She received much critical acclaim for her 2005 release, Paradise Hotel, which contains songs that strike a chord with listeners in light of recent events. "Requiem" honors Hurricane Katrina and tsunami victims with hopeful pleas to the Virgin Mary, while "Man of God" is a bitter, unapologetic denouncement of President George W. Bush and his administration.
"The actions of this regime do not follow the teachings of Christ, what I call real Christianity," Gilkyson said in August 2005. "I just don't appreciate the religious right acting like I don't love God and my country just because I'm not in their corner. I'm mad and I want other people to be mad about this too."
In 2008, her album Beautiful World came out, again on Red House Records. The songs vary from pop to folk and points in-between, with songs ranging from intimate ballads to rallying cries against the imperialist machine. She recently collaborated on a new album entitled Red Horse with two of her Red House Records label-mates John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky.
In 2011, she came out with Roses at the End of Time. Recorded at her home with the help of her son and co-producer Cisco Ryder, Gilkyson took a longer time in the studio and came out with a more eclectic and personal album. She continues to tour about 150 dates per year in the United States and overseas.
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Dream Lover
Eliza Gilkyson Lyrics
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Just to get away from my family
Daddy's little dream I was only 16
But I took all misfortune would hand me
Some john had a camera and an internet site
And the streets were getting crowded
I took the money, it was over by midnight
I do my time in the eye of the lens
So some loser can launch his rocket
What do I care if they think they're my friends
When their money is in my pocket
You can call me a victim you can call it a sin
You can stand on your stump and shout it
But it's man's world that we're livin' in
And I don't want to talk about it
[Chorus]
Cause I'm your dream lover
Your wish is my command
I'm your dream lover
Better than a one night stand
Dream lover
As close as the palm of your hand
I'll do the things that your girlfriend won'
And make you believe that I like it
I say do it when the others say don't
And won't even try to fight it
I can make it seem it's not cruel or extreme
Like I can't live a minute without it
Daddy's little girl is a porno queen
But I don't want to talk about it
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Eliza Gilkyson's song Dream Lover tell the story of a girl who ran away from her family and ended up living on the streets of New Orleans. She was only 16 years old and had to resort to selling herself to make a living. The song talks about how she did what she had to do to survive, even if it meant taking money from johns who had cameras and were running internet sites. She doesn't want to talk about it because it's a painful memory that she wants to forget.
The chorus of the song talks about how she's a dream lover who will do anything to please the men who pay her. She says that their wish is her command and that she's better than a one night stand. She also talks about how she can do things that other girls won't do and that she won't even try to fight it. The song is a commentary on the objectification of women and how society has created a market for prostitution.
The lyrics are powerful and insightful, and they shed light on a dark and often overlooked aspect of society. The girl in the song is a victim of circumstance and a society that values women based on their looks and sexual appeal. The song is a reminder that we need to stop objectifying women and start treating them with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
I lived on the streets down in New Orleans
I resided on the streets of New Orleans to escape my family.
Just to get away from my family
I left my family since it had become unbearable.
Daddy's little dream I was only 16
My father had big aspirations for me, but I was just a young, misguided teenager.
But I took all misfortune would hand me
I accepted any misfortune that came my way.
Some john had a camera and an internet site
A man I didn't know filmed me, and he put it on the internet.
And the streets were getting crowded
There were numerous people in the streets.
I took the money, it was over by midnight
I accepted payment for the encounter, and it ended before midnight.
But I don't want to talk about it
I don't want to discuss this further.
I do my time in the eye of the lens
I spend my time in front of a camera.
So some loser can launch his rocket
So some insignificant man can find pleasure in my videos.
What do I care if they think they're my friends
I don't care if they consider me their friend.
When their money is in my pocket
As long their money is in my possession.
You can call me a victim you can call it a sin
You can label me as a helpless person or someone who has committed an offense.
You can stand on your stump and shout it
You can shout it from a pedestal, but it won't change anything.
But it's man's world that we're livin' in
However, we're residing in a world that men dominate.
And I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want to talk about this any further.
Cause I'm your dream lover
I'm the type of lover you fantasize about.
Your wish is my command
I will do anything you ask.
Better than a one night stand
I'm more than just a one-time fling.
Dream lover
An ideal partner you can only imagine.
As close as the palm of your hand
I am accessible and within reach.
I'll do the things that your girlfriend won't
I'll perform acts your girlfriend refuses to do.
And make you believe that I like it
And convince you that I enjoy doing it.
I say do it when the others say don't
I'm willing to do things others wouldn't.
And won't even try to fight it
And I won't resist or object.
I can make it seem it's not cruel or extreme
I can make it appear less savage or severe.
Like I can't live a minute without it
As if I cannot exist without doing it.
Daddy's little girl is a porno queen
I'm a pornographic actress, despite being someone's daughter.
But I don't want to talk about it
I don't want to elaborate on this subject.
[Chorus]
The following lines form the chorus of the song.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Eliza Gilkyson
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