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?”
Talkin In My Sleep A
Machan Lyrics
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Toss and turnin' all night long
Tryin' to figure out what went wrong
All I know is that I'm in love with you
What to do to get it back
All I want and all I have
I can't think of anything but you
You're becoming my obsession
You're the center of my affection
Where do I go with no regression
You got me talking in my sleep
You been walking in my dreams
I want to be where you are
Feel like I'll lose my mind if I can't be with you
You got me talking in my sleep
Girl, you been haunting all my dreams
I wanna be where you are
Feel like I'll lose my mind if I can't be with you
They're these shadows on these walls
It doesn't matter who's right or wrong
I'm tired of walking these floors to get to you
I didn't think about your feelings
Only being what I was needing
And now I'm alone and I'm grieving
You got me talking in my sleep
Girl, you been walking in my dreams
I want to be where you areFeel like I'll lose my mind if I can't be with you
You got me talking in my sleep
Girl, you been haunting all my dreams
I wanna be where you are
Feel like I'll lose my mind if I can't be with you
You got me talking in my
Girl you been walkin' in my
I wanna be where you are
Repeat
You got me talking in my sleep
Girl, you been walking in my dreams
I want to be where you are
Feel like I'll lose my mind if I can't be with you
I'm gonna lose my mind if I can't be with you
I'm gonna lose my mind
I'm tired of walking these floors
Over you
The lyrics to Machan's song "Talkin' In My Sleep" speak about the singer's overwhelming love and obsession for someone. The opening lines suggest that the singer is restless and unable to sleep, constantly thinking about what went wrong in their relationship. Despite the pain and confusion, the singer admits to being deeply in love with this person.
The lyrics convey the desperation to regain what was lost and express how this person has become the center of their world. The singer refers to them as an obsession and the object of their affection. However, they feel lost and unsure of where to go from here.
The chorus reveals the extent of the singer's infatuation. They mention talking about this person in their sleep and dreaming about them incessantly. The desire to be with them is so intense that they fear losing their sanity if they can't be together.
The second verse suggests that there may have been a lack of consideration for the other person's feelings in the past. The singer realizes that they only thought about their own needs and is now left alone and grieving.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the singer emphasizes their longing to be with this person, further emphasizing the potential toll it would take on their mental well-being if they can't reconcile.
Overall, the lyrics depict a storyline of love, obsession, and an intense desire for reunion with the beloved. It portrays the struggles and introspection that come with the realization of past mistakes and the longing to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh Yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
Toss and turnin' all night long
Struggling and unable to sleep peacefully.
Tryin' to figure out what went wrong
Attempting to understand the cause of a problem or misunderstanding.
All I know is that I'm in love with you
Having a deep feeling of affection and attraction towards someone.
What to do to get it back
Wondering how to regain a lost connection or relationship.
All I want and all I have
Desiring and having no other focus or priority.
I can't think of anything but you
Being completely consumed by thoughts and feelings for someone.
You're becoming my obsession
Becoming intensely fixated and preoccupied with someone.
You're the center of my affection
Being the main focus and source of love and adoration.
Where do I go with no regression
Feeling lost and unsure of the next step without the possibility of moving backwards.
You got me talking in my sleep
Causing me to unconsciously speak about you even while I'm asleep.
You been walking in my dreams
Frequently appearing and influencing my dreams.
I want to be where you are
Desiring to be in your presence and close to you.
Feel like I'll lose my mind if I can't be with you
Experiencing extreme emotional distress and turmoil without the ability to be with you.
They're these shadows on these walls
There are unaddressed issues and problems lingering in our relationship.
It doesn't matter who's right or wrong
The importance of assigning blame is insignificant in comparison to our connection.
I'm tired of walking these floors to get to you
Feeling exhausted from trying so hard to reach you and make things right.
I didn't think about your feelings
Failing to consider and prioritize your emotions and well-being.
Only being what I was needing
Being selfish and focused solely on fulfilling my own needs.
And now I'm alone and I'm grieving
Feeling the pain and sorrow of being without you.
I'm gonna lose my mind if I can't be with you
Expressing the intense distress and mental anguish caused by the inability to be with you.
I'm gonna lose my mind
Feeling like my sanity is at risk due to the separation.
I'm tired of walking these floors
Becoming weary and frustrated from constant efforts to reconcile.
Over you
Because of my strong feelings for you.
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