Taylor has toured Europe with the supergroup D.U.P. with fellow band members Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Candy Dulfer (Prince), Mudbone Cooper (Parliment-Funkadelic) and Jimmy Cliff. If you can imagine the love child of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dusty Springfield then you are beginning to get a feel for Taylor's mixture of fiery guitar playing, sultry vocals and 100% pure soul. But unlike many other young phenoms, she has quickly developed a resumé to back up the hype. Born and raised amidst the coal mines of Britain's Black Country, she picked up a guitar and got turned on to the blues as a very young teenager.
Dave Stewart first discovered Joanne when he saw her play at the tender age of 16. He describes his reaction as follows. 'I have played with all sorts of blues musicians all over the world, such as R.L. Burnside and Jesse-Mae Hemphill. I heard something I thought I would never hear, a British white girl playing blues guitar so deep and passionately it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end! Not only was I in total shock but it took me a good few minutes to ask her how long she had been playing like that. "A few years," she replied. "How old are you now?" "Sixteen." I woke up a few seconds later on the floor.'
Taylor has toured the U.K. with her own band since she was 14, headlining top clubs such as Ronnie Scott's and the Marquee; she has also performed at several of the top European festivals, playing alongside many of her heroes like B.B. King. It is a safe bet that Taylor is the only teenage girl invited to sit in on one of Bill Wymans recording sessions.
Her own writing has led her to something beyond the blues, a soulful mix of roots and pop influences sung in a haunting smoky voice. Taylor has written with Bruce McCabe (Jonny Lang) and grammy winning songwriter/producer Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Etta James, Paul Westerberg).
Time Has Come
Joanne Shaw Taylor Lyrics
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and you ain't trampling me no more
your time has come baby
and you ain't trampling me no more
because i packed my bags this morning
now I'm headed out that door
said you gave me good times
said you gave me good times
oh how i remember the bad times more
i packed my bags this morning
now I'm headed out that door
In Joanne Shaw Taylor's song, "Time Has Come," the singer expresses her determination to take control of her life, remove herself from a toxic relationship or situation, and move forward with a newfound sense of power and self-confidence. The repeated refrain, "your time has come baby, and you ain't trampling me no more," highlights the singer's decision to stand up for herself and fight back against the oppression or abuse she has experienced. She is done being talked down to or taken advantage of, and is ready to take charge of her own destiny.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of regret or disappointment with the relationship, as the singer remembers the bad times more than the good. This acknowledgement of the negative aspects of the relationship serves to further reinforce the singer's decision to leave and move forward with her life. The final line of the song, "I packed my bags this morning, now I'm headed out that door," is a powerful declaration of independence and self-determination. The singer is taking control of her own life and is ready to face whatever challenges may lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
your time has come baby
I've had enough of your mistreatment and it's time for you to face the consequences of your actions.
and you ain't trampling me no more
I won't allow you to continue to exert power over me and make me feel small.
because i packed my bags this morning
I've made the decision to leave this toxic relationship and start anew.
now I'm headed out that door
I'm making a clean break and leaving behind all the pain and hurt you have caused me.
said you gave me good times
You may have given me some pleasant memories, but they are heavily overshadowed by the pain and suffering you have caused me.
oh how i remember the bad times more
The negative experiences and mistreatment I've endured at your hands have left a lasting impact and are more memorable than any brief moments of happiness.
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