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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Up All Night
Charlotte Martin Lyrics
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In my head for quite some time
Every fear, every tear
Has been swirling in my mind
And there are still a hundred reasons
I shouldn't walk away
Do I love you if I leave you?
You have no name
I was up all night
Waiting for some kind of miracle
I was up all night
Feeling alone in the universe
I was up all night
When morning comes
I will tell you (I will tell you)
It's life I have to chase
With every song that I sing
Will be written by your face
And if you're really meant to be
Then you'll be back again
And I watch as your beginning
Turns into the end
I was up all night (I was up all night)
Waiting for some kind of miracle
I was up all night (I was up all night)
Feeling alone in the universe
If it's you or if it's me I you save
I'm still throwing it all away
I was up all night
With a kick inside
In the dark you hide
And we both know how the end will be
In your little tide
With your eyes shut wide
And we both know how the end will be
How it will be
I was up all night (I was up all night)
Waiting for some kind of miracle
I was up all night (I was up all night)
Feeling alone in the universe
If it's you or if it's me I save
I'm still throwing it all away
I was up all night
I was up all night (I'm bending until I break for you)
I was up all night (I'm bending until I break for you)
I was up all night
Night
Night
Night
The song "Up All Night" by Charlotte Martin appears to be about a person who is struggling with their emotions and is unsure of what to do about a relationship. The first verse expresses how the person is grappling with their fears and emotions, pondering whether they truly love the other person if they were to walk away. The chorus repeats the phrase "I was up all night," emphasizing the intensity of the internal struggle and searching for some kind of resolution or answer. The second verse seems to imply that the singer has made a decision to pursue their own path, singing about chasing life with every song that they sing, all of which will be written by the other person's face. This seems to suggest that the relationship has been a source of inspiration in the past, but that the singer is determined to move forward regardless of what happens to the person they loved. The song then repeats the chorus twice more, conveying the sense of loneliness and emptiness that can accompany a difficult decision like this one.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 3 a.m. and I have been
It's currently 3 a.m. and I have been staying up all night.
In my head for quite some time
I've been stuck in my own thoughts for an extended period.
Every fear, every tear
All my fears and tears,
Has been swirling in my mind
Have been constantly occupying my thoughts.
And there are still a hundred reasons
Despite this, there are many reasons
I shouldn't walk away
Why I should not leave.
Do I love you if I leave you?
Isn't it contradictory to say I love you and then leave you?
You have no name
I don't address the person I'm referring to by name.
I was up all night
I stayed up during the entire night.
Waiting for some kind of miracle
I was hoping for a positive change or outcome.
Feeling alone in the universe
I feel completely isolated and disconnected from everything and everyone.
When morning comes
When the day starts,
I will tell you (I will tell you)
I will communicate to you.
It's life I have to chase
I must pursue my own life goals.
With every song that I sing
I express my feelings through music.
Will be written by your face
I'm inspired to write songs based on your face.
And if you're really meant to be
If we have a true connection and destiny,
Then you'll be back again
We will reunite.
And I watch as your beginning
I witness your starting point.
Turns into the end
It eventually leads to the finish line.
If it's you or if it's me I you save
Whether the relationship fails due to me or you, I'll be responsible.
I'm still throwing it all away
I'm still letting go of everything.
With a kick inside
I'm feeling intense emotions from within.
In the dark you hide
You hide your true self from others.
And we both know how the end will be
We're both aware of how it will eventually conclude.
In your little tide
You're in your own little world.
With your eyes shut wide
You're avoiding what's happening.
Night
Night
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Written by: MARTIN, NESLER
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Shaylie Norton
Is there a song by Charlotte Martin that isn't amazing?! Seriously, though. She's incredible.
walkthroughsky
Fun to listen to it around 3AM...
TheGYTC
i'm searching for this song for maybe a whole year coz I don't know the name of the singer
KORVIN PLAY
i am learning english ))) and what does mean "he was up all night" google presented me this beautiful song
я учу английский и на запрос what does mean "he was up all night" гугл подарил мне прекрасную песню
MrChadSimoneaux
Up all night means a person did not go to sleep or they didn't get any sleep.
They stayed awake during the time they would normally be sleeping.