Her new album (and debut full-length CD), One Foot in Front of the Other, is set for release in Spring 2009. The album was produced by Dan Romer (Ingrid Michaelson), Eric Robinson (Matt Nathanson), and Ofer Moses. It features performances by an all-star cast of players, including Michael Chaves (John Mayer), Ben Peeler (Alexi Murdoch), Adrienne Woods (Josh Radin), Elliot Jacobson (ingrid Michaelson), and Marshall Altman (Kate Voegle).
Taylor’s debut EP, Waking, produced by AJ Mogis (Saddlecreek, Criteria), received rave reviews worldwide and was nominated by the LA Music Awards for 2006 “Best Independent Album of the Year.”
Pitchfork Media describes her as “refreshingly unassuming,” and Earcandy says she is “at once reminiscent of Rachael Yamagata and evocative of a female Ryan Adams.” Taylor’s songs blend rock and folk sensibilities, threatening to break your heart with their haunting melodies, spellbinding lyrics, and unforgettable imagery. The way she sings lets you know that you know she's lived every moment of the lyrics.
In 2007, Taylor and her band were interviewed on Entertainment Tonight and San Francisco’s KRON news, and they performed live on the new music television show, City Sessions: Los Angeles. Taylor was also one of ASCAP's featured artists in their highly-acclaimed Audio Portraits series.
Born in Michigan and raised in Los Angeles, Taylor began performing at a young age, working as a professional actress into her teens in TV and film. Though she began playing piano and singing at the age of three, it wasn’t until she learned to play guitar in college and began turning her poetry into songs that she realized music was her true passion. (Taylor has a BA in literature from Vassar College, attended the Sorbonne, and has an MFA in art).
Taylor currently is based in Los Angeles, where she frequently performs with her band at the famed Hotel Cafe, and other prime LA venues. Her band features a talented cast of players including Adrienne Woods on cello, Drew Lawrence on piano, Ethan Schreiber on bass, and Chris Markwood on drums.
Don't Look Down
Hayley Taylor Lyrics
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My memory's been lost and sold like it was fool's gold
You feel like a piece of me
All those clocks and hands running
All over my body
Don't look down
Love's just not allowed
Love's just not allowed
Love's just not allowed
Cold New York museum floors
I keep listening for
Your old message from before
Passing out and passing time
Living inside poetry lines
Nothing here is sacred or divine
Don't look down
I tell myself right now
Love's just not allowed
Love's just not allowed
Love's just not allowed
Don't look down
I tell myself that somehow
Love will come around
Love will come around
Love will come around
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
One foot in front of the other
The lyrics of Hayley Taylor's song "Don't Look Down" speaks of a lost memory that has been traded like a worthless commodity, represented by the image of overcoats and undertows. The imagery used in this song evokes a sense of introspection, representing the feelings of the artist. The phrase "fool's gold" symbolizes a memory that could have been valuable but, in reality, was worth nothing.
The following lines speak of the presence of another person, who feels like a part of her, but at the same time, they are all over her body, probably indicating that this person has caused her emotional turmoil. The message of the song states that 'Love's just not allowed,' which could suggest that the artist is not currently in a position to receive or give love. The use of 'cold' and 'museum floors' creates a bleak and lonely atmosphere.
The third verse stands in stark contrast to the first two verses. It speaks of the poet's attempt to look for something or someone that will give meaning and a purpose to her life, but unfortunately, everything seems just like poetry. The phrase "nothing here is sacred or divine" indicates that everything seems pointless, and nothing seems to matter. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the artist encouraging herself to keep walking one foot in front of the other and believing that someday love will come around.
Line by Line Meaning
Overcoats and undertows
I feel weighed down by the unpredictable currents of life and its many setbacks
My memory's been lost and sold like it was fool's gold
My past experiences have been forgotten or deemed worthless, like a fool's gold
You feel like a piece of me
You are integral to my being and I feel incomplete without you
All those clocks and hands running
I am constantly aware of time passing and the pressure to make decisions
All over my body
The pressure to make decisions is felt both emotionally and physically
Don't look down
I am urging myself to not give into negative thoughts or self-doubt
I tell myself right now
This is a moment of crisis and I need to tell myself to stay positive
Love's just not allowed
I'm currently in a place where I cannot allow myself to experience love or emotional vulnerability
Cold New York museum floors
The environment feels inhospitable and unfriendly, like the sterile floors in a museum
I keep listening for
I am holding onto hope that I will hear something that will ease my turmoil
Your old message from before
I am holding onto a message from my past that I hope will guide me in my present situation
Passing out and passing time
I am losing consciousness and time is slipping away from me
Living inside poetry lines
My emotions and experiences are being expressed through the art of poetry
Nothing here is sacred or divine
I feel like there is no higher meaning or purpose to my current circumstances
I tell myself that somehow
Despite my current beliefs, I am still holding onto hope that things will change for the better
Love will come around
I believe that love will eventually find its way back into my life
One foot in front of the other
I am urging myself to take small steps forward towards a brighter and more hopeful future
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Robin:"and Ted is like..."
Barney: "I love you"
Robin: "exactly"
😭😭😭😭
Samraghi Bhattarai
Here after watching HIMYM
Joram Tekhi
🥺
Kanik Tiwari
@Kristel Mae me tooo🥺😭
Collar s
I just watched that episode and damn...
T_T
Tuấn Anh Vương
HIMYMT brings me here😂😂😂 as well
Maria Borrego
"I love you, exactly" shattered my heart to see Barneys pain
Vikash Kumar
Half of both 🙂
Enigma ?
@Athul S. it was a great show the ending kinda disappointed me I wish Robin and barney stayed together
Athul S.
Commenting on this to remind how amazing HIMYM was 💙