Nashvi… Read Full Bio ↴Catching Up With David Mead (In Four Scenes and Three Cities)
Nashville, TN, mid-1990s. . . After bouncing around the club scene in a few bands, David Mead takes the leap as a solo artist. A copper-topped kid with a tender heart and wicked sense of humor, he has one unfailing secret weapon - the kind of singing voice that can stop drunks in mid-drink and A & R guys in mid-schmooze. “A soaring but unshowy falsetto,” says Uncut. “Honeyed and compelling,” adds Entertainment Weekly.
New York City, NY, early-2000s. . . Mead signs a major label deal with RCA, former home to Elvis Presley and David Bowie. Aspiring to similar career longevity and variety, Mead locks in for a steady climb. Honing a songwriting gift that improbably takes in Broadway, Beatles, Prog and New Wave then ups the ante to something all his own, he releases a pair of critically-acclaimed records, The Luxury Of Time and Mine and Yours. “Infectious melodies,” says The Guardian. “A major tunesmith,” affirms MOJO.
Middle Of Nowhere, Indiana, mid-2000s. . . Mead tours from town to town, meeting crowds sparse or sold-out with equal gusto, leaving true believers in his wake. When he’s not on the road, he’s writing, recording (Indiana, Wherever You Are, Tangerine, Almost and Always) and lending songs to screens big (The Sweetest Thing, Boys and Girls) and small (Ed, Private Practice). He’s making loads of fans and friends. Some of them in high places. John Mayer says, “David Mead is one of my favorite singer-songwriters.” Taylor Swift tweets, “I can’t get David Mead’s ‘Nashville’ out of my head.” Joe Jackson, Fountains Of Wayne, Shelby Lynne, Ron Sexsmith all feel it too, enough to invite Mead to share stages and tours.
Nashville, 2011 . . . . 253 of Mead’s most-dedicated fans rally around his Kickstarter campaign to raise over $20K to
fund his new record Dudes. The yield on the investment? Pure pleasure, with humor, mystery, emotional wallop and dudes of all ages lurking behind a hundred unforgettable hooks. “There is no easy way for me to express the gratitude I feel for all the generous support,” Mead
says, “except to try to back it up with what I feel might be my best album to date.”
Bucket of Girls
David Mead Lyrics
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The natural defense
I lay there beside her
And came to my sense
Well heaven was healthy
But leaving was hell
The women beside me would know
As I skipped off behind
Into a forest of ladies divine
A sweet piece of ass and
A hat for my head
Whatever made sense at the time
And I was asleep
When the lord showed his worth
I jumped down the well
Where the water was heard
If all fallen angels must climb back to earth
Send down a bucket of girls
Diving for pearls, I ran out of air
Swam through the world of bosoms and hair
Pristine she was, but weren't they all
Mercy, what god gave a girl
What's there to fear in the curl of a lip
The lamp lights the shoulder
And spills down the hip
South of Virginia the toes painted red
The glory of flowers in bloom
And I was asleep
When the lord showed his worth
I jumped down the well
Where the water was heard
If all fallen angels must climb back to earth
Send down a bucket of girls
The lyrics of David Mead's song "Bucket of Girls" speak about a man going through heartbreak during childbirth alongside his partner. He describes the experience as "leaving was hell" and seeks refuge in the company of other women. The singer skips off behind a "forest of ladies" while the woman who underwent childbirth takes the lead. He describes this sequence of events as "whatever made sense at the time."
The lyrics take an interesting turn when the singer falls asleep and the lord shows his worth by leading him to a well where the water is heard. The imagery of diving for pearls in a world of bosoms and hair is brought up, adding a sensual tone to the song. The singer continues to describe the beauty of women and the glory of flowers in bloom. The chorus repeats the request for a bucket of girls, suggesting a need for comfort and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartbreak at childbirth,
The pain of childbirth is inevitable and hard to bear.
The natural defense
Nature has designed women to handle childbirth and the difficulties that come with it.
I lay there beside her
I witnessed my partner going through childbirth.
And came to my sense
I was shaken awake by the reality of the situation.
Well heaven was healthy
My child was born healthy.
But leaving was hell
The thought of leaving my partner and newborn child was unbearable.
The women beside me would know
Other women who have given birth could understand my feelings.
So she took the lead
My partner took charge and led us through this experience.
As I skipped off behind
I followed her lead, but I was also overwhelmed with the situation.
Into a forest of ladies divine
I found myself among a group of beautiful, strong women who were supporting my partner and me.
A sweet piece of ass and
I was attracted to one of these women, and she caught my eye.
A hat for my head
I was given a hat to wear, possibly as a way to fit in or feel comfortable.
Whatever made sense at the time
I was not fully aware of my actions, as I was in a state of shock and vulnerability.
And I was asleep
I was not fully aware of my surroundings, possibly in a dreamlike state.
When the lord showed his worth
I had a spiritual experience.
I jumped down the well
I took a risk and followed an uncertain path.
Where the water was heard
I was drawn to a source of clarity and purity.
If all fallen angels must climb back to earth
If all those who have lost their way must find their way back to reality,
Send down a bucket of girls
I need the presence of strong, supportive women to guide me out of my funk and back to reality.
Diving for pearls, I ran out of air
I was searching for something valuable and meaningful, but I was struggling to keep going.
Swam through the world of bosoms and hair
I was surrounded by the beauty of femininity.
Pristine she was, but weren't they all
Each woman I encountered was beautiful in her own way.
Mercy, what god gave a girl
Women are a divine creation and deserve respect and admiration.
What's there to fear in the curl of a lip
There is beauty to be found in the smallest details.
The lamp lights the shoulder
Even in the dim light, the female form is illuminated and beautiful.
And spills down the hip
The curves of a woman's body are sensual and divine.
South of Virginia the toes painted red
A reference to the beauty and femininity found in the Southern United States.
The glory of flowers in bloom
Women are like flowers, beautiful and full of life.
And I was asleep
Once again, I was not fully aware of my surroundings.
When the lord showed his worth
I had another spiritual experience.
I jumped down the well
I took another uncertain path.
Where the water was heard
I was drawn to a source of clarity and purity.
If all fallen angels must climb back to earth
Once again, if those who have lost their way must find their way back to reality,
Send down a bucket of girls
I need the presence of strong, supportive women to guide me out of my funk and back to reality.
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