Kyle answered the praise with his seven-song EP, Find Love, Let Go (2007), including the single "Get Mad," which was featured as KCRW's Song of the Day. Kyle's last full-length, Real Blasty (2009), incorporated all the strengths critics lauded in Kyle's previous work but pushed his sound in a new direction. Darker and more aggressive songs found balance in upbeat, danceable tracks like "Sushi" and polished ballads. Andrews proved his acoustic-pop sensibilities were just as comfortable in big, electronic-laden club surroundings. Tamara Vallejos of NPR described it as "...an upbeat album for sad people who just want to dance. A lesser artist could get weighed down by the broody lyrics covering unrequited love, insecurities and general enui. But Andrews pulls it off by pairing his angst with bright electro-pop rhythms and irresistible hooks."
Now, with the KANGAROO EP, on Elephant Lady Records, Andrews is returning to his cheery, sunny pop. "This is my best effort at putting out something happy," Kyle says of KANGAROO. "Truth is, I wrote most of these songs when I wasn't very happy at all. Most of them came as relief at the peak of frustration: Just after a moment when I felt totally beat, I would grab the guitar, switch on the drum machine and these songs would appear. They were all telling me something I needed to hear. 'Even if you fall down hard, I know you'll bounce right back' [a lyric from the title track] pretty much sums up the overall message." Like all of Kyle's work, KANGAROO is catchy, with measured doses of synths and beats, but it belies a sweetness that endears Kyle to anyone who listens. "Sushi" appears again as a half-tempo remix, and "You Always Make Me Smile" (recently featured in a series of Holiday Inn commercials) proves Andrews is still intent on making everyone smile.
Sushi
Kyle Andrews Lyrics
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I'm swimming in the ocean
Of pillow case blue
And I sink so deep in you
You gonna save me or not?
Could we have a moment?
It feels so real
I'm picking out a blossom
I pin it on the wall
It feels so real, so real
Wooh! Wooh!
I'm giving you a haircut
Walking to the sushi bar
Shopping at the goodwill
Learning how to swing dance
And I sink so deep in you
You gonna save me or not?
Could we have a moment?
Could we have a moment?
It feels so real
I'm picking out a blossom
I pin it on the wall
It feels so real
It feels so real
Wooh! Wooh!
I'm swimming in the ocean
Of pillow case blue
And I sink so deep in you
You gonna save me or not?
You gonna save me or not?
You gonna save me or not?
Could we have a moment?
Could we have a moment?
It feels so real
I'm picking out a blossom
I pin it on the wall
It feels so real
It feels so real
(It feels so real)
The opening lines of Kyle Andrews's "Sushi" creates a dreamy and surreal atmosphere through his unique use of language. The line "I'm swimming in the ocean of pillowcase blue" suggests that he is lost in a sea of blue dreams or thoughts, and he is diving deep into his mind, into the depths of his emotions. The second line, "And I sink so deep in you, you're gonna save me or not?" illustrates the feeling of vulnerability and dependence on his partner. He is floating alone in a sea of thoughts and emotions, waiting for reassurance from his lover who is the only one who can save him from drowning in his own thoughts.
Throughout the song, Andrews seems to be longing for a deeper connection with his lover. He is seeking these small moments with his partner, moments that feel "so real" to him. In the lines "Could we have a moment? / Could we have a moment?" he yearns for a moment of genuine connection and intimacy. The image of him "picking out a blossom" and "pinning it on the wall" is symbolic of capturing these intimate moments and holding onto them.
As the song progresses, Andrews paints pictures of mundane, everyday activities, such as "giving a haircut", "walking to the sushi bar", and "shopping at the goodwill". These activities seem trivial but they represent his desire to build a deeper connection with his lover. The line "Learning how to swing dance" could also be seen as a metaphor for the desire to learn how to move in sync with one's partner.
Overall, "Sushi" is a beautifully written song that captures the feeling of vulnerability and dependence one can experience in a loving relationship. The dreamy and surreal imagery creates an atmosphere of intimacy and longing, while the lyrics convey the deep desire for a real and meaningful connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm swimming in the ocean
I'm surrounded by a vast expanse of blue, like being in the middle of an ocean
Of pillow case blue
The blue is the same shade as a pillowcase
And I sink so deep in you
I get completely absorbed in you, like sinking deep into something
You gonna save me or not?
Are you going to rescue me from this feeling?
Could we have a moment?
Can we have a chance to connect?
It feels so real
The experience is so authentic and genuine
I'm picking out a blossom
I'm selecting a flower to keep as a reminder of this moment
I pin it on the wall
I want to display and remember this experience
I'm giving you a haircut
I'm trying to make a change or improvement for you
Walking to the sushi bar
Going to a place where we can enjoy something new and special
Shopping at the goodwill
Exploring unique and meaningful items at a thrift store
Learning how to swing dance
Trying something fun and new together
You gonna save me or not?
Are you willing and able to help me through this?
It feels so real
The emotions and sensations are palpable and meaningful
It feels so real
The experience is so authentic and genuine
You gonna save me or not?
I need your help and support, can you give it?
Could we have a moment?
Can we have a moment of connection and intimacy?
It feels so real
The experience is so raw and meaningful
I'm picking out a blossom
I want to hold onto this memory and cherish it
I pin it on the wall
I want to remember and display this moment
It feels so real
This is a profound and meaningful experience
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: KYLE EMMERSON ANDREWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ldshadowlady
words cannot describe the love i have for this song
@claire5664
words cannot describe how cute this song is
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@Cindy words cannot describe that this is such a coincidence that you said this 2 days ago and how cute LDSHADOWLADY IS!
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@lozdindo
still good
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Wowwww
@hiyokosaionji1371
This song will always have a special place in my heart
@kyleandrewsofficial
You will always have a special place in the heart of this song. Thank you. Another happy one if you want to check out https://youtu.be/PNLAWxTu-So
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