LeBlanc grew up hanging out amongst the session musicians at Fame Studios. By age 7, LeBlanc was already learning how to play a Picking style on the guitar and began writing his own songs when his father bought him a guitar for his 11th birthday. When he turned 15 he began to hone his songwriting by playing live whenever he could, often traveling hundreds of miles on his own to play to just a handful of people.
His musical influences include Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young, Spooner Oldham and Fleet Foxes.
As soon as he was of legal age, LeBlanc was signed to Fame Music by Rodney Hall. Part of the deal was that LeBlanc got access to the studio, where he recorded his debut album. In early 2009, Rough Trade Records founder Geoff Travis was introduced to LeBlanc's music and signed him to Rough Trade.
LeBlanc's debut album Pauper's Field was mixed by Trina Shoemaker and features guest vocals from Emmylou Harris.
Low
Dylan LeBlanc Lyrics
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The wind whispers 'no'
Looking at your smile brings me down upon my knees
I don't have to go
Are you feeling alright
Are you feeling low
Are you feeling alright
Looking at your hair as it blows in the breeze
I long to hear you laugh
Looking in your eyes and that's all that I see
Reflections of the past
Are you feeling alright
You're free at last
Are you feeling alright
You're free at last
I don't have to run when I'm with you
I don't hide my fears
All is said and done when I'm next to you
I wont cry no tears
I'll be feeling alright
When I can't feel
I'll be feeling alright
When I can't feel
These lyrics from Dylan LeBlanc's song "Low" seem to be about the ups and downs of a relationship. The song's melody is calm and slow, with LeBlanc's voice adding to the melancholic feeling of the lyrics. The first verse talks about a person (presumably LeBlanc) standing in a field, watching someone they care about run through it. The wind whispers "no", which could be interpreted as a warning that something isn't right. The person sees the other's smile, but instead of feeling happy, it causes them to feel low and want to kneel down. They don't have to go, but it's unclear whether that means they don't have to leave the field or if they don't have to go through the heartache of a relationship.
The second verse describes the person looking at the other's hair blowing in the breeze and longing to hear them laugh. When they look in the other's eyes, all they see is reflections of the past, which could mean memories of good times together or perhaps difficulties they've gone through. The chorus questions whether the other person is feeling alright or low, and it's unclear whether the person asking the question is LeBlanc or the other person in the relationship. The second half of the chorus indicates that the person being questioned is now free at last, suggesting that they've perhaps been struggling in the relationship and have now found some relief.
The bridge of the song brings some hope, as LeBlanc sings that he doesn't have to run or hide his fears when he's with the other person. He's saying that everything is out in the open and he won't cry tears of sadness anymore. The final chorus suggests that the person singing the song will be feeling alright, even when they can't feel. This could mean that despite the challenges they may face in the relationship, they'll continue to push through and find a way to be happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Listening to you as you run through the fields
I am captivated by you as you frolic through the fields
The wind whispers 'no'
The wind stifles my hopes and dreams
Looking at your smile brings me down upon my knees
Your smile fills me with despair and brings me to my knees
I don't have to go
I am content to stay with you
Are you feeling alright
I am concerned for your well-being
Are you feeling low
Are you experiencing sadness or despair?
Are you feeling alright
I want to make sure you are doing well
Are you feeling low
Are you struggling with negative emotions?
Looking at your hair as it blows in the breeze
I am entranced by the beauty of your hair as it moves in the wind
I long to hear you laugh
Your laughter is something I crave and it brings me joy
Looking in your eyes and that's all that I see
When I gaze into your eyes, I am lost in reflection
Reflections of the past
Your eyes are a reminder of my past experiences
Are you feeling alright
I am checking in on your emotional state
You're free at last
You have been released from the troubles that once held you back
Are you feeling alright
I want to ensure that you are doing well
You're free at last
You are unburdened and liberated from any emotional restraints
I don't have to run when I'm with you
I don't feel the need to escape when I'm in your company
I don't hide my fears
I am open and honest with you, even about my fears
All is said and done when I'm next to you
Everything else fades away when I'm with you
I wont cry no tears
You bring me comfort and I am no longer in tears
I'll be feeling alright
I will be okay
When I can't feel
Even when I am emotionally numb
I'll be feeling alright
I will still be okay
Writer(s): Dylan James Leblanc Copyright: House Of Fame L.L.C.
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Vanessa Sandoval
I repeated the song like a gazillion times..just absolutely beautiful!
Bryan Lucignani
New favorite- but again, not so many followers. More for me I guess.