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"Let’s cut to the chase: Vagabond is one of the most faultlessly conceived and meticulously executed albums in any genre to come out of Canada in a long time..." TORONTO STAR Oct 9, 2012 (4/4 stars) - review of new 2012 release
"There are no wasted words for Straker as a lyricist. He’s like an artist painting a masterpiece without using excessive brush strokes... His ability on the piano is remarkable and his voice has found a spot that is distinctly his" REGINA LEADER POST Oct 2012 (4/5 Stars) - review of new 2012 release.
“Rufus Wainwright, as well as k.d. lang, are among Canadians making essential and beautiful music. Add the name Jeffery Straker to that list." CHICAGO FREE PRESS (Jan 2009)
“Witty…energetic & emotional. A comet of energy bursting off the stage”. SASKATOON STAR PHOENIX (Aug 2011)
BIO
Singer-songwriter-pianist Jeffery Straker performs over 100 shows per year across Canada. He recently recorded for CBC radio’s ‘Canada Live’, and had a music video rise to the top 10 (#6) on Canada’s Much More Music. His album ‘Step Right Up’ was the #5 selling album in his home-land of Saskatchewan in August 2010, ahead of both Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. He’s sure neither of them cared. But he is sure that he, in fact, did. He launched a new album in 2011, ‘under the soles of my shoes’, and toured Canada in support of it with shows ranging from intimate house concerts to a sold-out orchestral debut with the full Regina Symphony Orchestra (Oct 2011). His songs have played on both CBC and commercial radio.
Straker has completed a new recording, 'Vagabond', released Oct 2 2012. The album was produced by Canadian multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter Danny Michel and they used one of Glenn Gould's pianos at the CBC in Toronto for the project. The album debuted in the top 20 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts, has charted in the top 10 on both Winnipeg & Halifax college radio and was a top 20 selling album in the province of Saskatchewan in it's 2nd week. Michel's skilled production and arrangement savvy lend the album an earthy, organic quality allowing the songs to breathe and wrap around the listener. The recording has left critics speaking very favourably.
Jeffery and his piano-folk-pop-cabaret music are often compared to a mixture of early Elton John, Ben Folds, Sarah Slean, and Harry Chapin. Originally from small town Saskatchewan, the classically trained pianist was raised by a church organist mother and an auctioneer father. He swears he was born under the piano on the family farm. All this might explain his ability to share songs with audiences. Highlights of his recent touring include: a debut performance at the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), his 4th invite to the Breakout West Festival (Western Canadian Music Awards), Regina Folk Festival performance, and showcasing at Canadian Music Week (Toronto). He has also performed at JunoFest and NXNE and recently toured in Ghana (Africa) in early 2012.
His songwriting has seen him become a national top 10 finalist in the Canadian Radiostar Songwriting Competition and a top 20 finalist in the global Unisong Competition as well as twice placing in the top 10 in the prestigious Mountain Stage Newsong contest.
Jeffery is a musical descendant of Beethoven through teacher-student lineage (seriously...see his website for the full story). He was a student of the Royal Conservatory of Music and received his licentiate diploma in piano performance from Trinity College, London when he was 19.
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Hypnotized
Jeffery Straker Lyrics
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Yeah
Can you hear me now?
Or should I sell?
I'm thanking you for this little favour
These butterflies are dipped in silver
They pull me on this roller coaster
And man if feels so good
I'm sailin', climin up higher and higher
You lit me up on an open fire
Your draggin me round on strings of desire
And I can't go back I can't
I'm hypnotised, your fallin' through
Feeling like I'm drunk on you
You got me high I'm flyin'
This feels good
I'm hypnotised, your fallin through
Drench my mind, I'm yours to use
You got me high I'm flyin'
This is goo oh oh oh oh o o ood
Hm hm yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
I was feeling kinda left out in the cold
I came inside with you oh oh oh oh
And this aint no tail that I've ever told
Oh but it's good it's good it's good
I've got sun drippin' from this soul of mine
Struck gold lookin just like you eyes
I opened the bottle and tasted the wine
And I can't go back I can't
I'm hypnotised, your fallin' through
Feeling like I'm drunk on you
You got me high I'm flyin'
This feels good
I'm hypnotised, your fallin through
Drench my mind, I'm yours to use
You got me high I'm flyin'
This is goo oh oh oh oh o o ood
Hm hm yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
And this is good, feeling like it should
This is good, feeling like it should
Oh, this is goooood, feeling like it should
Feels like the clock has stopped
No reason left for time
Suspended state of bliss like the first time I got high
I'll take a trip, I'm floating round
Don't wanna touch down
I'm hypnotised, your fallin' through
Feeling like I'm drunk on you
You got me high I'm flyin'
This feels good
I'm hypnotised, your fallin through
Drench my mind, I'm yours to use
You got me high I'm flyin'
This is goo oh oh oh oh o o ood
Hm hm yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
C'mon Come on come on come on come on come on.
The song "Hypnotized" by Jeffery Straker is about being completely consumed by someone else, falling under their spell, and feeling hypnotized by their presence. The singer expresses their gratitude towards the subject of the song, thanking them for making them feel alive and rejuvenated. The lyrics describe the sensations and emotions associated with falling under someone's control as being akin to being under the influence of drugs. The singer feels like they are on a roller coaster, rising higher and higher, and they are powerless to resist the person's magnetic pull. They liken their state to being drunk, floating, and suspended in time. The refrain "this feels good" emphasizes the singer's enjoyment of the experience.
The lyrics also express the idea that this hypnotic state is both all-encompassing and temporary. The singer acknowledges that they can never go back to their old life and that they have been irreversibly changed by their experience but also notes that the feeling of being hypnotized will eventually fade, and they will have to return to reality. Despite this, the singer seems mostly content to bask in the glow of their current infatuation.
Overall, "Hypnotized" is a song about the exhilarating feeling of giving oneself over to someone else entirely and the ecstasy that comes with this surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon!
An expression of excitement, urging the listener to join in on the experience.
Yeah
An agreement to the current situation or state of being.
Can you hear me now?
Asking for confirmation from the listener that they are present and engaged in the moment.
Or should I sell?
Considering the worth of the experience and if it should be shared or kept to oneself.
I'm thanking you for this little favour
Expressing gratitude towards someone for the experience they have provided.
These butterflies are dipped in silver
Describing the feeling of excitement and nervousness in a beautiful way.
They pull me on this roller coaster
The intense emotions of the experience are guiding and leading the singer.
And man if feels so good
The artist is thoroughly enjoying the experience and its effects on them.
I'm sailin', climin up higher and higher
The experience is lifting the artist higher and higher, and they are enjoying the ride.
You lit me up on an open fire
The artist feels ignited and passionate from the experience with the person.
Your draggin me round on strings of desire
The strong pull towards the person is an intense and desirable feeling for the singer.
And I can't go back I can't
The artist has been completely captured by the experience and cannot leave it behind.
I'm hypnotised, your fallin' through
The singer is entranced and mesmerized by the person and their effect on them.
Feeling like I'm drunk on you
The singer is euphoric and intoxicated by their feelings towards the person.
You got me high I'm flyin'
The experience with the person is elevating the singer's mood and spirit.
This feels good
The artist is enjoying the positive impact the person has on them.
Drench my mind, I'm yours to use
The artist is fully immersed in their thoughts and feelings for the person, and feels that the person has the control.
This is goo oh oh oh oh o o ood
An expression of the intense pleasure and enjoyment brought on by the experience with the person.
I was feeling kinda left out in the cold
The singer felt lonely and disconnected before the experience with the person.
I came inside with you oh oh oh oh
The person has taken the artist in and given them a sense of warmth and connection.
And this aint no tail that I've ever told
The experience with the person is unique and special compared to any other experience the artist has had before.
I've got sun drippin' from this soul of mine
The artist feels a sense of joy and positivity deep within them from the experience.
Struck gold lookin just like you eyes
The singer has found something valuable and precious in the person's eyes.
I opened the bottle and tasted the wine
The artist has indulged in the experience and is enjoying its effects.
Feels like the clock has stopped
The singer feels so immersed in the experience that time no longer seems to matter.
No reason left for time
The singer does not feel that there is any need to keep track of time while enjoying the experience.
Suspended state of bliss like the first time I got high
Describing the feeling of being deeply content and happy, like when one first experiences a pleasant feeling from a substance or activity.
I'll take a trip, I'm floating round
The experience with the person is like a journey and the artist is happily lost in it.
Don't wanna touch down
The artist doesn't want to come back to reality and leave the experience with the person.
And this is good, feeling like it should
The singer feels that the experience is positive and is meant to be enjoyed and savored.
This is good, feeling like it should
Reiterating the sentiment that the experience is good and should be fully immersed in.
Oh, this is goooood, feeling like it should
Expressing the immense pleasure and happiness that the artist feels from the experience.
Hm hm yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
An additional expression of excitement and joy for the experience.
Contributed by Claire K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
María José Flores
Omg I just saw you, I'm from chile and I LOOOVED your performance, your song's reaaaaaally good! I really hope you win :)
Jeffery Straker
Thank you! muchas gracias !
Alvaro Saavedra
You've sung really gooooood tonight, I really like your voice. Definitely my favorite song of viña 2014 :). You really got talent, my best wishes for you, Jeffery :)
Jeffery Straker
hey hey - thank you very much for that
LinKo
Amazing song, you're a great artist, I'm so glad you won
Good luck and greetings from Chile :D!
Candace McGuire
I LOVE this song, AND the video. He absolutely rocks it live, too. So much energy, it's infectious. The crowd was literally on its feet during his performance in a little restaurant in Vancouver last year.
Larisa Hall
I love this song. It makes me fell so happy and it has a really catchy tone. I always have to sing along.
Leah Fries
Aaaah I love Jeff's music so much. Him and my mom are good friends, I've met him many times. We've listened to his music for at least 7 years and now I can brag that he has been in my house and played on my friggen piano. Wild.
Javiera Sepúlveda
Congratulations! i fell in love with this song instantly hahaha, good luck in everything! Looking forward to hear more of you :)
Jeffery Straker
@Javiera Sepúlveda hey hey! I hope to in may-june!