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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The Happy Song
Edwin McCain Lyrics
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I'm singing it for my baby
She's the only one that can bring me joy
That's why I sing these happy songs
They go
Dum dum baby de dum dum, sing it again
Dum dum baby de dum dum, happy, happy song
Happy song, happy, happy song
On a cold, rainy and windy night
She'd shut off the door, she cut off the light
She hold me close and squeeze me tight
She says, Big E everything's all right
They go
Dum dum baby de dum dum, sing it again
Dum dum baby de dum dum, all those happy song
Dum dum baby de dum dum, come on now
Happy song, happy, happy song
I'm bringing my breakfast to the table
When I go to work she knows I'm able
Do my job and come back in
You wanna see my baby's face
She just grins, grins, grins, she goes
Dum dum baby de dum dum, sing it again
Dum dum baby de dum dum, all those happy song
Dum dum baby de dum dum, oh
Happy song, happy, happy, happy, happy
Dum dum baby de dum dum, oh
Dum dum baby de dum dum, happy, happy song
Dum dum baby de dum dum, come on now
Dum dum baby de dum dum, yeah, happy song
Dum dum baby de dum dum, yeah, all those happy song
Dum dum baby de dum dum, just give me those happy song
Dum dum baby de dum dum
The Happy Song by Edwin McCain is a love song dedicated to his significant other. He sings that the only person who can bring him real happiness is his baby. Edwin expresses that he sings happy songs solely for his baby. The song's repetitive lyrics add to its light-heartedness as Edwin continues with the ‘dum dum baby de dum dum’ chorus. The song's tone is joyful and carefree, with a celebration of love at its core.
The second verse of the song further emphasizes the importance of the singer's significant other. He describes a cold and gloomy night where his partner brings him comfort and joy amidst it all. She shuts off the door and light, and holds him tight, ensuring that everything will be okay. Edwin McCain's Happy Song illustrates the profound effect that love can have in our lives. Love is a powerful force that can bring immense joy even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
When I sing this song y'all
When I sing this song, it's for my baby and she's the reason why I sing such happy songs!
I'm singing it for my baby
This song is meant for my baby, the only one who brings me joy and makes me feel happy!
She's the only one that can bring me joy
My baby is the only one who can truly make me happy and bring some joy to my life!
That's why I sing these happy songs
These happy songs are a reflection of my love and joy for my baby, and my gratitude for having her in my life!
They go
The chorus of this song goes like this...
Dum dum baby de dum dum, sing it again
Sing along with me, and let's keep this melody going and echoing around us!
Dum dum baby de dum dum, happy, happy song
This is a happy and joyful song, and it's meant to make us feel happy and joyful too!
Dum dum baby de dum dum, come on now
Let's keep the rhythm and tempo consistent, and keep enjoying this happy song together!
On a cold, rainy and windy night
Even on the dreariest of days or nights, my baby has the power to make everything all right!
She'd shut off the door, she cut off the light
My baby would create a cozy and intimate space for us, where we could have each other's undivided attention!
She hold me close and squeeze me tight
My baby would hold me close and tight, and make me feel so loved and cherished!
She says, Big E everything's all right
Even when things were not going great, my baby always had a way of reassuring me and making me feel that everything was going to be all right!
I'm bringing my breakfast to the table
I'm doing my part to contribute to our relationship and to make our moments together even more special!
When I go to work she knows I'm able
My baby has a lot of faith in me and my abilities, and that motivates me to do my best every day!
Do my job and come back in
I work hard so that I can come back to my baby and our happy life together!
You wanna see my baby's face
One of the greatest joy in my life is seeing my baby's face light up with happiness and love!
She just grins, grins, grins, she goes
When my baby is happy, she just can't stop grinning and it brings me so much happiness to see her like that!
Dum dum baby de dum dum, oh
Let's keep this happy and joyful melody going!
Dum dum baby de dum dum, just give me those happy song
All I need to feel happy is to sing this happy song and to have my baby by my side!
Dum dum baby de dum dum
This happy melody just brings so much joy to our lives, let's keep it going for as long as we can!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OTIS REDDING, STEVE CROPPER
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