Simms was raised by a family of musicians. Her grandfather, Frank Todaro, is a jazz pianist in Aspen, Colorado, an aunt played violin for Rod Stewart, Wayne Newton and Pavaroti. Brother Tommy Simms, of top Florida band Win Win Winter is a producer, singer, song writer and produced Juliet's first CD. Singing since she was four, writing since she was nine, Simms became a fixture of the local music cafes as a teenager. It was here where the first of 5 major labels who offered her deals, caught a live performance.
Her first 4 songs were produced by the Grammy nominated members of the death metal band Spineshank, but Juliet's melodic rock tunes "The View From Below", "Changing Skies", "Old Movie", and "I Notice" were not the right fit for that production team. Juliet asked the label for a different producer and they brought in studio master Richie Zito, a writer and producer for Elton John, the Motels and Heart, and he and Juliet re-recorded a handful of tracks that immediately garnered wide notice. "Someday" and "Make-up Smeared Eyes" captured the number one spots in three separate genres of the MySpace music charts, where Juliet became a Featured Artist. Her music was subsequently licensed to MTV’s The Real World and Road Rules. Her ballad, “Old Movie” was aired as a closing song on the 2006 season finale of The Real World.
Juliet competed on the second season of the NBC show The Voice (2012) on Team CeeLo and came in second overall.
Tidal Wave
Juliet Simms Lyrics
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Here I stand where I begin
Deep in the shadows of my sin
Underneath the hearts of men
I don't think you'll see me again
Woah, woah woah, woah
Afraid that I'll be all alone
These walls around me made of stone
And I can't break 'em on my own
Not scared of dyin’ so sick of tryin'
I'm waiting for a tidal wave
I think it could save me
Wiping my slate clean
So I'm waiting for a tidal wave
(Waiting for a tidal wave)
Woah, woah woah, woah
It's hard to swallow my regret
So I've been trying to forget
Where I'm from and where I've been
Feel like a stranger in my skin
Not scared of dyin’ so sick of tryin'
I'm waiting for a tidal wave
I think it could save me
Wiping my slate clean
So I'm waiting for a tidal wave
When I see it coming I don't run away
Run away i got my feet on the ground
Everything that's keeping me from who
I am meant to be it all comes tumbling down
Not scared of dyin’ so sick of tryin'
I'm waiting for a tidal wave
I think it could save me
Wiping my slate clean
So I'm waiting for a tidal wave
(Waiting for a tidal wave)
Not scared of dyin’ so sick of tryin'
I'm waiting for a tidal wave
I think it could save me
Wiping my slate clean
So I'm waiting for a tidal wave
(Waiting for a tidal wave)
In "Tidal Wave" by Juliet Simms, the lyrics convey a sense of longing for change and renewal. The singer finds herself standing where she began, deep in the shadows of her sin, and feels invisible underneath the hearts of men. She fears being alone and feels trapped within the walls around her, unable to break free on her own. The lyrics express a desire for a transformative event, symbolized by a tidal wave, that could wipe her slate clean and bring about a fresh start.
The song explores themes of seeking redemption and release from the burdens of the past. The repetition of the phrase "Not scared of dyin’, so sick of tryin'" suggests a weariness with the struggle of everyday life and a willingness to embrace radical change, even if it means confronting the potential dangers that come with it. The tidal wave represents a powerful force that could wash away the singer's regrets and allow her to start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand where I begin
I am stuck in the same place I started, unable to make progress.
Deep in the shadows of my sin
I am deeply immersed in the darkness and guilt of my wrongdoings.
Underneath the hearts of men
Beneath the surface, where others cannot see, I hide my true emotions and struggles.
I don't think you'll see me again
I fear that I have become invisible and forgotten, and you won't notice my presence anymore.
Find me frozen in my home
I feel trapped and paralyzed within the confines of my own dwelling.
Afraid that I'll be all alone
I fear being left completely isolated and without any companionship.
These walls around me made of stone
I am surrounded by impenetrable barriers that prevent me from escaping my current situation.
And I can't break 'em on my own
I am unable to overcome these obstacles and find freedom without external help or intervention.
It's hard to swallow my regret
I find it difficult to accept and live with the remorse and guilt I feel for my past actions.
So I've been trying to forget
As a coping mechanism, I have been attempting to erase memories and reminders of my past mistakes.
Where I'm from and where I've been
The place I come from and the experiences I have had contribute to my sense of alienation and disconnection.
Feel like a stranger in my skin
I no longer recognize or feel comfortable with myself, as if I have become an unfamiliar entity within my own body.
When I see it coming I don't run away
Instead of avoiding or evading challenges or difficult situations, I face them head-on.
Run away i got my feet on the ground
I stay grounded and refuse to flee when confronted with adversity.
Everything that's keeping me from who I am meant to be it all comes tumbling down
All the barriers and obstacles that hinder my personal growth and prevent me from fulfilling my true potential collapse.
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