Martin got her start singing opera while attending Eastern Illinois University in the late '90s. Her father was a respected professor in the music department, and naturally Martin followed his footsteps. She began playing piano when she was a little girl and her childhood was surrounded by music.
While attending school, Martin experienced "real life," from living with her goth roommate and dealing with typical college-like drama to the tragic suicides of two close friends. Martin turned to music for solace. She desperately wanted to make music into a career; therefore, a whirlwind move to Los Angeles seemed like the right thing to do.
Martin eventually made a record, One Girl Army, with producer Tom Rothrock (Badly Drawn Boy, Beck, Elliott Smith), but it was never released. Before 2002 came to a close, Martin got her own studio and recorded a new batch of songs with Ken Andrews (Air, Pete Yorn). The melodic dreamscapes of In Parentheses arrived in August 2003 and Martin's bright voice drew comparisons to Fiona Apple and Kate Bush. Dates with Howie Day and Damien Rice also coincided with the release of the EP.
On Your Shore followed in 2004. Unfortunately, Martin's relationship with RCA proved creatively trying as the singer/songwriter continued writing and recording new material. A decision to leave the major label in 2005 allowed Martin to accomplish her creative goals, thus reconnecting with Test-Drive Records to issue the Veins and Darkest Hour EPs before the year's end. Additional support dates around North American followed into the fall, and Martin rounded out the Veins tour with her first DVD recording, the limited-edition Something Like a DVD.
She also married her long-time collaborator and co-producer, Ken Andrews (Pete Yorn, Year of the Rabbit, Failure), in the midst of recording her second album, Stromata. The album arrived on Martin and Andrews' own Dinosaur Fight label in September 2006.
In 2009, Martin released the instrumental album Piano Trees, a collection of improvised piano songs.
In 2011, Martin released her album, Dancing on Needles.
In 2014, Martin released Water Breaks Stone.
On October 5, 2018, Martin released the second of her instrumental piano albums (after Piano Trees), entitled Clear Blue Sky. The following year, in 2019, two more albums in a similar vein were released: Monotonous Night on March 8 and Dawn on December 27.
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Limits of Our Love
Charlotte Martin Lyrics
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Can't give in or give up my plan
And we were swimming in the water with no hands
And I will never quit the fight
I'll push the limits of our love
And every passing day and night
I'll push the limits of our love
I'll push the limits of our love
To see how far it goes
Goes where nobody knows
You're the light on the darkest me
Don't back out 'cause you cannot see
And though our instincts say that we should turn and run
And I will never quit the fight
I'll push the limits of our love
And every passing day and night
I'll push the limits of our love
And everything will be alright
I'll push the limits of our love
To see how far it goes
Goes where nobody knows
And when the world is crashing down, oh
I will throw in on my back for you
And when you're paralyzed and bound
I'll be waging war, my love
My love
(Into the night to the night, yeah)
My love
And I will never quit the fight
I'll push the limits of our love
And every passing day and night
I'll push the limits of our love
And everything will be alright
I'll push the limits of our love
To see how far it goes
Goes where nobody knows
Goes where nobody knows
Goes where nobody knows
The song "Limits of Our Love" by Charlotte Martin is about the determination and commitment that comes with true love. The singer is acknowledging that there will be difficult moments in any relationship, but they will never give up on the fight to make it work. The lines "I can't cry, I can't understand, can't give in or give up my plan" express a sense of stubbornness and resilience that the singer possesses. They refuse to let the challenges of a relationship defeat them, and instead, they will "push the limits of our love" to see how far it can go.
The chorus of the song is an anthem for the singer's steadfastness in love. They are willing to keep fighting, even when things seem impossible or when the world seems to be crashing down. The line "to see how far it goes, goes where nobody knows" suggests that the singer is willing to take risks and explore uncharted territory in the pursuit of a genuine and lasting love.
The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer declaring that they will always be there for their partner, through thick and thin. They are willing to bear the burden of their loved one's struggles and fight beside them, no matter what. The final refrain of the chorus reiterates the singer's commitment to pushing the limits and finding the depths of their love.
Overall, "Limits of Our Love" is a powerful and determined song about the strength and resilience of love. The singer's unwavering commitment to their partner and their relationship is inspiring, and the message of the song is one of hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't cry, I can't understand
I feel emotionally exhausted and confused.
Can't give in or give up my plan
I am determined to keep fighting for what I want.
And we were swimming in the water with no hands
We were taking risks and living life fearlessly.
And I will never quit the fight
I will always persevere, no matter how difficult things become.
I'll push the limits of our love
I am willing to take risks and do everything in my power to make our love work.
And every passing day and night
Every moment is an opportunity to strengthen our bond.
To see how far it goes
I want to explore the depths of our love and see what we are truly capable of.
Goes where nobody knows
Our love could take us to uncharted territories, but that doesn't scare me.
You're the light on the darkest me
You bring out the best in me, even in my darkest moments.
Don't back out 'cause you cannot see
Don't give up on our love just because things may seem uncertain or unclear.
And though our instincts say that we should turn and run
We may have doubts and fears, but we must resist the urge to give up.
And when the world is crashing down, oh
Even when everything around us is falling apart, I will always be there for you.
I will throw in on my back for you
I will carry you through the tough times and support you no matter what.
And when you're paralyzed and bound
Even when you feel stuck or helpless, I will never give up on you.
I'll be waging war, my love
I will fight for us and never back down.
(Into the night to the night, yeah)
No matter what challenges we may face, we will face them together.
And everything will be alright
No matter what happens, we will always be okay as long as we have each other.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHARLOTTE MARTIN
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Matt JA Carter
That bass line.
Jana Bartels
She reminds me of Tori Amos. Very good.
mokumaou29
すっごいいい。so good
TechnoTroubadour
this definitely sounds like kate, but I think I remember her saying she sampled a bit of one of kates songs on this.