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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Write Me A Song
Edwin McCain Lyrics
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His dad left just after the birth
Now she's living on child support checks
I guess that's all that man was worth
She said I just need a man who will love me
But they all just want one night of sin
I know our life could be better
She said write me a song
One that makes all the girls cry
And the old women swoon
At the sound of my tune
And the hearts of the lonely will fly
Yeah, they'll fly
Beth, she sings straight from the heart
She's hidden her tracks very well
But these days she's falling apart
And it makes me feel just like hell
She says, boy, you can't imagine my life
The death and the drugs and the pain
And though I keep running
I just can't seem to break from these chains
She said write me a song
Fill it all up with words
Like brilliant and heavenly
Make it sound just like me
Just like the first time I love you was heard
And now write me a song
One that makes all the girls cry
And the old women swoon
At the sound of my tune
And the hearts of the lonely will fly
We're all feeding our lonely
Like it might go away
The doors of heaven swing wide
If we just find the right words to say
She said write me a song
Fill it all up with words
Like brilliant and heavenly
Make it sound just like me
Just like the first time I love you was heard
And now write me a song
One that makes all the girls cry
And the old women swoon
At the sound of my tune
And the hearts of the lonely will fly
Yeah, fly
She said write me a song
She said write me a song
She said write me a song
She said write me a song
Edwin McCain's song "Write Me A Song" tells the stories of two women, Kelly and Beth, who are struggling with loneliness and pain. Kelly is a single mother who is left to raise her son alone after his father leaves her. She desires to find true love but only meets men who want to use her for a one-night stand. Beth has lived a life of death, drugs, and pain, which has left her feeling disconnected and lost. Both women share a similar need, which is to have someone write them a song that reflects their stories and feelings.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant. It describes the power of music to heal the lonely heart. The women both ask for a song that will evoke strong emotions and connect them with others who have suffered similar pain. They want a song that will make girls cry, old women swoon, and hearts of the lonely fly. The song suggests that hope can be found through the power of music and that sharing our stories and pain creates community and healing.
Overall, "Write Me A Song" is a beautiful and emotional piece of music that shows the transformative power of music. The song emphasizes the importance of empathy and artistic expression, urging people to share their struggles through music and be connected with others through the shared experience of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Kelly is raising her son
Kelly is parenting her child alone since the father left after the birth.
His dad left just after the birth
The father left Kelly's child just after their birth.
Now she's living on child support checks
Kelly's living expenses are covered only by the regular payments she receives from the father.
I guess that's all that man was worth
The father's only worth was contributing to the child's financial support.
She said I just need a man who will love me
Kelly desires someone to love her and provide emotional support.
But they all just want one night of sin
The men she meets are not interested in long-term relationships or commitment.
I know our life could be better
Kelly is aware that her life could improve if she finds the right partner.
I just don't know where I should begin
Kelly is unsure how to find the right partner and start building a better life.
She said write me a song
Kelly asks Edwin to compose a song for her.
One that makes all the girls cry
Kelly wants an emotional song that resonates with other women's experiences.
And the old women swoon
The song should evoke strong emotions in older women as well.
At the sound of my tune
The song should be about her and her experiences.
And the hearts of the lonely will fly
The song should be relatable to people who feel lonely or lost.
Beth, she sings straight from the heart
Beth is a sincere and earnest singer.
She's hidden her tracks very well
Beth conceals her struggles and pain effectively.
But these days she's falling apart
Beth is currently struggling and facing challenges.
And it makes me feel just like hell
Edwin feels hopeless and unable to help Beth.
She says, boy, you can't imagine my life
Beth believes that Edwin cannot understand the difficulties she has faced.
The death and the drugs and the pain
Beth has experienced grief, addiction, and suffering.
And though I keep running
Beth tries to escape her problems.
I just can't seem to break from these chains
Nevertheless, Beth feels trapped and cannot overcome her issues.
Write me a song
Beth also asks Edwin to compose a song for her.
Fill it all up with words
Beth wants the song to have meaningful lyrics and expressions of emotion.
Like brilliant and heavenly
Beth wants the song to be beautiful and uplifting.
Make it sound just like me
The song should express her character and experiences.
Just like the first time I love you was heard
The song should be as powerful as the first time she fell in love.
We're all feeding our lonely
Loneliness affects everyone.
Like it might go away
People try to alleviate loneliness as if it were a temporary problem.
The doors of heaven swing wide
If we can address loneliness effectively, it can improve our lives significantly.
If we just find the right words to say
Communication and expression are essential in combating loneliness.
She said write me a song
Beth repeats her request for Edwin to create a song for her.
Yeah, fly
The song should uplift and inspire people, causing them to feel as though they are 'flying.'
She said write me a song
Kelly repeats her request for Edwin to create a song for her.
She said write me a song
Kelly repeats her request for Edwin to create a song for her.
She said write me a song
Beth repeats her request for Edwin to create a song for her.
She said write me a song
Beth repeats her request for Edwin to create a song for her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWIN COLE MC CAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eileen’s Basic Chicken 🐓
Incredible songwriting from an underrated artist. I adore him and have since his beginning
barefeet2011
This is one my favorite songs.Thank you so much for posting it.It means the world to me.=)
john benedict Joaquin
one of my favorite,edwin mccain songs..its makes my tears fall..thanks edwin!!!
Fatima Maura Zucchi
This song is perfect, wow
steve lowe
great lyrics
Melissa Anne
This song is just beautiful :)
Sound Sleep
This remains a wonderful edwin mccain song.
Aldous Cariño
love this
Rainbow Cupcake
Ed u can sing anything and make it beautiful!!!....Aw ur amazing.....stunning..wow❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
steve lowe
great lyrics