After signing a contract with the Atlantic Records label Lava Records in 1994, his first major-label album, Honor Among Thieves, was issued in 1995. His second album, Misguided Roses, spawned I'll Be, a major single in 1998. Two more albums (Messenger and Far from Over) followed, but at the end of 2001, he split from Lava. In 2003 he released a collection of acoustic versions of songs both old and new called The Austin Sessions via ATC Records, a Nashville-based independent record label (at which McCain was the first artist signed following its creation in 2001). Mid-2004 saw the arrival of his first studio album in three years, entitled Scream & Whisper, which was released on another indie label, DRT Entertainment.
He has released two DVDs to date. The first was through ATC records in late 2002, called Mile Marker: Songs and Stories from the Acoustic Highway, and it consisted of interviews, live performances, and other material. The other was in late 2004, Tinsel & Tap Shoes. It was his first live concert DVD, recorded at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A new CD was released in April, 2006 titled, Lost in America. Edwin recently signed a contract with Vanguard Records. This album (#8) is said to be a true "rock 'n roll" collection.
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See The Sky Again
Edwin McCain Lyrics
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Lift my vision from the ground lift it to the sky
Skies they used to be so ugly rain that stings my face
Opens up their glory just earth and sky and space
And your passionate embraces absolve me of my sin
Your life lifts me up so I can see
See the sky again
And I've lived through all the flash-fire set off like lightning spark
Yes they burn so brightly and oh they burn so hot
And these fantasies of all our love tearing at the ground
Wrapped up in the vortex of sweat and sex and sound
And your passionate embraces absolve me of my sin
Your life lifts me up so I can see, see the sky again
Hide me
From the love I'm too scared to send
Hide Me
'Til I see the sky again
And your passionate embraces absolve me of my sin
Your life lifts me up so I can see
See the sky again
The lyrics to Edwin McCain's song See The Sky Again are an emotional and melancholic reflection of the struggles of life and the saving grace of love. The opening lines of the song, "Whispered from my heart and soul to my unwilling eyes, lift my vision from the ground lift it to the sky", set the tone of the song, with the singer confessing to an unwillingness to look up and take in the beauty of the sky. He reveals that the sky had been ugly before, with rain that stings his face, but now he sees its glory, unobstructed by the chaos on the ground.
The next verse speaks of the intensity of life and love in all of its forms. The "flash-fire" of a lightning spark, the burning intensity of love, and the raw nature of sex all serve to tear at the ground, but despite it all, the singer finds solace in the loving embrace of his partner. In the chorus, he attests that her love absolves him of his sins and lifts him up to see the beauty of the sky again.
The final verse is a plea for her to protect him from the vulnerability and fear that come with love until he can once again see the sky with clarity. The emotional weight of the song is conveyed through McCain's heartfelt lyrics and his signature soulful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Whispered from my heart and soul to my unwilling eyes
I'm telling myself to open my eyes even if I'm not ready to see what's really happening.
Lift my vision from the ground lift it to the sky
I need to stop focusing on what's right in front of me and lift my gaze to something greater.
Skies they used to be so ugly rain that stings my face
Life used to be painful and hard to endure, like a heavy rainstorm that never ends.
Opens up their glory just earth and sky and space
But sometimes even the most difficult situations can transform into something beautiful and expansive, like an endless sky and boundless space.
And your passionate embraces absolve me of my sin
When I'm with you, all my fears and doubts disappear and I'm forgiven for everything I've done wrong.
Your life lifts me up so I can see
You give me the strength and hope I need to keep going, even when things seem impossible.
See the sky again
With you, I'm able to see beyond my troubles and see the endless possibilities in life.
And I've lived through all the flash-fire set off like lightning spark
I've experienced intense moments of passion that ignite like a lightning bolt, but they burn out quickly.
Yes they burn so brightly and oh they burn so hot
These moments are exhilarating and intense, but they're not sustainable.
And these fantasies of all our love tearing at the ground
I dream of a love that's so strong it shakes the earth beneath us and takes us to new heights.
Wrapped up in the vortex of sweat and sex and sound
In these moments, we're completely consumed by our desire for each other, lost in a whirlwind of sensations and emotions.
Hide me
I'm scared of what might happen if I open myself up completely to you.
From the love I'm too scared to send
I'm afraid to express my true feelings for you and risk getting hurt.
'Til I see the sky again
But I know that with your love and support, I'll find the courage to face my fears and reach for the sky once more.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWIN COLE MC CAIN
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