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.
For more information, tour dates, and music, please visit the official Craig Cardiff site.
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Your Road
Craig Cardiff Lyrics
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it's a shame the way they tried to paint you down
here i just thought you were being paranoid
now that your turn has come around
and it's a, a long road, and it must get hard to walk
my doors always open if you need someplace to stop
and it's a, a long day and it must get hard to do
when it feels like everybody just wants a piece of you
i just don't get how you don't get it
'cause you used to be so good at pointing out the shit
and now your tied up in knots
and everything you've got is slipping away before you even had it
and it's a, a long road and it must get hard to walk
my door's always open if you need someplace to stop
and it's a, a long day and it must get hard to do
when it feels like everybody just wants a piece of you
and i don't mean for this to sound angry
sad if you leave anything at all
you don't know how i hate to see you knocked down
but i know i'd be the last one that you'd call
and it's a, a long road and it must get hard to walk
my door's always open if you need someplace to stop
and it's a, a long day and it must get hard to do
when it feels like everybody just wants a piece of you
The lyrics to Craig Cardiff's "Your Road" speak to the struggles of someone who is in the public eye or facing a great deal of personal or public scrutiny. The singer of the song hears about the difficult situation the subject of the song is facing on the radio, and expresses sympathy for their plight. The subject of the song used to be good at calling out the negative aspects of others, but now they find themselves tied up in knots as their life seems to be slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
i heard the story on the radio
I learned about what happened to you through a news broadcast.
it's a shame the way they tried to paint you down
It's terrible how they attempted to vilify and discredit you.
here i just thought you were being paranoid
Initially, I thought you were overly suspicious and worried for no reason.
now that your turn has come around
Now that you're experiencing similar situations or challenges.
and it's a, a long road, and it must get hard to walk
The journey ahead is difficult and tiring.
my doors always open if you need someplace to stop
I'm always here for you, in case you need a place to rest or take a break.
and it's a, a long day and it must get hard to do
The days are long and tiresome, making it challenging to keep going.
when it feels like everybody just wants a piece of you
When it seems like everyone is trying to take advantage of or use you.
i just don't get how you don't get it
I'm having a hard time understanding why you don't see it or comprehend it.
'cause you used to be so good at pointing out the shit
Because you were effective at recognizing and exposing problems before.
and now your tied up in knots
And now you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
and everything you've got is slipping away before you even had it
And everything you worked for seems to be disappearing before you can even enjoy it.
and i don't mean for this to sound angry
I don't want it to seem like I'm mad at you.
sad if you leave anything at all
I'll be heartbroken if you decide to go away entirely.
you don't know how i hate to see you knocked down
You don't realize how much it pains me to witness you struggle and suffer.
but i know i'd be the last one that you'd call
But I understand that I may not be the first person you turn to for help or support.
Contributed by Caden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.