What do Sting, Pat Benatar, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Government Mule… Read Full Bio ↴What do Sting, Pat Benatar, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Government Mule, and Pink Floyd all have in common? In addition to the obvious fact that each has enjoyed massive commercial success, all of those artists are fortunate enough to have availed themselves of the vocal talents of singer/songwriter and guitarist Machan. Now, with the release of Motion of Love on NuGroov Records, Machan is truly stepping out from the background with a CD that showcases the many facets of her exotic adult-pop-meets-jazz sound.

Machan’s reputation as an accomplished professional has earned her the respect of her musical peers, some of the most illustrious of which join her on Motion of Love. The CD features guest appearances by jazz greats John Medeski, John Scofield, and Randy Brecker, and Brazilian percussionist Portinho, as well as strong musical contributions from Government Mule’s Danny Louis (who also just happens to be Machan’s husband!) Not to be overlooked is Machan’s first-class guitar playing that sets thetable for this feast of talent.

It’s no surprise that Machan has followed a musical path. Her mother was a Japanese jazz vocalist who met Machan’s father when he booked her trio, which also featured pianist Toshiko Akioshi, into a post WWII officers club in Yokohama. Raised in the US, by the age of twelve Machan had taught herself to play the guitar, emulating her early musical heroes such as Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, and had begun to perform in venues around her hometown. By the age of 16, she was supporting herself as a performer. She studied jazz theory and vocal performance at William Patterson College, and soon found herself sharing the stage with artists ranging from Pink Floyd to George Benson to Sting. The lessons she learned from her experiences in the world of pop superstardom resonate for her now that she’s committing her self to her solo career: “The guys in Pink Floyd were mega rock stars yet they were down to earth and wonderful to work with. They taught me that success doesn’t mean you have to be out of touch with reality or change who you are. You decide who you want to be and what to do with that kind of power.”

A few years back, following an extensive tour with Sting, Machan finally felt the confidence to strike out on her own as a performer. “Even though I had some great experiences, working as a background singer wasn’t what I really wanted to do. When I was younger, I hadn’t found my direction or my voice as an artist, so I hid behind other artists.” Machan began to find her own way with her debut self-titled release, which reflected the singer’s myriad influences, softly weaving her inviting vocals around warm Brazilian rhythms and adult pop melodies, spiced with hints of jazz and world music. “Now I feel like I’m back on the path that I started down when I was a teenager. I’ve come back to my own main road now, and I am so happy to feel back on track.”

Motion of Love sustains the mellifluous momentum of Machan’s signature sound, enhanced by an even greater depth and meaning. “I hope that people will feel like I’ve shared more of myself with them, this time out,” she explains. “I hope that my music will touch or inspire them in some way. After all, isn’t that what everyone wants – to contribute and make a difference?”

Everywhere I Go
Machan Lyrics

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Yesterday a sad goodbye
I told you that it wouldn't be for long
But it seems like a thousand years since I've been gone
Oh, what I'd give to hold you in my arms
Can't you see how much I need you tonight
I'm going crazy girl, can't get you off of my mind
Everyday that I live without you
I just can't help but dream about you

Everywhere I go
And after all the love that I've left behind me
You're the one I keep inside me
Everywhere I go... I get that feeling
It's hard to be so far apart
When thoughts of you keep coming on so strong
I picture you in every face I see
Now I know I left a part of me back home with you
There's nothing like falling for the very first time
I won't forget you girl, for the rest of my life
Everyday that I live without you
I just can't help but dream about you
Everywhere I go
And after all the love that I've left behind me
You're the one I keep inside me
Everywhere I go
I get that feeling
Everywhere I go
I get that feeling
You're with me
Everywhere I go
Everyday that I live without you
I just can't help but dream about you
Everywhere I go
And after all the love
That I've left behind me

You're the one I keep inside me
Everywhere I go
So when you're feeling lonely baby keep on shining
You'll always be here right beside me
Everywhere I go

Overall Meaning

The song Everywhere I Go by Machan is a touching ballad about the pain of separation and how being apart from someone you love can make you feel lost and lonely. The opening lines describe a sad goodbye, and the singer wishing they could hold their love interest in their arms once again. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, as the singer reflects on how much time has passed since they were last together. Despite the distance, the singer confesses that they can't stop thinking about their love interest, who is constantly on their mind.

The chorus talks about how the singer feels that their love is with them wherever they go. Despite being far apart, the singer feels a strong connection to their love interest and can't help but dream about them. The lyrics suggest that their love is still burning strong, even if they've left it behind in the past. The final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer assures their love interest that they will always be there, right beside them.

Overall, the song captures the bittersweet nature of love and how being separated from the person you love can be both painful and beautiful at the same time. It's a touching tribute to the power of love and how it can endure even across distance and time.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday a sad goodbye
The day before today was the moment we parted with sadness.

I told you that it wouldn't be for long
I informed you that we will soon be together again.

But it seems like a thousand years since I've been gone
Although it hasn't been long since I left, it feels like a long time to me.

Oh, what I'd give to hold you in my arms
I would give anything to be able to embrace you.

Can't you see how much I need you tonight
Don't you realize how much I require you this evening?

I'm going crazy girl, can't get you off of my mind
I am going insane, my dear, because I cannot stop thinking about you.

Everyday that I live without you
Each day that I live without you

I just can't help but dream about you
I can't prevent myself from thinking about you.

Everywhere I go
No matter where I am

And after all the love that I've left behind me
Despite all the love I have given to others in the past

You're the one I keep inside me
You are the only one I hold close in my heart.

Everywhere I go... I get that feeling
Wherever I am, I feel the same way.

It's hard to be so far apart
It is difficult to be separated by such a distance.

When thoughts of you keep coming on so strong
When thoughts of you keep deeply entering my mind.

I picture you in every face I see
Every person I observe reminds me of you.

Now I know I left a part of me back home with you
Currently, I am aware that I left a piece of myself with you.

There's nothing like falling for the very first time
There isn't anything quite like experiencing love for the very first time.

I won't forget you girl, for the rest of my life
I will always remember you, my dear, for the remainder of my days.

So when you're feeling lonely baby keep on shining
Therefore, when you feel lonely, my darling, please keep on shining.

You'll always be here right beside me
You will always be by my side.

Everywhere I go
No matter where I am

Everyday that I live without you
Each day that I live without you

I just can't help but dream about you
I can't prevent myself from thinking about you.

And after all the love
Despite all the love

That I've left behind me
I have given to others in the past

You're the one I keep inside me
You are the only one I hold close in my heart.

Everywhere I go
No matter where I am

I get that feeling
I feel the same way.

Everywhere I go
No matter where I am

You're with me
You are by my side.

Everyday that I live without you
Each day that I live without you

I just can't help but dream about you
I can't prevent myself from thinking about you.

Everywhere I go
No matter where I am

And after all the love
Despite all the love

That I've left behind me
I have given to others in the past

You're the one I keep inside me
You are the only one I hold close in my heart.

Everywhere I go
No matter where I am

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON, MARC TANNER

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