Courtney Act (a play on the phrase “caught in the act”) is actually the nom de guerre of “gender illusionist” Shane Jenek. Shane auditioned for Australian Idol as himself but did not get beyond the selection auditions. Returning the next day as Courtney, he wowed the judges and went through to the semifinals. Revealing impressive voice and singing talents as well as a stage presence considerably ahead of many of the other contestants, he/she continued until being finally voted off in thirteenth place. Courtney particularly impressed judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson, who signed Jenek to the BMG label following the completion of the show.
Act gained popularity in America when she competed in the sixth season of reality TV show RuPaul's Drag Race, in which she was a runner-up, alongside Adore Delano.
Shane Jenek is a native of Brisbane but now lives in Sydney.
Inhale
Courtney Act Lyrics
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I kissed U rose hid ur lust with my crown
Wheeled to 3 & A
Washed each-other down
Clean
Slide our sweat lubricates our love
U tear gold and a Magnum glove
On our knees
Bring me to right now
Inhale Exhale
This moment is our tryst
Our hyperbaric love persist
Bring me to right now
Inhale Exhale
Vessels dilate
Intensive higher state
Iridescent eyes
Luring me with ur dark brown hair
Had a momentary lapse from the default world
Free
No one here but us
The moment that time stopped
No one here but us
The moment that time stopped
Bring me to right now
Inhale Exhale
This moment is our tryst
Our hyperbaric love persist
Bring me to right now
Inhale Exhale
Vessels dilate
Intensive higher state
Bring me to right now
Inhale Exhale
This moment is our tryst
Our hyperbaric love persist
Bring me to right now
Inhale Exhale
Vessels dilate
Intensive higher state
The song "Inhale" by Courtney Act is a sensuous piece that talks about a love that is deep and intense. The lyrics are vivid and paint a picture of two people who are lost in their passion for each other. The song opens with the two lovers meeting in a crowd at a proposal, and then proceeds to describe a steamy encounter between them. Using metaphors of cleansing and lubricating, the lyrics suggest an experience that is both physical and emotional.
As the lovers tear each other's clothes, the lyrics reveal a sense of unbridled desire that is almost transcendental in nature. The line "We two are one in a sea of 68" is a reference to the hippie movement of the 1960s, which was characterized by a sense of communal living and free love. The lovers are lost in a moment that takes them back to that time, in a state of ecstasy that is unmatched by anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Met in the proposal crowd
We met in a crowd of people waiting to witness some sorts of proposals.
I kissed U rose hid ur lust with my crown
I kissed you and covered up your desire with my headpiece.
Wheeled to 3 & A
We moved to another location, specifically the area of 3 and A.
Washed each-other down
We cleaned ourselves either literally or metaphorically.
Clean
We are now clean, as in we've gotten rid of any dirt or negativity.
Slide our sweat lubricates our love
Our sweat helps things go smoothly between us.
U tear gold and a Magnum glove
You damage a gold object and a Magnum glove, possibly because of our passion.
We two are one in a sea of 68
We feel united despite being surrounded by a large group of people (68 of them).
On our knees
We are down on our knees either literally or figuratively.
Bring me to right now
Focus on the present moment.
Inhale Exhale
Breathe in and out.
This moment is our tryst
This particular moment is special to us.
Our hyperbaric love persist
Our intense love endures.
Vessels dilate
Our blood vessels widen, possibly due to excitement or emotion.
Intensive higher state
We are in an intense and heightened emotional state.
Iridescent eyes
Your eyes are sparkly and captivating.
Luring me with ur dark brown hair
Your dark brown hair is tempting and attractive.
Had a momentary lapse from the default world
We briefly detached ourselves from reality.
Free
We feel free and liberated.
No one here but us
We are alone together.
The moment that time stopped
We entered a moment of stillness.
Bring me to right now
Again, focus on the present moment.
Inhale Exhale
Breathe in and out.
This moment is our tryst
Again, this particular moment is significant to us.
Our hyperbaric love persist
Our intense love continues to endure.
Vessels dilate
Again, our blood vessels widen.
Intensive higher state
Again, we are in an intense and heightened emotional state.
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@willandrews4104
Like a sware I hate her songs once I first hear them, but then they get stuck in my head and I just won't stop listening to them 😍😍😍😍 YAAAASSSSS BITCH YOU GOOD
@twistingboulevard
Almost a compliment
@samkielian8268
Will Andrews happens to me all the time. I hated Ecstasy but not its my ring tone and everything
@JuanGomez-mr9mo
OMG courtney I love u so much your voice is unique
@LoverOfTheHypothetical
TRUE MASTERPIECE.!! I really like this song it's totally my style .!!! 😍😍😎
@Artist626
You are my inspiration as a performer your vocal talents are more than amazing they're sickening!!!
@deborarizoli4203
I must say it again: you're amazing!
Im living for this song s2
Cheers from brazil
@hannahchristensen2315
I own this song and I have no regrets!😍😍
@CandySphynx
Courtney this is so amazing!!!! So trippy!!! I love it!!!
@ChrisGFX98
This is making me feel weird 😂😂but. I love it 😄