With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair, infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today's production-heavy climate.
Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Don't be surprised if one day you find yourself enjoying one of Craig's renowned shows in the comfort of your own living room.
In 2012, Cardiff was nominated for a Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo, and for a Canadian Folk Music Award as Contemporary Singer of the Year.
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Judy Garland
Craig Cardiff Lyrics
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We were saying good night for the very last time
Me, I managed a smile just to make you nervous
Oh, hey, you, you're never mine
And every song sounds like a love song
And every kiss feels like your first
And I know I'm always losing you
From better than bad and back to worse
Hey, I never told you that you're my Judy Garland
Myself, I am your cyclone
Oh I love the idea of loving an idea
I call out to Kansas but you're never home
And every song sounds like a love song
And every kiss feels like your first
And I know I'm always losing you
From better than bad and back to worse
The lyrics to Craig Cardiff's song "Judy Garland" are a nostalgic reminiscence of a failed romance. The song describes the last night the singer and his partner spent together before parting ways at an airport. Despite trying to put on a brave face and smile, the singer is filled with sadness and the knowledge that his partner will never truly be his. The singer compares his partner to the legendary Judy Garland, a diva known for her incredible talent but also for her troubled personal life. The comparison suggests that the singer's love interest is similarly complex and hard to understand.
The lyrics also explore the way in which love can be both beautiful and painful at the same time. The singer notes that every song now sounds like a love song and every kiss feels like the first, highlighting the intense emotions he is experiencing even after the relationship is over. He expresses a sense of frustration and resignation that he is constantly losing his partner, despite hoping for a better outcome.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the complexity of human relationships. It captures the bittersweet nostalgia that often comes with remembering a past romance while also acknowledging the pain and disappointment that can accompany love.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep recalling us at the airport
I often remember that night when we said goodbye at the airport
We were saying good night for the very last time
That was the last time I saw you and said goodnight
Me, I managed a smile just to make you nervous
I pretended to be happy to make you feel uneasy
Oh, hey, you, you're never mine
I never really had you, you were never mine to begin with
And every song sounds like a love song
Every song reminds me of our love
And every kiss feels like your first
Every kiss with you feels new and exciting
And I know I'm always losing you
I am aware that I am always losing you
From better than bad and back to worse
Our relationship keeps going through ups and downs
Hey, I never told you that you're my Judy Garland
I never expressed how important you are to me, like Judy Garland was to her fans
Myself, I am your cyclone
I am the turbulent force in your life
Oh I love the idea of loving an idea
I enjoy the concept of loving you, even if it's not reality
I call out to Kansas but you're never home
I try to reach out to you, but you're always distant and unreachable
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcelo Granado Queiroz
This song is amazing! It’s so soothing and at same time so thoughtful. Thank you for sharing, you gained a fan from Brazil! ✨