The tall blonde songstress's self-titled album, 'Faith, ' sold four million copies worldwide. The album featured her hit single 'This Kiss, ' which topped the charts for three straight weeks and became her first crossover success, hitting number five on the pop charts. The album also featured 'Let Me Go, ' for which Faith received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Female Country Vocal.
The Come Home Songfacts says that Come Home, Faith Hill's first song to be heard from her seventh studio album was penned by Ryan Tedder about a soldier friend of his who was serving overseas. Hill debuted the song on the CMA Awards on November 9, 2011 and it was made available for download shortly afterwards.
American Heart, the first official single from Faith Hill's seventh studio album was written by Jonathan Singleton and Jim Beavers and tells the story of a woman whom survives her struggles by her faith in the American dream. "It bleeds, it scars, but it shines when times get hard," sings Hill, "you can't break an American heart." The song was released to country radio, for airplay on October 1, 2012. (American Heart Songfacts)
You Stay With Me
Faith Hill Lyrics
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Painting pictures on the wall
And you're still sleeping on my knees
And in the glow of silver light
I trace the lines above your eyes
Just another wrinkle that you can blame on me
But I can hear the current of the freeway in the distance
And I wonder if you ever thought of streaming off
Somewhere with it
Am I not what you thought
Will you get tired of what you got
[Chorus]
If I can't give you anymore
Than weathered ships and distant shores
Would you still be my compass
'Cause you keep loving me the same
I don't know how but you still stay with me, baby
You stay with me, baby
Another day, another week
We'll slip back in old routines
'Til nights like these come in between
Simple moments in the dark
Ones that life can't tear apart
They come along just when we need
And I still hear the current of the freeway in the distance
But I stop listening
'Cause I know you'll stay even though the waves are always shifting
We're fighting our way through
I guess I always knew
The song "You Stay With Me" by Faith Hill is a beautiful, heartfelt ballad about a relationship that endures despite the struggles and uncertainties of life. The lyrics describe a quiet night at home, with the television flashing, the glow of silver light, and the singer's partner sleeping on her knees. As she traces the lines above his eyes, she thinks about the future and wonders if he will ever want to leave, if he will get tired of what they have.
The chorus of the song is an expression of the singer's fear that she will not be enough for her partner, that she will not be able to give him everything he needs. She imagines that she is like a weathered ship, and he is her compass. Yet, despite her doubts and fears, her partner stays with her. The song captures the sense of gratitude and wonder that comes with realizing that the person you love is still by your side, even when life is difficult.
The second verse of the song goes on to describe the routines of daily life, the simple moments that make up a relationship, and the ways in which those moments can be a source of comfort and support. The singer expresses her belief that even though life may be difficult, her partner will stay with her, and they will fight their way through together.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of the power of love to endure through the ups and downs of life. It is a reminder that even though life may be difficult, there is always hope that love will prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
T.V flashes down the hall
The television flickers in the hallway
Painting pictures on the wall
The images on the screen are projecting onto the walls
And you're still sleeping on my knees
The person singing is sitting and the other person is sleeping on their lap
And in the glow of silver light
The lighting is soft and silver-colored
I trace the lines above your eyes
The singer is touching the wrinkles above the other person's eyes with their fingers
Just another wrinkle that you can blame on me
The singer is playfully taking the blame for the wrinkles
But I can hear the current of the freeway in the distance
The singer can faintly hear the sound of the freeway
If I keep listening
The singer can continue to hear the noise
And I wonder if you ever thought of streaming off
The singer is curious if the other person has ever thought about leaving
Somewhere with it
The other person would be leaving with the sound of the freeway
Am I not what you thought
The singer is questioning if they are not what the other person expected
Will you get tired of what you got
The singer is asking if the other person will become bored with them
If I can't give you anymore
The singer is unsure if they can continue to provide what the other person needs
Than weathered ships and distant shores
The singer compares their ability to provide to old, worn-out ships and far-off places
Would you still be my compass
The singer is asking if the other person will still be their guide and support
'Cause you keep loving me the same
The other person's love hasn't diminished despite the singer's fears
I don't know how but you still stay with me, baby
The singer doesn't understand how the other person continues to stay with them
Another day, another week
Time keeps moving forward
We'll slip back in old routines
They will fall back into doing things the same way they always have
'Til nights like these come in between
But certain nights, like the one they are experiencing, break them out of their routine
Simple moments in the dark
These special nights are simple and quiet moments shared in the dark
Ones that life can't tear apart
These moments are too strong to be torn apart by life's hardships
They come along just when we need
These moments happen at just the right time
And I still hear the current of the freeway in the distance
The sound of the freeway can still be heard
But I stop listening
However, the singer chooses to ignore it
'Cause I know you'll stay even though the waves are always shifting
The singer knows that the other person will stay with them despite life's constant changes
We're fighting our way through
The couple is struggling to navigate obstacles in their lives
I guess I always knew
The singer knew that they would always face challenges together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREA K. STOLPE, JOHN DAVIS KENNEDY
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