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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Soda
Craig Cardiff Lyrics
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All of us were fighting over nothing again
Accident car came by picked us all up took us on a ride
You and I stayed with the dogs inside
And love filled the room
Lit up like lead balloons
We laugh until we cry ourselves
If all the stars are promises
They've all gone and left the bed
And tonight, there's no light without you
But if all the stars would disappear
To make the darkness clear
Then tonight, there's no light left with you
Without you
Without you (no...)
Up in bed over soda pop you said
Life is grand and doesn't stop
I'm not leavin', I'm only gone for awhile
And the trouble with singers and songs
Is more often than not they get it all wrong
And oh, and don't you get it wrong
If all the stars are promises
They've all gone and left the bed
And tonight there's no light left without you
If all the stars should disappear
Just to make the darkness near,
And tonight, there's no light left without you
Without you
And love filled the room
Lit up like lead balloons
Love filled the room like an answer
I said love filled the room
Lit up like some balloons
Love filled the room like an answer
The song "Soda" by Craig Cardiff explores themes of love, companionship, and the inevitable occurrence of being apart from the ones we care about. The opening lyrics describe a chaotic scene with possibly family members bickering and fighting over trivial things, yet the central pair, "you" and "I" stay inside with the dogs. In this environment, the feeling of love still manages to permeate the room, and it is described as feeling as if it were lit up like lead balloons. However, despite the love present in the room, the absence of the other person causes a profound sense of loss, leading to the lyrics, "and tonight, there's no light without you."
The song also touches on the futility of trying to understand love and life's grander schemes. The line, "the trouble with singers and songs is more often than not they get it all wrong," suggests that even though people sing about love and its meanings, they still can't fully comprehend it, and life will continue to move forward whether we understand it or not.
Overall, "Soda" is a poignant reflection on love and the sense of loss that comes with its absence. Despite its sorrowful tone, the song manages to maintain a sense of hope, suggesting that love is a force that can light up even the darkest room.
Line by Line Meaning
At the house with Dan and dad, Cath and Suze and Liz and Grams
Craig is with his family and they are all arguing over trivial matters
All of us were fighting over nothing again
The family is fighting over trivial matters as they often do
Accident car came by picked us all up took us on a ride
A passing car accidentally took them on a ride
You and I stayed with the dogs inside
Craig and his partner stayed behind with the dogs instead of going along in the car
And love filled the room
The love between Craig and his partner is strong and fills the room
Lit up like lead balloons
Their love is heavy and overwhelming
We laugh until we cry ourselves
They laugh so much they cry
Into bed with you
They fall asleep together
If all the stars are promises
The stars represent promises that have been made
They've all gone and left the bed
Those promises have been broken or forgotten
And tonight, there's no light without you
Craig is lost without his partner's presence
But if all the stars would disappear
If all the promises were gone
To make the darkness clear
To make the situation clear and honest
Then tonight, there's no light left with you
Even if all promises were gone, Craig still needs his partner's presence
Up in bed over soda pop you said
Craig and his partner are having a conversation over soda pop
Life is grand and doesn't stop
Life is amazing and should be enjoyed
I'm not leavin', I'm only gone for awhile
Craig's partner is leaving for a while, but not permanently
And the trouble with singers and songs
Singers and songs often romanticize love and relationships
Is more often than not they get it all wrong
Reality is often different from what is portrayed in music
And oh, and don't you get it wrong
Craig wants to ensure his partner understands that their love is real and not just a song
Love filled the room like an answer
Their love is the answer to everything
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nice its on spotify as well! Thanks Craig and Co!
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Thanks for listening! - cc