Poe was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in Dayton, Ohio, where he performed and recorded with local bands. He graduated from Miami University (Oxford) and relocated to New York City in 1992, serving as a live mix engineer for the performance art venue CB's 313 Gallery until he was signed to Sony Music in 1996.
Poe's self-titled debut was produced by T-Bone Burnett. Poe followed his debut with The Late Album (2002) and Love Is Red (2004 in Europe, 2005 in the US by 720/The Lab/Universal Music Group.) In 2006, an EP of performances from his American tour of the same year was released by The Artists Den on iTunes as David Poe: Live and Solo. Recently Poe's website announced his intention to release another solo record in 2007, tentatively entitled "Joy".
As a songwriter, he is known for clever wordplay ("You're The Bomb," "Moon," "Reunion," "Wilderness," "Love Is Red") and adventurous arrangements ("The Late Song (Je Ne Suis Pas Mort), Star, Not Enough Night.) Poe's music has been favorably compared to songwriters Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, Ray Davies, Joni Mitchell and The Beatles. His songs have been featured in numerous films and television shows, including Transamerica, The O.C. and Dawson's Creek.
In 2004, Poe helped produce Concerts For Change in New York, Minneapolis and London in an effort to change American leadership. The effort registered thousands of new American voters. In 2005, he served for as artist-in-residence of the media collective Artists Den, a music discovery project.
Poe has lent his songwriting and producing talents to recordings by Melissa Sheehan, Jenifer Jackson, Regina Spektor and Golden Smog guitarist Kraig Jarret Johnson. On occasion Poe has played guitar and sung in Johnson's band The Program. An ongoing collaboration with songwriters Duncan Sheik, Matt Johnson, Morgan Taylor and Fil Krohnengold is likely to yield a new record in 2007; the band's name is "The I Love You."
Poe has toured, recorded, performed and/or collaborated with John Abbey, Ed Ackerson, Peter Anderson, Jeff Allen, Tori Amos, Joan Baez, Jim Boggia, Jim Boquist, Butterfly Boucher, Michael Brauer, Jon Brion, T-Bone Burnett, Sim Cain, Darren Callahan, Vanessa Carlton, Lloyd Cole, Milo Decruz, Bob Dylan, Jason Falkner, Juan Garcia, Andy Gardiner, Golden Smog, Ed Harcourt, Chris Harford, Jesse Harris, Don Heffington, Jim Hoke, Brian Huck, The Jayhawks, Jenifer Jackson, Kraig Jarret Johnson, Matt Johnson, Brad Jones, Howard Jones, Gary Jules, Suzie Katayama, Fil Krohnengold, Reni Laine, Jacob Lawson, Daryl Leonard, Lifehouse, Lisa Loeb, Tom Lord-Alge, Gary Louris, Tony Mason, Jamie Myerson, Norrin Radd, Beth Orton, David Pattillo, Gene Paul, Ben Peeler, Marc Perlman, Marc Ribot, Susan Rogers, Steve Rosenthal, Ron Sexsmith, Jane Siberry, Melissa Sheehan, Duncan Sheik, Regina Spektor, Morgan Taylor, They Might Be Giants, Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze, The Tiny, Trip Shakespeare, Chris Whitley, Daniel Wise and Doug Yowell.
Now working on his next solo effort, Poe is also collaborating with Duncan Sheik on a project called The I Love You, recording with an electronic group called The Rabbit, scoring a new movie starring Danny Masterson (That 70s Show), working with Oscar-nominated Filmmaker Amy Berg (Deliver Us From Evil) on an issue campaign for this year's election cycle and creating a commissioned piece with dancer/choreographer Jill Johnson for Manhattan dance company Cedar Lake which premieres in 2008.
So Beautiful
David Poe Lyrics
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You think about it everywhere you go
You'll find love again
You'll find love again
You'll find love
And when you are lonely in your bed
Nothing but memories in your head
You'll find love again
You'll find love
Cause you're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
And I'm so sorry
But when you are tried of being true
And the eyes of a stranger set on you
You'll find love again
You'll find love
Cause you're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
And I'm so sorry
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
I'm so sorry
In David Poe's song "So Beautiful," the lyrics explore the theme of finding love and beauty amidst loneliness and longing. The opening lines suggest a sense of displacement and longing when traveling away from home. The singer acknowledges that even in unfamiliar surroundings, love can still be found. It speaks to the belief that love is universal and has the power to transcend boundaries.
The following lines reflect the experience of feeling lonely and burdened by memories while lying in bed. Despite the melancholy, the singer reassures that love will be discovered once more. This suggests a hopeful outlook on finding love, even in the midst of emotional pain or heartache.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, emphasizes the beauty of the person the singer is addressing. It is an expression of admiration and even regret, as the singer apologizes for something unspecified, perhaps a mistake or a missed opportunity. This apology adds a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that despite the admiration, there may have been some form of regrettable action or inaction on the part of the singer.
The final verse introduces the concept of temptation. The singer acknowledges the allure of someone new and the potential for infidelity or a wandering eye. However, it is implied that ultimately, love will prevail once again, reaffirming the singer's belief in the power of love.
Overall, "So Beautiful" can be seen as a poignant reflection on the search for love, the impact of beauty, and the complexities of human emotion and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
When you are traveling far from home
When you are far away from the comfort of your home
You think about it everywhere you go
Your thoughts are consumed by longing for home in every place you visit
You'll find love again
You will discover love once more
You'll find love again
You will encounter love once more
You'll find love
You will ultimately find love
And when you are lonely in your bed
When you feel lonely and isolated in your bed
Nothing but memories in your head
Your mind is filled with nothing but memories
You'll find love again
You will discover love once more
You'll find love again
You will encounter love once more
You'll find love
You will ultimately find love
Cause you're so beautiful
Because you possess a remarkable beauty
You're so beautiful
You are incredibly attractive
And I'm so sorry
And I deeply apologize
But when you are tired of being true
However, when you grow weary of being loyal and genuine
And the eyes of a stranger set on you
And a stranger's gaze fixates upon you
You'll find love again
You will discover love once more
You'll find love
You will ultimately find love
Cause you're so beautiful
Because you possess a remarkable beauty
You're so beautiful
You are incredibly attractive
And I'm so sorry
And I deeply apologize
You're so beautiful
You are incredibly attractive
You're so beautiful
You possess a remarkable beauty
I'm so sorry
I deeply apologize
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID POE
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The Flying BounceHouse
Love how the band builds up in the dynamic there. You dont hear that too often. It is the difference bewtween great songs and average, you David write great songs.
Manoel luthieri
thanks...so beautiful!
Laura Santangelo-McLarnon
Yes it is, Manoel.... :):):)
Manoel luthieri
Laura, you are excellent! good evening!thanks for the music and your friendship :))
Laura Santangelo-McLarnon
Love and peace to you and yours.... Your kindness is uplifting ... ;)
Manoel luthieri
Laura,I am your reflexion... ;))
Laura Santangelo-McLarnon
;):):)
docmeister1
Nice atmospheric song, not great, but good and groovy!
Brigitte Schmidt
touching beautiful...
OkraJoe
David Poe - So Beautiful