A return to form for Katie, this band sees the songstress sailing towards a more beloved lush and organic sound with her trademark strong and inspired personal stories.
Katie has co-written songs with a host of Anzac luminaries including Tim Finn, Don Walker, Sia Furler, Josh Pyke, Tom Shapcott and her fellow ‘Captains’ band mates.
Katie and the band have been berthing a series of underground warehouse gigs around Sydney to test the waters and warm up the tunes live. Stay tuned to Katie’s myspace and facebook for regular updates/new demoes/gig footage etc and for a glimpse of what promises to be an inspired voyage.
“ I haven’t felt this positive about my music since the george days… I feel like I have finally found the right musical partners to make my music with again. I am really inspired and excited about this new record – I can’t wait to make it and tour it.”
Katie Noonan and the Captains are making this record Oct-Nov this year with International Producer/Engineer Nick Didia - with a planned Ep release February 2010 and an April 2010 Album release.
Katie Noonan is an Australian based singer-songwriter. She was the lead vocalist of bands George and Elixir, and has also released a classical/jazz duet album with her mother, soprano Maggie Noonan. See Katie and Maggie Noonan.
Katie released a solo album "Skin" which was recorded during 2006, and debuted in the Australian (ARIA) top 50 album charts at #6. She will be touring Australia with Josh Groban to promote this new album.
Return
Katie Noonan Lyrics
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a thousand colours painted all away
you two by my side, the picture seems complete
when you smile beams, there is no greater thing
when i turn and see you two standing on the beach
with the setting such framing your face
as the coloured rays peak through the clouds again
completion i feel today
i'm firing on all fours today
i feel like i have finally returned
i am so lucky to have someone to love
as you lay your head on my chest i smile
like a canvas painted by the hands of god
i am so grateful, grateful you are here
completion i feel today
i'm firing on all fours today
i feel like i have finally returned
the greatest achievement in my life
lies sleeping at my breast
how to be a girl, a mother and a woman
it's a daily test but i will do my best
completion i feel today
i'm firing on all fours today
i feel like i have finally returned
Katie Noonan's song "Return" is a heartwarming tribute to the love and joy that comes from having a family. The opening lines express the intense happiness that bursts out when the singer is with her family. The image of "a thousand colours painted all away" paints a vivid picture of the intensity of the moment. With her family by her side, she feels complete, and there is nothing greater than seeing their smiles. The second verse takes us to the beach, where the sunset frames their faces, and the beauty of nature reminds us of the magical moments experienced with loved ones. The singer's strong emotional ties with her family are evident in lines such as "like a canvas painted by the hands of God, I am so grateful, grateful you are here."
The refrain, "Completion I feel today; I'm firing on all fours today; I feel like I have finally returned," emphasizes the completeness and contentment that comes from being with those we love. The singer feels lucky to have someone to love and considers it the greatest achievement in her life. She speaks of her responsibilities as a mother and a woman; the "daily test" of being all three can be challenging, but she is determined to do her best.
Overall, "Return" is a touching song that celebrates love, family, and the unbreakable bond that comes from being together. It reminds us of how important it is to show appreciation for the people in our lives who mean the most.
Line by Line Meaning
my heart burst out with joy the other day
I experienced intense happiness recently
a thousand colours painted all away
I felt a sense of vividness and brightness in my surroundings
you two by my side, the picture seems complete
I feel content and whole when I'm with my loved ones
when you smile beams, there is no greater thing
I find great happiness in seeing my loved ones happy
when i turn and see you two standing on the beach
I am filled with joy when I see my loved ones by the ocean
with the setting such framing your face
The sunset enhances the beauty of my loved ones' faces
as the coloured rays peak through the clouds again
I appreciate the beauty of the sunset's colors breaking through the clouds
i run to you and kiss your face
I express my love to my loved ones by embracing and kissing them
completion i feel today
I experience a sense of wholeness and fulfillment
i'm firing on all fours today
I feel energized and motivated
i feel like i have finally returned
I feel like I have come back to where I belong
i am so lucky to have someone to love
I feel fortunate to have someone to care for deeply
as you lay your head on my chest i smile
I find comfort and happiness in physical affection with my loved one
like a canvas painted by the hands of god
I see my life as something beautiful and divinely created
i am so grateful, grateful you are here
I express deep appreciation for the presence of my loved one in my life
the greatest achievement in my life
Being a mother is the most significant accomplishment I have experienced
lies sleeping at my breast
My child is resting peacefully on my chest
how to be a girl, a mother and a woman
Juggling multiple roles as a female is a challenge
it's a daily test but i will do my best
I will put in effort to be the best mother, woman, and self that I can be
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.