A’Court released his follow-up studio album, Bring On The Storm, in October 2006. This album spans the gamut of emotion, dealing with triumph and disaster, loss of loved ones, mental health and chronic physical pain, life on the road, and being head over heals in love.

Further establishing his reputation as a remarkable entertainer, A’Court has released his first live, solo recording. "Live At The Marigold" is an intimate look into the heart of this soulful troubadour and was recorded at the beautiful Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. In an effort to be in a "greener" frame of mind, “Live At The Marigold” is being released exclusively as a digital download keychain. The new release was nominated for Best Blues Artist/Group Recording, Best Male Artist Recording at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards.

A’Court has toured extensively throughout Canada and abroad with headlining performances at the Stan Rogers’ Folk Fest, Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Kerrville Folk Fest, and Ottawa Blues Fest. A’Court has shared the stage with high profile artists including John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Martin Sexton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, George Thorogood, Harry Manx, Procol Harum, Colin James, and Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd.

Charlie’s modern blues style, mixed with his contemporary songwriting has created a mass appeal, ensuring
A’Court’s material is widely accepted as a festival favourite by audiences and promoters alike. Fuelled by emotion and a desire for delivering powerful music, Charlie A’Court is undoubtedly one of Canada’s new generation of fresh singer/songwriters, attracting fans internationally with gutsy vocals and his colourful yet solid guitar playing. (photo credit: Glen Meisner)

“The most soulful Canadian artist…ever!!!” Amiestreet.com

“The act of performing brings out a daredevil quality in his powerhouse singing and guitar playing, which Live at the Marigold captures admirably.”
~ Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald

“And that voice! Charlie A’Court is extremely multi-talented and possesses a voice that would make even the most hardcore singles in the audience want to make out with the next attractive stranger they encountered.”
~ Melissa Martel, The Brunswickan

Charlie A'Court's official web site is, http://www.charlieacourt.com/.

Take Me Down
Charlie A'Court Lyrics

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Step out of the shadow
Come out of the dark
I wanna see your face
I wanna know who you are

I can feel your breath on my back
You've been standing way too close
Are you for real?

Or are you some kind of ghost?

Here I am
Take me down
Won't you rob me of this sadness that I've found
I would trade
All my tears
For one solid, solemn piece of salvation
Here I am
Take me down

Are you at my defence?
Or have you come to take me in?
What is your game?
What do you win?

I could be wrong
But I could have swore
That you were there
The day hatred was born

Here I am
Take me down
Won't you rob me of this sadness that I've found
I would trade
All my tears
For one solid, solemn piece of salvation
Here I am
Take me down

Here I am
Take me down
Won't you rob me of this sadness that I've found
I would trade
All my tears
For one solid, solemn piece of salvation
Here I am
Take me down

Here I am
Take me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Charlie A'Court's "Take Me Down" are a plea to whoever is listening to come forward and reveal themselves. The persona of the song wants whoever it is that is affecting them to come out of the shadows and show themselves. The opening lines of "Step out of the shadow / Come out of the dark / I wanna see your face / I wanna know who you are" sets this tone for the song.

The persona then questions the entity that is affecting them. They describe feeling their breath on their back and questioning if they are real or a ghost. The questioning continues in the second verse, asking if they have come to defend or take them in, and wondering what the end goal is. The persona then hints at a traumatic event, suggesting that this being was present on the day hatred was born.

Finally, the chorus repeats the plea from before, asking for the entity to take them down, to rid them of the sadness they are feeling. The offer is made to trade all of their tears for one solid piece of salvation. The ending of the song repeats the request for the entity to take them down, highlighting how much they want to be rid of their sadness.

Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me Down" are emotionally charged, with the persona longing for release from whatever is causing them sadness. The questioning tone of the lyrics suggests they are unsure of who is affecting them or what their intentions are, adding to the overall emotional impact of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Step out of the shadow
Come out of hiding and reveal yourself

Come out of the dark
Stop being secretive and let yourself be seen

I wanna see your face
I want to know the real you, not just a hidden version

I wanna know who you are
I want to understand your true identity

I can feel your breath on my back
I sense your presence behind me

You've been standing way too close
You're invading my personal space

Are you for real?
Are you truly who you say you are?

Or are you some kind of ghost?
Are you a figment of my imagination?

Here I am
I'm present and available

Take me down
Help me overcome my sadness

Won't you rob me of this sadness that I've found
Please take away the melancholy that I'm experiencing