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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Flight Attendant
Josh Rouse Lyrics
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A little baby
A mamma's boy
No one could save me
From those kids at school
They would bully
They would tease
Haunt me
"You're such a pretty boy"
"You're such a pretty boy"
"You're such a pretty boy"
"You're such a pretty boy"
Fear
I grew up so scared
The bible belt
Redneck lifestyle
One day i'll fly free
In the airplanes
"Where's my seat?
Where's my champagne?"
Champagne
I'm such a pretty boy
I'm such a pretty boy
I'm such a pretty boy
I'm such a pretty boy
Heaven knows the lengths I'd go to please them every day
They don't even notice when I'm
Down
Such a pretty boy
Such a pretty boy
Such a pretty boy
I'm such a pretty boy
Hotels were closed
And the airport was clean
I was stranded alone
In my southwest dream
Hotels were closed
And the airport was clean
I was stranded alone
In my southwest dream
The lyrics of Josh Rouse's song Flight Attendant weave a tale about the singer's personal struggles with bullying and growing up in a conservative environment in the United States. In the lines, "When I was a little baby, A mamma's boy, No one could save me, From those kids at school," he reminisces about being bullied as a child by his peers. The repeated taunts of "You're such a pretty boy" emphasize the teasing he experienced, which left him feeling alone, scared and vulnerable. As he grew up, he continued to be affected by the hostile, intolerant culture of the "bible belt" and "redneck lifestyle" around him.
However, the chorus of "I'm such a pretty boy" suggests that rather than fighting against these expectations, the singer has found a way to embrace them. He fantasizes about traveling the world as a flight attendant, with champagne in hand, living in a glamourous world where he doesn't have to conform to narrow gender roles. The lyrics hint at a potential double meaning, suggesting he is not just fantasizing about a job, but a life he never had been allowed to live. Despite this, he wonders if his efforts to fit in go unnoticed in the line, "Heaven knows the lengths I'd go to please them every day, They don't even notice when I'm down."
Overall, the song conveys the singer's persistence to find a way to be himself and escape a limited life defined by the conservative culture around him. The themes of this song are universal in nature and reflect the experiences of many people, especially the LGBTQIA+ community.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was
As a child
A little baby
As an infant
A mamma's boy
Someone who is emotionally dependent on their mother
No one could save me
No one could protect or help me
From those kids at school
From the bullying and teasing at school
They would bully
They would harass and intimidate
They would tease
They would make fun of me or ridicule me
They would taunt me
They would insult or mock me
Haunt me
Remain in my mind, causing distress or fear
"You're such a pretty boy"
A mocking insult used against him
Fear
A constant feeling of anxiety or terror
I grew up so scared
The fear had a profound impact on his formative years
The bible belt
A region where evangelical Christianity is prominent
Redneck lifestyle
A stereotypical way of life associated with working-class white people from the southern US
One day i'll fly free
An aspiration to escape from his current situation and live a better life
In the airplanes
While flying on planes
"Where's my seat?
A question asked upon boarding a plane
Where's my champagne?"
A sign of luxury or wealth associated with air travel
Champagne
A symbol of extravagance and indulgence
I'm such a pretty boy
An internalized belief or insult acquired from childhood bullying
Heaven knows the lengths I'd go to please them every day
The extent to which he would try to please his bullies
They don't even notice when I'm
Despite his efforts, the bullies remain indifferent to his existence and feelings
Down
Feeling saddened or depressed
Hotels were closed
Unable to find lodging due to unavailability or closure
And the airport was clean
An observation about the state of the airport he was in
I was stranded alone
Isolated and without companionship or aid
In my southwest dream
Refers to the southwestern region of the United States as a dream-like place
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSH ROUSE
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@luiscifuentes3045
"-Oye, si te quedas, todos los días comeremos comida Hindú.
-Nunca me pediste que me quedara.."
Tremenda escena ❤
@thaimarygarcia3082
que fuerte 😵💫
@JourneyWithin_Tiwo
Love this scene❤❤❤
@MuMmu64
mange prie aime
@ajkgkia4
This is my girlfriend's and my song. I cry when I listen to this song with or without her. I love her so much. I just want to thank you for reminding me of my love :).
@NC-pn4yg
are you still with her 9 years later?
@Nurgalinchik
bro, how's your life now after 11 years? :)
@taradiez5684
I never get tired of this song & loved Eat, Pray, Love
@dibashazmin3292
eat pray love brought me here
@steviecold1962
+Diba Shazmin And me, doesn't he remind you of Pete Doherty.