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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Shooting Stars
Edwin McCain Lyrics
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We keep it tied with a simple lock
We hold it close 'cause it's all we got
We think it's ordinary but it's not
In a world that's starting to fade
A little love could pave the way
Don't keep it tied with the simple lock
Maybe this life is just about love and tenderness
If all we are are shooting stars
Maybe we, we can fight
All of this pain and loneliness
If all we are are shooting stars
Tired of hearing 'bout the bling-bling
We're so concered with material things
It's all cars and diamond rings
And do you think it's gonna to ease your sting
Cause that's a hole that you can't fill
Velvet rope overkill
Free your mind let your heart sing
And just remember that they're only things
Maybe this life is just about love and tenderness
If all we are are shooting stars
Maybe we, we can fight
All of this pain and loneliness
If all we are are shooting stars
I used to live by the minute
I was too blind to see
Now I've found the strength to admit it
Now it's all I believe
Please
Maybe this life is just about love and tenderness
If all we are are shooting stars
Maybe we, we can fight
All of this pain and loneliness
If all we are are shooting stars
In "Shooting Stars," Edwin McCain advocates for the importance of love and tenderness in a world dominated by materialism. His opening lines, "We keep our love in a plain brown box / We keep it tied with a simple lock" suggest that love is often kept hidden away, locked up and considered ordinary when in reality, it's invaluable. He juxtaposes this with the superficialities of modern society, "We're so concerned with material things / It's all cars and diamond rings," emphasizing that these possessions are just temporary and will never replace the importance of genuine love and connection. McCain believes that love is the key to fighting the pain and loneliness that can arise from materialistic lifestyles and that all we are is temporary and fleeting “shooting stars.”
In the second verse, McCain admits his own previous struggles with the materialistic mindset, "I used to live by the minute / I was too blind to see" but has since realized the importance of love and tenderness, "Now I've found the strength to admit it / Now it's all I believe." The song ends with a plea for listeners to embrace love and tenderness, "Maybe we, we can fight / All of this pain and loneliness / If all we are are shooting stars."
Line by Line Meaning
We keep our love in a plain brown box
Our love is a simple thing hidden from the world
We keep it tied with a simple lock
We guard our love with a simple protection
We hold it close 'cause it's all we got
Our love is the most valuable asset we have
We think it's ordinary but it's not
Our love is special and unique to us
In a world that's starting to fade
In a world where everything feels uncertain and fragile
A little love could pave the way
Love can make a big difference
Don't keep it tied with the simple lock
Don't be too protective of your love
You think it's ordinary but it's not
Your love is extraordinary and special
Maybe this life is just about love and tenderness
Perhaps life's purpose is to love and show kindness
If all we are are shooting stars
If we only have a limited time on earth
Maybe we, we can fight
Maybe we can overcome our struggles
All of this pain and loneliness
The struggles and isolation we face
Tired of hearing 'bout the bling-bling
Sick of hearing about material possessions
We're so concered with material things
We are too focused on material things
It's all cars and diamond rings
We prioritize cars and jewelry over love
And do you think it's gonna to ease your sting
Do you believe material things will truly make you happy?
Cause that's a hole that you can't fill
Material things can't replace love or fill a void
Velvet rope overkill
Excessive luxury is unnecessary
Free your mind let your heart sing
Think positively and let love guide you
And just remember that they're only things
Material things are temporary and not as valuable as love
I used to live by the minute
I used to take life for granted
I was too blind to see
I didn't fully appreciate what I had
Now I've found the strength to admit it
I have accepted my past mistakes
Now it's all I believe
Now I know the value of love
Please
Asking for understanding
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGIE APARO, EDWIN COLE MC CAIN, PETE RILEY
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