Ward was previously with the band Rodriguez, which included bassist Kyle Field (of Little Wings fame) and drummer Mike Funk. They recorded and released on cassette Box Plots and Cash Crops and then the album Swing Like a Metronome in 2000. Duet for Guitars #2 was released on Howe Gelb's Ow Om record label. Ward's 2001 album, End of Amnesia, was released by Future Farmer Records, and his subsequent albums have been released on Merge Records. A collection of live recordings, Live Music & the Voices of Strangers, was a self-released disc that was sold at his shows. His next album, Transfiguration of Vincent, was released in 2003, followed by Transistor Radio in 2005. A year later, Post War was released.
In 2006, he contributed a song to, and helped produce, the John Fahey tribute album, I Am the Resurrection. He also contributed the song "Transfiguration #1" from Transfiguration of Vincent to the Brushfire Records soundtrack for A Brokedown Melody, a Jack Johnson surfing film.
His album, Hold Time, was released in 2009. The album A Wasteland Companion followed in 2012. The album title alludes to T.S. Eliot's 1922 modernist poem, The Waste Land. In 2016, he released More Rain. On June 8, 2018, M. Ward released What a Wonderful Industry.
Side Projects
In 2008 M. Ward combined forces with Zooey Deschanel and became She & Him. They have released two albums so far, Volume One in 2008 and Volume Two in 2010. He is also one fourth of the folk supergroup, Monsters of Folk, alongside Jim James from My Morning Jacket, and Conor Oberst & Mike Mogis from Bright Eyes. Their self-titled release, Monsters of Folk, was released in 2009.
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Sweetheart
M. Ward Lyrics
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You have a nice smile baby,
You drove me crazy,
Down lovers lane.
I can't explain this love I have for you,
I cannot tame this desire I have for you,
If it starts again, don't forget I love you.
Oh my love, take my hand,
We'll go walking,
Moon and stars are shinning in the sky,
Everyone I know must be jealous,
Cause they don't have a love such as I.
You have a sweetheart, sweetheart
You have a nice smile baby,
You drove me crazy,
Down lovers lane.
Oh my love, take my hand,
We'll go walking,
Moon and stars are shinning in the sky,
Everyone I know must be jealous,
Cause they don't have a love such as I.
You have a sweetheart, sweetheart
You have a nice smile baby,
You drove me crazy,
Down lovers lane.
I can't explain this love I have for you,
I cannot tame my desire I have for you,
And when it starts again, don't forget I love you, and when it starts again, don't forget I love you.
Oh my love, take my hand,
We'll go walking,
Don't forget I love you.
M. Ward's "Sweetheart" is a love song with a classic, old-fashioned feel. The song is addressed to a woman who already has a "sweetheart," yet the singer cannot help but feel a strong desire for her. He acknowledges that he cannot explain or control his love for her, and if they were to start something, he wants her to remember that he loves her. The melody and instrumentation, with a simple acoustic guitar and haunting backing vocals, create a romantic, dreamy atmosphere that complements the song's nostalgia for a sweet, innocent kind of love.
The lyrics emphasize the simplicity and innocence of the singer's affection for the woman, even as he acknowledges the struggles and dangers of love. He compares their walks together under the moon and stars to something that everyone else must be envious of, suggesting the rarity and purity of their connection. Ultimately, the song's message seems to be that love is unpredictable and uncontrollable, but it can bring joy and wonder to those who are willing to embrace it.
Line by Line Meaning
You have a sweetheart, sweetheart
You're the one I love and cherish, my dearest companion
You have a nice smile baby,
Your smile lights up my world and makes me feel happy
You drove me crazy,
You swept me off my feet and captured my heart
Down lovers lane.
We shared intimate moments and created special memories together
I can't explain this love I have for you,
My feelings for you are so deep and powerful that words can't do them justice
I cannot tame this desire I have for you,
My passion for you is uncontrollable and intense
If it starts again, don't forget I love you.
If our love gets rocky or we face obstacles, please remember that I still love you
Oh my love, take my hand,
Let's walk together through life, supporting and caring for each other
We'll go walking,
We'll journey through life together, experiencing all its ups and downs side by side
Moon and stars are shinning in the sky,
Even the heavens seem to recognize and celebrate our devotion to each other
Everyone I know must be jealous,
Our love is so special and enviable that others may look upon it with longing
Cause they don't have a love such as I.
No one else has a bond as strong and meaningful as our love for each other
And when it starts again, don't forget I love you, and when it starts again, don't forget I love you.
No matter what challenges we face, my love for you will only grow stronger and more enduring
Don't forget I love you.
Please never doubt my love for you, even when times are tough
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Johnston
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