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I. David Wilcox is a Canadian rock and blues musician.
II. David Wilcox is an American folk musician and singer-songwriter guitarist.
I. More than three decades into his career, singer/songwriter David Wilcox continues to push himself, just as he always has. Wilcox, by so many measures, is a quintessential folk singer, telling stories full of heart, humor, and hope, substance, searching, and style. His innate sense of adventure and authenticity is why critics and colleagues, alike, have always praised not just his artistry, but his humanity, as well.
That's not by accident; it's very much by design. It's the result of a man giving himself over in gratitude and service to something bigger than himself. “I'm grateful to music,” he says. “I have a life that feels deeply good, but when I started playing music, nothing in my life felt that good. I started to write songs because I wanted to find a way to make my life feel as good as I felt when I heard a great song. I don't think I'd be alive now if it had not been for music.”
An early '80s move to Warren Wilson College in North Carolina set his wheels in motion, as he started playing guitar and writing songs, processing his own inner workings and accessing his own inner wisdom. In 1987, within a couple of years of graduating, Wilcox had released his first independent album, The Nightshift Watchman. A year later, he won the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Award and, in 1989, he signed with A&M Records, selling more than 100,000 copies of his A&M debut, How Did You Find Me Here.
In the 30 years and more than 20 records since — whether with a major label, an indie company, or his own imprint — Wilcox has continued to hone his craft, pairing thoughtful insights with his warm baritone, open tunings, and deft technique. He's also kept up a brisk and thorough tour itinerary, performing 80 to 100 shows a year throughout the U.S., and regularly deploying his talents by improvising a “Musical Medicine” song for an audience member in need. In recent years he’s taken that process a step further, carefully writing and recording dozens of his “Custom Songs” for long-time fans who seek his help in commemorating and explaining the key milestones in their lives.
Lest anyone think that he's lost his touch, Wilcox pulled no punches on his most recent release, 2018's The View From the Edge. Not only does the song cycle find him delving into mental health, family legacies, spiritual contemplations, and topical concerns, the song “We Make the Way By Walking" also won him the Grand Prize in the 2018 USA Songwriting Contest.
"I think the coolest thing about this kind of music is that, if you listen to a night's worth of music, you should know that person,” he explains. “If you're hearing a performer sing all these songs, you should know not only where he gets his joy and what he loves, but you should know what pisses him off and what frightens him and what runs him off the rails, what takes him apart and what puts him back together.”
To attain that level of revelatory honesty, Wilcox follows a song to its deepest truth, even when it haunts him, a practice which demands the strength of vulnerability that he has sought since his teen years. That honesty is why Rolling Stone has written that his “ongoing musical journey is compelling and richly deserving of a listen.” It's also why Blue Ridge Public Radio has noted that, “The connection people feel with David’s music is also the connection they feel with each other.”
But Wilcox's unique brand of storytelling doesn't come easily. And it doesn't come quickly. “I could always think of a lot of possible ways the song could go, but the trick was recognizing truth amidst all the cleverness,” he confesses. “The more time I took, the more my deep heart could speak to me through the process of songwriting. I could gradually craft a song that felt like it was coming from the place I was going. If you decide to trust heart over cleverness, you not only get a song that moves you, you get a song that moves you toward being who you want to be. The time you spend immersed in the emotion of a song changes you. The song shows you the world through a particular point of view. Once you have seen the world that way, you can't un-see it.”
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II. The American David Wilcox was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His work features lyrical insight, asmooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings. He released an independent album in 1987, won the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk award in 1988, and by 1989 he had signed with A&M Records. His first release on the label, ‘How Did You Find Me Here’, sold over 100,000 copies its first year. 17 albums later his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d. lang and many others.
It's Almost Time
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the sun's shining hot right now.
And even though the winter still surrounds this town
I can still feel that sun somehow.
Chorus
When I know that my sun will shine just as sure as this world can spin,
So I'll walk beside the sea on this frozen ground
where there once was a warm weather crowd.
Even though that summer's been a long time gone,
I can still feel that sun somehow.
Chorus
When your love grows cold and your heart grows dark
and the blame seems to fall on you.
Well look how seasons must change and don't think it so strange
that your love goes in circles too.
And just know that your sun will shine just as sure as this world can spin,
and I know you'll find, that it's almost time, for that love to come 'round again.
We can hold on fine, cause it almost time, for that love to come 'round again.
In the song "It's Almost Time" by David Wilcox, the singer is reflecting on how the sun is shining brightly across the sea, even though it is still winter where he is. He is reminded that the sun will always come around again and that he can hold on and wait for it. The chorus emphasizes this point, saying "When I know that my sun will shine just as sure as this world can spin, I can hold on fine, cause it almost time, for that sun to come 'round again."
The second verse speaks to the contrast between the present and the past - the singer is walking on frozen ground where people used to enjoy warm weather. However, even though summer and warmth are gone, he can still feel the sun somehow. The chorus is repeated, further emphasizing the idea of waiting patiently for the things we desire to come back around - whether it be the sun or love.
The last verse speaks more directly to the topic of love. Sometimes love grows cold and hearts grow dark, and it feels like blame is being placed on the wrong person. However, the singer urges the listener to remember that just like the seasons change, love goes in circles too. The sun will come back around and so will love. The chorus is repeated one last time, with the final line changed to "We can hold on fine, cause it almost time, for that love to come 'round again."
Line by Line Meaning
Just across the sea on this world so round
Despite any distance or barriers, the world remains a united, interconnected round entity.
The sun's shining hot right now.
Life is vibrant and full of energy. It's important to seize the moment and live in the present.
And even though the winter still surrounds this town
Even when times are tough, it's possible to find hope and optimism if you look hard enough.
I can still feel that sun somehow.
There is always a glimmer of positivity and warmth to be found, even in the darkest of situations.
When I know that my sun will shine just as sure as this world can spin,
Believing in the natural cycles of life can help one weather any storm and have faith in a brighter future.
I can hold on fine, cause it almost time, for that sun to come 'round again.
Keeping a positive outlook and waiting patiently for better times ahead can help one persevere through difficult times.
So I'll walk beside the sea on this frozen ground
Even when circumstances are harsh and unforgiving, it's important to keep moving forward and exploring new paths.
Where there once was a warm weather crowd.
Memories of happier times can provide comfort and inspiration when times are tough.
Even though that summer's been a long time gone,
Despite the passage of time or the loss of something special, it's possible to find warmth and hope in everyday moments and experiences.
I can still feel that sun somehow.
The warmth and energy of happier times can stay with us, providing comfort and strength in the present.
When your love grows cold and your heart grows dark
Heartbreak and loss can feel isolating and painful, but it's important to remember that these experiences are a natural part of the human experience.
and the blame seems to fall on you.
It can be easy to internalize negative experiences and feel responsible for them, but it's important to remember that often these events are beyond our control.
Well look how seasons must change and don't think it so strange
Just as the seasons naturally shift and change, so too do relationships and emotions. It's important to embrace this ebb and flow of life.
that your love goes in circles too.
Love is a cyclical experience, and even when one relationship ends, it's possible to find new connections and experiences in the future.
And just know that your sun will shine just as sure as this world can spin,
Just as the world keeps turning and moving forward, so too will life bring new opportunities for happiness and love.
and I know you'll find, that it's almost time, for that love to come 'round again.
While difficult times and setbacks can test our resolve, it's important to stay positive and patient, knowing that brighter days will come.
We can hold on fine, cause it's almost time, for that love to come 'round again.
Believing in the potential for positive change and growth can help us weather any storm, no matter how difficult.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID PATRICK WILCOX
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