Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Greenwood started his musical career as a DJ for the hip hop act Basehead, a group that would have a significant impact on his style as a solo-musician. Citizen Cope blends many genres of music, such as folk, blues, hip hop, rock, and R & B.
Greenwood first released a demo tape under the name Cope Citizen in the late '90s. He would follow up the release of the demo by donating songs to several independently issued compilations, movie soundtracks, as well as appearing on several fellow artist's albums.
In 2000 Greenwood signed with the DreamWorks Records label, which released his first album in September 2002, Citizen Cope. Greenwood toured to promote the record as an opener for Nelly Furtado. He performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, in 2002.
After the release of Citizen Cope, Greenwood felt the label "mishandled" the record, creating tension between the two. The tension prompted Greenwood to buy out his contract with the label, using the advance he received from his next label, Arista Records and RCA Records, to do so.
In September of 2004, Citizen Cope released his second record, The Clarence Greenwood Recordings, which earned him much critical success as well as minor touring success as an opening act for a popular touring band, Robert Randolph & the Family Band.
In 2005, Cope continued to tour the United States promoting his second major label record. In April, his song "Son's Gonna Rise" began appearing in a Pontiac commercial and was distributed as the album's second single.
The song "Bullet and a Target" was played in the end credits of the 2006 film The Sentinel, during a scene of the 2007 movie Alpha Dog, and also during a scene in the ski film Tangerine Dream.
The song "Let The Drummer Kick" was featured in the film Accepted and Coach Carter. It was also featured on the HBO series Entourage during the fourth season finale "The Cannes Kids." Entourage also featured the song "Awe" during the second part of the third season's (3B) episode "The Prince's Bride".The song "Son's Gonna Rise" was featured in the television series, One Tree Hill. The song "Sideways" was featured in the television series Scrubs.
On September 12, 2006, Citizen Cope released the new album, Every Waking Moment. He is also featured on the track "Bullet" on rapper Rhymefest's album Blue Collar, and is included on the compilation Radiodread with his cover of Radiohead's "Karma Police."
In 2008, Citizen Cope parted ways with RCA Records, but made an appearance that same year for Dido's album Safe Trip Home, in which he collaborated for a track titled "Burnin' Love."
His newest album, The Rainwater LP was released digitally in February 2010, with physical versions releasing a month later. This new set was released under his own label, RainWater Recordings. He is currently on tour promoting this new album.
All Dressed Up
Citizen Cope Lyrics
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I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
Here's a song for you I play
From all of my life, from all of my days
Life is short but the summer is long
And we could get together a lot before the fall
And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles
The thoughts just clear
And I could touch you right
And I could rush you right and
Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Here's a song for you I play
From all of my life, from all of my days
Life is short but the summer is long
And we could get together a lot before the fall
And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles
The thoughts just clear
And I could touch you right
And I could rush you right and
Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
I couldn't get enough of her
I couldn't get enough of her
In Citizen Cope's song "All Dressed Up," the singer is deeply infatuated with a woman who is always on his mind. The woman is depicted as someone who is confident and knows how to captivate the attention of everyone around her. The singer is smitten, and no matter how much he tries to keep his distance, he finds himself craving her love and attention. He admires her from afar, watching as she gets dolled up and ventures out on the town, but he longs to be close to her.
The song is a smooth and soulful track, with the slow beat and gentle guitar riffs giving the lyrics a dreamy quality. The singer's infatuation is palpable, and the chorus emphasizes this by repeating the same phrase: "She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up / I couldn't get enough of her / She's out on the town and she's all dressed up / I couldn't get enough of her." The repetition of these lines drives home the idea that the singer is powerless when it comes to his feelings for the woman he admires.
The verses of the song build on this idea, depicting the singer's desire for the woman and his longing to be close to her. The lines "And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles / The thoughts just clear / And I could touch you right / And I could rush you right and / Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light" suggest that the singer is waiting for the opportunity to make a move on the woman he desires. He is deeply attracted to her, and he believes that when he finally has the chance to be near her, everything will fall into place.
Overall, "All Dressed Up" is a song about infatuation, desire, and the power of attraction. The singer is captivated by a woman who seems to have limitless charm and charisma, and he can't resist her pull. The song paints a dreamy picture of the singer's innermost thoughts and desires, emphasizing the romantic tension that exists between the two characters.
Line by Line Meaning
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I can't stop thinking about her
I couldn't get enough of her
I'm infatuated with her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
She's going out and looking beautiful
She walked into the room and the place lit up
She brightens up the room with her presence
Distance is lifting me up
Being away from her is making me miss her more
I couldn't get enough of her love
I want her love and attention all the time
Here's a song for you I play
This song is my way of expressing my feelings for you
From all of my life, from all of my days
My feelings for you are longstanding and genuine
Life is short but the summer is long
We should make the most of our time together
And we could get together a lot before the fall
We should spend time together before summer ends
And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles
Being near you calms my mind
The thoughts just clear
I am able to think clearly when I'm with you
And I could touch you right
I want to be physically close to you
And I could rush you right and
I want to be close to you and move quickly
Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light
The barriers between us will fall away as love blossoms
I couldn't get enough of her
I'm still completely enamored with her
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: CLARENCE COPELAND GREENWOOD
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Kenneth Canfield
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Here's a song for you I play
From all of my life, from all of my days
Life is short but the summer is long
And we could get together a lot before the fall
And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles
The thoughts just clear
And I could touch you right
And I could rush you right and
Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Here's a song for you I play
From all of my life, from all of my days
Life is short but the summer is long
And we could get together a lot before the fall
And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles
The thoughts just clear
And I could touch you right
And I could rush you right and
Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
I couldn't get enough of her
I couldn't get enough of her
Kenneth Canfield
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Here's a song for you I play
From all of my life, from all of my days
Life is short but the summer is long
And we could get together a lot before the fall
And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles
The thoughts just clear
And I could touch you right
And I could rush you right and
Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Here's a song for you I play
From all of my life, from all of my days
Life is short but the summer is long
And we could get together a lot before the fall
And when you get near, close enough to hear, my mind just settles
The thoughts just clear
And I could touch you right
And I could rush you right and
Them walls gonna fall like the full moon-light
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
Yeah Yeah
She's weighin' on my mind and it won't let up
I couldn't get enough of her
She's out on the town and she's all dressed up
I couldn't get enough of her
She walked into the room and the place lit up
I couldn't get enough of her
Distance is lifting me up
I couldn't get enough of her love
I couldn't get enough of her
I couldn't get enough of her
I couldn't get enough of her
Andrew Phillips
Still haven’t got enough of her
Ryan Tyler
Greatness! How can you dislike this?
rachel easler
i do believe this song plays everytime i walk through the door:)
Rob Stevenson
Ultimate Summer song... still thumping in 2018💎💎💎
Mark Yajcaji
Cant wait for his new work to come out
Modestmonkey85
As Andrew said:
Still haven't had enough of her.
Mike Diehl
Awesome song, sucks there are no playlists for this album.
Roger.roger
every time this song kicks in... whoa shit yeah!
Bo Huggabee
damn this feels good to hear right now. smexy sexy