Bundy made her stage debut in regional theatre at age 9, originating the role of Tina Denmark in the Off-Broadway show Ruthless! The Musical. For this part, she was nominated for a 1993 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. Her Broadway debut was in 2002, in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray, originating the role of Amber Von Tussle. She was next seen as a standby for Glinda in Wicked. She is now playing the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: The Musical, for which she received her first Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.
Offstage, Bundy has appeared in films including The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993), Life with Mikey (1993), and Jumanji (1995). She appeared in the 2006 film adaptation of Dreamgirls as a member of the fictitious pop group "Dave & the Sweethearts". Bundy was also seen on the CBS soap opera The Guiding Light as Marah Lewis for two years, as well as in television shows such as Veronica Mars, Happy Hour, Modern Men, Cold Case, and Strangers With Candy.
Her first music release, entitled "I'll Be Home For Christmas", benefited her own charity as well as the Bluegrass Area Jazz Association (BAJA). Her latest album, is in a genre all its own, "Y'alternative". "Longing for a Place Already Gone" is a country music album which includes not only includes Laura Bell's favorite tunes, but her own unique songs as well.
Texas
Laura Bell Lyrics
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To work a job I know you hate --
To feel so lost and far away from home.
When the day is done, you're dead on your feet,
And the ends that never seem to meet
Have got you living close to the bone.
Yeah, Baby you look stressed, you need a little rest.
But I can chase your troubles away.
Chorus:
Lie back, think of Texas, and you'll be fine.
Lie back, relax, and unwind.
Just put yourself in my hands,
And I'll ease your worried mind
Just lie back and think of Texas, and you'll be fine.
Just think of the sate and the people you love,
And the Lonestar shinin' down from above
On the only place you truly do belong.
Someday you'll be livin' free as a bird,
Where seldom is heard a discouraging a word,
And every jukebox plays your favorite song.
So grab yourself a beer, come on over here.
Let me love your troubles away...
(Repeat Chorus)
Well, I know how hard it can get,
Oh, but, Baby, we ain't licked yet.
And after everything we've been through,
All our dreams will come true.
So, lie back, think of Texas, and you'll be fine
Lie back, think of Texas and unwind.
Oh, Just put yourself in my hands,
Baby, I'm gonna blow your mind.
So, lie back and think of Texas and you'll be fine.
Lie back and think of Texas and you'll be fine.
So Fine ...
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Texas
(repeat)
The song "Texas" by Laura Bell is an empathetic ballad that aims to soothe and uplift the spirits of someone who has recently moved from Austin to Los Angeles and is struggling to adjust to their new life. The singer acknowledges the difficulties that come with living far away from home, especially when your job is unsatisfying and you're struggling to make ends meet. However, she offers a solution- to lie back, think of Texas, and let go of one's worries. She urges the listener to picture the state they love, with the Lone Star high above and the sound of their favorite songs playing in jukeboxes. The hope is that by doing so, the listener will find some peace and be reminded of why Texas will always be their true home.
Interestingly, the song's lyrics present Texas as this sort of utopian space where everything is right with the world. The singer talks about how everyone is free as a bird in Texas and how the state is the only place the listener truly belongs. This fantasy of what Texas represents is reinforced by the repeated line "just think of Texas and you'll be fine" as if it's a magic spell that can rid someone of all their troubles. The phrase "think of Texas" is even presented as a verb, perpetuating this idea that imagining Texas is a proactive, tangible action that can fundamentally change someone's emotional state.
Moreover, the song's gentle melody and sound create a soothing and uplifting atmosphere that mirrors the lyrics' comforting message. The chorus, in particular, is both empowering and reassuring, as the singer promises that she can help ease the listener's worries, saying, "just put yourself in my hands, Baby, I'm gonna blow your mind". The song is a testament to Laura Bell's talent as a songwriter and the way in which she can craft a song that is legitimately empathetic, heartwarming and genuinely hopeful.
Line by Line Meaning
You came from Austin to LA
You left your home in Austin to work in LA.
To work a job I know you hate --
You took a job in LA that you don't like.
To feel so lost and far away from home.
You feel disconnected and far away from your true home.
When the day is done, you're dead on your feet,
You're exhausted at the end of the day.
And the ends that never seem to meet
You're struggling financially to make ends meet.
Have got you living close to the bone.
You're living paycheck to paycheck and barely making it.
Yeah, Baby you look stressed, you need a little rest.
You're visibly stressed and need to relax.
But I can chase your troubles away.
I can help you forget your problems and feel better.
Lie back, think of Texas, and you'll be fine.
Imagine Texas and you'll feel better.
Lie back, relax, and unwind.
Get comfortable and relax.
Just put yourself in my hands,
Trust me and let me take care of you.
And I'll ease your worried mind.
I'll help you forget your worries.
Just think of the state and the people you love,
Think about the state you love and the people you care about there.
And the Lonestar shinin' down from above
Visualize the Lone Star state flag.
On the only place you truly do belong.
Remember where you truly belong in your heart.
Someday you'll be livin' free as a bird,
One day you'll be free and happy like a bird.
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,
A place where negativity is rare.
And every jukebox plays your favorite song.
A place where everything is just right, even the music.
So grab yourself a beer, come on over here.
Let's relax and enjoy together.
Let me love your troubles away...
I can make you forget your problems with love.
I know how hard it can get,
I understand how difficult things are for you.
Oh, but, Baby, we ain't licked yet.
But we haven't given up yet.
And after everything we've been through,
We've been through a lot, but...
All our dreams will come true.
We still have hope and all of our dreams will come true.
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Texas
Texas will help us forget our problems and relax.
Contributed by James A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.