Her latest release, The Season, was recorded with longtime friend and collaborator Jake Owen (The BoDeans, Goldspot, Sahara Smith). Each song brings home the truth that there is growth from struggle, and the theme of moving from darkness to light permeates the album. Both musically and lyrically, The Season sings this message loud and clear; “I hope this album gives people excuses to love....what else are we made for?”
Recent accolades include:
Indie Artist of the Month (Apr/May 2009) - Americana Music Times
Artist of the Year nominee (2010) -Texas Music Coalition
Hostess/Artist/Producer Summer Songwriter Series 2010 - San Antonio
WINNER #1 Artist OurStage Texas Lilith Fair Competition 2010
SouthWest Regional Finalist 2010 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest
Last of the Ones
Laura Marie Lyrics
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You want to add some color back again, well, that's okay
I can tell you what it feels like when you come inside
I want to lose myself for a little while. Can you help me hide?
I've been waiting on the hourglass with you, my friend
And I've had moments of such purity and you knew me then
You've been kind enough to walk with me so far off track
You're the last of the ones who know.
You're the last of the ones who know I know.
You're the last of the ones who know I know. I know, I know.
In the world that we've been walking in, I'm well aware
That only we can see the truth of this and, no, they don't care
And I don't even want the ability to make them see
I just want to find out who I am again, who you let me be
You're the last of the ones who know.
You're the last of the ones who know I know.
You're the last of the ones who know I know. I know, I know
I've written every song I could possibly and this still won't leave me alone
It comes into my head like a prophecy.
It comes out of my mouth like my own.
No one has to tell me, I've been told
The lyrics to "Last of the Ones" by Laura Marie depict a sense of longing to find oneself again and escape from the mundanity of life. The first stanza talks about how staring too long at a picture frame can be draining, and the need to add some color back into one's life again. The singer expresses a desire to lose themselves for a little while and asks for help to do so. In the second stanza, the singer talks about waiting for something to happen with a friend and having moments of clarity and understanding. They express gratitude for their friend's companionship and ask to be taken back to who they used to be. The chorus speaks to the idea that the friend being addressed is the last one to understand the singer's true self, and they don't want to lose that connection.
The third stanza brings up the idea that only the singer and their friend can truly see the truth of the world they're in, but no one else seems to care. The drive to make others see or care is gone, and the focus is solely on finding oneself again. The final stanza emphasizes the weight of the song and how it's impossible to shake it off; it's a prophecy that the singer cannot ignore.
Overall, the lyrics to "Last of the Ones" talk about the need to take a step back from life, rediscover who you are, and hold onto those who understand you. It's a song about friendship and vulnerability, as well as the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
If you stare too long at a picture frame, you turn to gray
Focusing too long on a certain thing can cause you to lose sight of everything else, and eventually lose a part of yourself.
You want to add some color back again, well, that's okay
It's okay to want to regain what you've lost in order to feel alive again.
I can tell you what it feels like when you come inside
I can help you understand what it's like to step into my world and experience things from my perspective.
I want to lose myself for a little while. Can you help me hide?
I want to escape from reality temporarily, and I need your help to do so.
I've been waiting on the hourglass with you, my friend
We've been waiting together for something to happen, and time has been passing us by.
And I've had moments of such purity and you knew me then
I've had moments of clarity where you've seen the real me, and I want to find that version of myself again.
You've been kind enough to walk with me so far off track
You've been compassionate enough to go along with me even when I've lost my way.
I just want to be myself for a little while. Can you take me back?
I want to rediscover myself again, and I need your help to do so.
You're the last of the ones who know.
You're the only one left who understands me and knows who I truly am.
You're the last of the ones who know I know.
You're the last person who knows that I'm aware of who we are and what we've been through.
In the world that we've been walking in, I'm well aware
I know that the world we inhabit is different from the one other people see.
That only we can see the truth of this and, no, they don't care
We're the only ones who know the reality of our situation, and others aren't interested in understanding it.
And I don't even want the ability to make them see
I'm not interested in being able to make others comprehend our situation because they wouldn't understand even if they could see it.
I just want to find out who I am again, who you let me be
I want to rediscover my identity, and I need your guidance to help me find myself again.
I've written every song I could possibly and this still won't leave me alone
Despite my creative output, I can't seem to shake this feeling of being lost and unsure.
It comes into my head like a prophecy.
This feeling of uncertainty is ever-present and feels like a foretelling of something to come.
It comes out of my mouth like my own.
This feeling of uncertainty is so deeply ingrained in me that it feels like a natural part of my being.
No one has to tell me, I've been told
I already know that I'm lost and searching, and I don't need someone else to point it out to me.
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.