Shine On, Dexter Freebish’s first full length album in over six years, explores new sonic territory and builds on the hook laden songs of previous releases. While creating Shine On, the band was inspired by 808 drum machines, beat up synths, and their I-phone apps. Produced by The Singularity, the album ranges from the dance, heavy beat influenced “Wide Awake,” to the rock anthem “Do You Want To.” They also collaborated with Greg Wells (Katy Perry, One Republic) on the song “Save the Last Dance.”
Dexter Freebish acknowledges the power of predestination and how it had a hand in them becoming a band. “I was just looking in the Austin Chronicle and had never been in a band or called an ad,” recalls lead singer Kyle. “At the time I wasn’t really a singer except for in school chorus, though I kept notebooks of lyrics. I saw an ad that read: “Singer Wanted. Influences Bono and Sting,” and I said, “what the heck and called, and because of reading the ad I met Chris Lowe (bass, keyboards, programming) and Scott Romig (guitars, programming) and Rob Schilz (drums.) It was the first ad I ever called and it’s still the only band I’ve ever been in.”
Their determination led to “Leaving Town,” Dexter Freebish’s 1999 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year (picked from 27,000 entries), which led to a record deal with Capitol Records for the band’s 2000 full-length debut A Life of Saturdays. After exuberantly received radio play (for “Leaving Town” and “My Madonna”), heavy video play on VH1 and MTV2, and enthusiastic tours both domestic and abroad, Dexter Freebish and Capitol Records experienced a regime change that would not allow the band to obtain the attention they deserved and both parties decided to part ways.
This set-back proved to strengthen Dexter Freebish’s resolve, and the believed this was fate’s way of telling them to independently release their 2004 sophomore album, Tripped Into Divine. Pressed by producer Matthew Wilder (No Doubt) Tripped Into Divine bridged the gap between the wide-eyed wonder of unbridled youth and the contemplative fortitude of experience. The single on this album was the fan-favorite, “Prozak,” which went on to win Rock Song of the Year in 2004 in the John Lennon Songwriting contest.
After touring the world to promote Tripped Into Divine, the band decided to go on permanent hiatus in 2005. “We all needed to do other things for a while,” says Lowe. He adds, “We never officially broke up and have all remained friends. But I can honestly say, there was never any hint that we would ever put out another Dexter Freebish record. We were pretty much done.”
In early 2008, the band decided, on a whim, to play a couple of shows throughout Texas. “It just felt right playing together again,” says Romig. “Soon after that, we started writing and recording some new songs.” One of those new songs captured the attention of Electronic Arts, garnering the band’s song “The Other Side,” a spot in the Sims 3 video game.
Steve Schnur, President of Electronic Art’s Publishing Company, Artwerk, comments, “I was in awe of the talent that Dexter Freebish exemplified when I first signed them to a record deal and these feelings have not changed. Ten years ago, I signed them to Capitol Records because of their incredible songwriting and performance abilities and ten years later I’m still working with them for the exact same reasons. The songs that they write are timeless.”
Lowe comments, “It’s crazy to look back to the days when we were on Capitol and how much money the labels would waste to record albums. With modern technology, it is so much easier and cheaper to record an album these days.” Romig adds, “We laugh because recording and mixing this new album cost less than 1/2% of our budget for the albums we made on Capitol. This is a great thing for independent artists and brings power to the people.”
Beautiful Girl
Dexter Freebish Lyrics
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Woooooo
Woooooo
Woooooo
Beautiful World, Beautiful Girl
tell me what you're thinking.
Where have you been?
Tell me how you're feeling.
Because without you life seems upside down.
Disconnected when you're not around.
Yeaaahh
You're a beautiful girl in a beautiful world and I don't want to live without you.
Cause I need you tonight make me feel so alive and I'm dying to be beside you.
Wooooo
Wooooo? is good in this decative wood so misunderstood.
Your heart's on your sleeve and you cry when you bleed.
We're reaching something good.
Without you life seems upside down.
Disconnected when you're not around.
Yeeeahh!
You're a beautiful girl in a beautiful world and I don't want to live without you.
Cause I need you tonight make me feel so alive and I'm dying to be beside you.
You're a beautiful girl in a beautiful world and I don't want to disappoint you.
Cause I walk in your light. such a beautiful sight and I'm living to be beside you.
Once I was wasting my time chasing all the things that I lost.
But now I found you and it's all brand new and I know we will always be together.
Together!
You're a beautiful girl in a beautiful world and I don't want to live without you.
Cause I need you tonight make me feel so alive and I'm dying to be beside you.
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
Together!
Together!
Together!
Together!
The lyrics of "Beautiful Girl" by Dexter Freebish portray the singer's desperation to be with the woman he loves. He asks her to let him in and tell him how she's feeling because life seems upside down and disconnected without her. He acknowledges her beauty and the world around her but emphasizes that she's the only thing that matters to him. The woo-woo sounds in the background, along with the repetition of "together," give the song a romantic, dreamy feel. The singer professes his love for the girl, stating that he needs her to feel alive and that he doesn't want to disappoint her. The song ends with an affirmation that they will always be together.
The lyrics of "Beautiful Girl" reflect the universal need for love and connection. People often feel incomplete without their loved ones and crave their presence to feel alive. The song's upbeat tune and romantic lyrics make it a fun sing-along but also convey a message of love and commitment. The woo-woo sounds and repetition of "together" provide a sense of euphoria and optimism—the idea that no matter what, they will always be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful World, Beautiful Girl
tell me what you're thinking.
The world is full of beauty just like you. What's on your mind? I want to know.
Where have you been?
Please let me in.
Tell me how you're feeling.
I haven't seen you for a while, let me in your life. Share with me how you feel.
Because without you life seems upside down.
Disconnected when you're not around.
Yeaaahh
My life seems to be incomplete without you. I feel lost without your presence around me.
You're a beautiful girl in a beautiful world and I don't want to live without you.
Cause I need you tonight make me feel so alive and I'm dying to be beside you.
You're precious to this world and to me. I want to be with you and you make me feel alive.
Wooooo?
Wooooo is good in this decative wood so misunderstood.
Your heart's on your sleeve and you cry when you bleed.
We're reaching something good.
The world can be confusing and difficult, but we're making good progress. You wear your heart on your sleeve and show your emotions.
You're a beautiful girl in a beautiful world and I don't want to disappoint you.
Cause I walk in your light. such a beautiful sight and I'm living to be beside you.
I never want to let you down, as you are an amazing person. Being with you, seeing you shine is a wonderful experience.
Once I was wasting my time chasing all the things that I lost.
But now I found you and it's all brand new and I know we will always be together.
In the past, I was chasing things that didn't matter. But now that I've found you, it feels like starting fresh, and I know we will always be together.
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
You're a beautiful girl.woooo
You are a truly beautiful girl, and I want you to know it.
Together!
Together!
Together!
Together!
We have each other and we're in this together.
Contributed by Kaelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.