Known for an eclectic style that incorporates elements of folk, country, and indie pop, Andrews began penning her own lyrics in her early teens and began touring at the age of 16. She eventually made her way east to New York City, landing work as a backing singer and session guitarist for many established artists, including Damien Jurado and Jimmy Eat World.
She made her full-length debut in 2016 with her album, Honest Life. Having stated that the bulk of the album's songs were written while she was in Belgium for four months and feeling homesick, Andrews finished writing after arriving home and taking a job bartending at a tavern just outside of Seattle. Establishing a rapport with some of the patrons of the bar, she realized that there were unifying themes in the cycle of life and humanity in the songs she'd been writing. Released by Mama Bird Recording Co. and Loose Music (Europe), 'Honest Life' received widespread acclaim from critics, and Andrews signed with Fat Possum in 2017. The following year, Andrews’ second full-length album, May Your Kindness Remain, was released. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan), it addressed the theme of empathy within the sociopolitical climate of the day with soulful vocal performances.
In June 2018, Rolling Stone named May Your Kindness Remain as one of the 25 Best Country and American Albums of 2018. In the United Kingdom, The Guardian similarly listed the album as one of the 25 Best Albums of 2018.
Andrews' announced her album 'Old Flowers' will be out June 5 2020 along with the first single, 'If I Told' and follow-up music video for the second single, "Burlap String".
Thank You
Courtney Marie Andrews Lyrics
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We took our hearts for a ride.
Trying so hard not to be found.
You asked which roof has a better view of the skyline.
I'm either laughing or crying,
I can never make up my mind.
So, I'm glad I've been given your comforting smile for awhile.
We've got to hurry up, we're gonna miss the show.
We might have to wait in line to make photo booth love.
When I'm with you, I lose track of time.
If you hadn't said anything, I would have stayed all night.
I'm either laughing or crying,
I can never make up my mind.
So, I'm glad I've been given your comforting smile for awhile.
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The lyrics to Courtney Marie Andrews's song "Thank You" describe the feeling of being lost in the moment with someone special. The opening lines paint a picture of two people riding through a city with their hearts on their sleeves. They want to remain hidden from the outside world, but at the same time, they want to soak up the beauty of the skyline. The second stanza expresses the emotional confusion that the singer feels. They admit to oscillating between tears and laughter, unable to make up their mind. However, despite this emotional instability, they are grateful for the person they're with, who offers a comforting smile that puts them at ease.
The chorus of the song captures the carefree nature of the moment. The two people are in a hurry to get somewhere but are willing to make a detour to take pictures in a photo booth. The singer admits that when they're with this person, time loses its meaning. The final lines reveal that they would have stayed with the person all night if they hadn't encouraged them to leave. Throughout the song, the singer portrays a sense of vulnerability and surrender to the moment. The overall tone is one of gratitude and a deep appreciation for the person who makes them feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
We rode our bikes through downtown.
We enjoyed exploring the city together on our bicycles.
We took our hearts for a ride.
We allowed ourselves to be vulnerable and open with each other.
Trying so hard not to be found.
We wanted to keep our love and connection a secret from the world.
You asked which roof has a better view of the skyline.
We were so caught up in the moment that we were even discussing which building provided the best view of the city.
I'm either laughing or crying,
My emotions are constantly fluctuating.
I can never make up my mind.
I struggle with making decisions and sticking to them.
So, I'm glad I've been given your comforting smile for awhile.
Being in your presence has helped to calm my racing thoughts and emotions.
We've got to hurry up, we're gonna miss the show.
We're excited to see something together and don't want to be late.
We might have to wait in line to make photo booth love.
We don't mind waiting and want to create lasting memories of our time together.
When I'm with you, I lose track of time.
Being with you feels like time is standing still and I don't want it to end.
If you hadn't said anything, I would have stayed all night.
I was so wrapped up in our time together that I would have stayed with you indefinitely if you hadn't reminded me of the time.
I'm either laughing or crying,
My emotional state continues to go back and forth.
I can never make up my mind.
I still struggle with making decisions, especially when it comes to my feelings for you.
So, I'm glad I've been given your comforting smile for awhile.
Being with you helps to ease my inner turmoil and brings me peace.
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Do at Midnight
Seemed like it got scrubbed from existence.