Rouse lived in various places in Midwest America during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University, he eventually settled down in Tennessee, where he met some local musicians and began recording. Signing to the Rykodisc subsidiary Slow River, in 1998, Rouse issued his debut album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, to widespread critical acclaim; upon settling in Nashville, he was befriended by Kurt Wagner, frontman of the endlessly brilliant chamber country group Lambchop, and in the fall of 1999, the two singers/songwriters issued a collaborative EP, Chester.
Rouse's second solo LP, Home, appeared the following spring and was followed by Under the Cold Blue Stars in 2002. For his next record Rouse hooked up with producer Brad Jones and the resulting album in 2003, 1972, was both a homage to the soft rock sounds of Rouse's youth and an opening up and deepening of his sound. Before the release of his next album, Rouse's marriage ended and he moved from Nashville to Spain. This spawned 2004's Nashville, an example of his versatile musical talent, featuring a blend of Rock, Jazz and Ballad. It served as a farewell to both the city and his marriage; it was also his most fully realized record to date. This album was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005 (#80).
Rouse's next album, called Subtitulo, was released March 21, 2006 in which his move to Spain was evident.It marked a further finessing of his sound and a move towards the music of an early Paul Simon.
2007 saw a rather busy year for Rouse. He started off supporting John Mayer on a series of his Winter Tour dates. Not soon after, he released a joint EP with his girlfriend Paz Suay, under the moniker of She's Spanish, I'm American. At the end of July, Rouse released his 7th LP, Country Mouse, Cit y House. The record marked a detour from Subtitulo, offering a fuller, more instrumental sound, which appeared to divide both critics and fans. Rouse toured extensively worldwide to support the album.
He released "El Turista" in February 2010 and "The Happiness Waltz" in 2013.
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Flair
Josh Rouse Lyrics
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The older I get, I spill blame
And I lived there six months
The past is all I'm driven for
I'm driven for
And I can't recall a name
Faces are the same to me
And I would fake it for you
There's no where near the truth to say
The truth to say
Silly simple lies
They made a human being
Out of you
And I can sympathize
I've always been the one that's there with you
Don't
Lose that
Flair
Don't (and I can sympathize)
Lose that (I've always been the one that's there)
Flair (for you)
If you want me to, I will (flair)
Flair
Flair
Flair
Want me to
In Josh Rouse's song Flair, the lyrics seem to speak about a person who is struggling with memories of the past and trying to move forward. The opening lines of "You want me to, I will" suggest a willingness to please and accommodate others, even if it means sacrificing one's own needs or desires. The following line "The older I get, I spill blame" could be referring to a sense of regret or guilt about past actions. It could also suggest a tendency to blame oneself for things that may not be entirely one's fault.
The next lines "And I lived there six months, the past is all I'm driven for, I'm driven for" seem to reinforce the theme of dwelling on the past. The reference to living somewhere for six months could suggest a temporary residence or a period of transition. However, the focus on the past is all-consuming for the singer, indicating an inability to move on from certain memories or experiences.
The lines "And I can't recall a name, faces are the same to me, the same you see" could suggest a feeling of detachment or disconnection from others. The inability to recall names or differentiate between faces could imply a sense of isolation or loneliness. The subsequent lines "And I would fake it for you, there's nowhere near the truth to say, the truth to say" could suggest a desire to please others even if it means being dishonest or insincere. It could also indicate a difficulty in expressing one's true feelings or emotions.
The refrain of "Don't lose that flair" seems to be a message of encouragement or support to someone else. The lines "Silly simple lies, they made a human being out of you, and I can sympathize, I've always been the one that's there with you" suggest empathy and understanding for the struggles of another person. The final repetition of "Flair" seems to suggest a repetition of the message of support and encouragement from the refrain.
Line by Line Meaning
You want me to, I will
I am willing to comply with your request
The older I get, I spill blame
As I age, I tend to take responsibility for negative circumstances
And I lived there six months
I resided in that place for half a year
The past is all I'm driven for
I am motivated solely by events and experiences that have already occurred
I'm driven for
I am motivated, determined
And I can't recall a name
I cannot remember a person's name
Faces are the same to me
I have difficulty recognizing different people
The same you see
They look alike, indistinguishable
And I would fake it for you
I would pretend to remember or recognize someone for your benefit
There's no where near the truth to say
I am far from telling the truth
The truth to say
To be honest
Silly simple lies
Unimportant or trivial falsehoods
They made a human being
Those lies created a person
Out of you
Out of whom you are
And I can sympathize
I understand and relate to your situation
I've always been the one that's there with you
I have been a constant presence in your life
Don't
Do not
Lose that
Do not lose
Flair
Your uniqueness and individuality
Don't (and I can sympathize)
I empathize with you when I say
Lose that (I've always been the one that's there)
Don't lose that special quality that makes you who you are when I've always been present in your life
Flair (for you)
Your unique qualities that I appreciate
If you want me to, I will (flair)
I am willing to help you maintain and showcase your individuality
Flair
Individuality and uniqueness
Flair
Uniqueness and individuality
Flair
Your distinguishing attribute
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Josh Rouse
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Yoni that’s exactly where I first heard it!! I searched the internet forever for this!
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