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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It Looks Like Love
Josh Rouse Lyrics
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she doesn't wear a conciounse
she doesn't play by rules
so turn me on baby everynight
and in the daytime too
i feel like flyin'on an airplane(?)
like some clueless fool
there goes that melancholy feeln' again
it looks like love is gonna find a way
hey, hey, hey
and when you start believn' in it
it looks like love is gonna show it's face
hey, hey, hey, heyy
i got some things to show her
i take her to my room
she likes to eath that chocolate
she likes to sit on it to?
she turns me on baby everynight
and in the daytime too
i feel like flyin' on an airplane(?)
like some clueless fool
there goes that melancholy feeln' again
it looks like love is gonna find a way
hey, hey, hey
when you start believn' in it
it looks like love is gonna show it's face
hey, hey, hey, heyy
and when you start believn' in it
it looks like love is gonna show it's face
hey, hey, hey, heyy
The song "It Looks Like Love" by Josh Rouse tells the story of a man who is falling in love with a woman named Sands. The lyrics describe how Sands is a free spirit, unencumbered by societal constraints. She even has a photograph of herself in the nude, indicating her disregard for what others might think of her. The man is deeply attracted to her and wants to be with her all the time, even feeling like he's "flyin' on an airplane" whenever he's with her.
Despite his blissful state, the man can't help but feel a sense of melancholy. He knows that falling in love is a risk and that he may get hurt in the end. However, he believes that love will find a way and is optimistic that it will show its face when he starts to truly believe in it.
The song conveys a sense of youthful exuberance and carefree joy, but also acknowledges the potential for heartbreak that comes with falling in love. It's a beautiful and honest exploration of the many emotions that accompany love.
Line by Line Meaning
sends has a little photograph that she shot in the nude
The subject sends someone a picture of herself naked, showing she's not ashamed of her body
she doesn't wear a conciounse
The subject doesn't have a moral compass guiding her actions
she doesn't play by rules
The subject acts outside of societal norms and regulations
so turn me on baby everynight
The subject wants to be sexually aroused by her partner every night
and in the daytime too
The subject desires sexual arousal from her partner even in the daytime
i feel like flyin'on an airplane(?)
The subject experiences intense excitement and joy, as though on a flight
like some clueless fool
The subject is acting foolishly, unaware of consequences
there goes that melancholy feeln' again
The subject has a recurring feeling of sadness
it looks like love is gonna find a way hey, hey, hey
Despite the melancholy feeling, the subject is optimistic love will prevail
and when you start believn' in it
Believing in love is essential for it to manifest
it looks like love is gonna show it's face hey, hey, hey, heyy
When love is embraced, it will become apparent
i got some things to show her
The subject wants to impress and woo their partner
i take her to my room
The subject intends to be intimate with their partner
she likes to eath that chocolate
The partner enjoys indulging in chocolate
she likes to sit on it to?
The partner may find sexual pleasure in contact with chocolate
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JOSH ROUSE
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