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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Princess On The Porch
Josh Rouse Lyrics
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A coastal state and all I stood on was frozen ground
And now I found you, it's been three months to the day
Oh and baby it's so good to see you, how I missed your face
The bedroom light was on as you waltzed off through the hall
My hands were shaking, it was like I never knew you at all
You move so slowly, with such eloquence and grace
Oh baby, it's so good to see you, how I missed your face
Princess on the porch as I waited for the flood
Gave you all the love I could, I gave you all that I should
And now you tell me you are dying to be free
Oh baby it's so good to see you, why'd you have to leave?
Oh baby it's so good to see you, why'd you have to leave?
I walked out to my car, in my pocket that's where I found the key
I turned around to see you staring right back at me
That's when I realized how you wanted and it will never be
Oh baby, it's not you I was searching for, it's only me
Oh baby, it's not you I was searching for, it's only me
Oh baby, it's not you I was searching for, it's only
It's only me
Oh baby, it's not you I was searching for, it's only
me. The lyrics of Josh Rouse's song "Princess On The Porch" convey a sense of longing and confusion in a heartfelt way. The song seems to be about a search for a lost love, with the singer searching for someone who has been missing for several months. The first two lines were an indication of a futile search that might have lasted for a long time. It appears that the search has finally come to an end when the singer finally finds the person they were looking for.
The second verse suggests that the singer may have been taken aback by the changes that they see in the person they were searching for. The imagery is vivid, with "My hands were shaking, it was like I never knew you at all." The following line portrays an air of beauty in the way the person moves, with such eloquence and grace. Even so, the joy of the reunion rises to the surface as the singer says, "Oh and baby it's so good to see you, how I missed your face."
The final verse adds another layer to the song's meaning. The singer seems to be offering all the love they can, but it still isn't enough to hold onto the person they have lost. The lines "Gave you all the love I could, I gave you all that I should" imply that the singer has given all they could, but it wasn't enough to keep the other person's interest. The song finishes with the thought that the search was, in fact, about self-discovery rather than finding someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I searched for you but you were nowhere to be found
I have been looking for you but could not find you.
A coastal state and all I stood on was frozen ground
I was in a coastal state but the ground on which I walked was frozen.
And now I found you, it's been three months to the day
Finally, after three months, I have found you.
Oh and baby it's so good to see you, how I missed your face
I am incredibly happy to see you again, I missed you deeply.
The bedroom light was on as you waltzed off through the hall
I saw you leave the room as the light illuminated the hallway.
My hands were shaking, it was like I never knew you at all
Your departure made me feel uneasy as if I did not know you anymore.
You move so slowly, with such eloquence and grace
You move very gracefully and elegantly.
Princess on the porch as I waited for the flood
I metaphorically waited for an overwhelming emotion or occurrence like a flood to reveal myself to you.
Gave you all the love I could, I gave you all that I should
I offered all my affection and gave you everything I could.
And now you tell me you are dying to be free
You communicated your desire to be liberated.
Oh baby it's so good to see you, why'd you have to leave?
I am happy to see you but why did you have to go?
I walked out to my car, in my pocket that's where I found the key
I looked for the key to my car inside my pocket and found it there.
I turned around to see you staring right back at me
I looked back to see you staring at me.
That's when I realized how you wanted and it will never be
It dawned on me that you want something that cannot be.
Oh baby, it's not you I was searching for, it's only me
I came to understand that the one I was looking for was myself, not you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Josh Rouse
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K PhaNTOM
my favorite song and nobody has heard of it...
MrIrockstar
I ve heard it.. And made it listen to all my friends...
Arde Ole
One of my favourites too