Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
Dont Come Around feat. Sunshine Anderson
Macy Gray Lyrics
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The well is dry
And we're not gonna make it
Out of the war alive
He brings me close and says to me
Lets make this a happy ending
And try to stay friends
But you see
Then it would not end
And I don't wanna be
One of your friends
If we must break up
Then that's where it ends
So please don't come around
Bringing me down
Listening for your love
I don't hear a sound
Please don't come around
Bringing me down
Tossin' and turnin'
My smile's upside down
Don't invite me out to dinner
Don't call me on the phone
You wanted to leave me baby
So won't you leave me alone
So please don't come around
Bringing me down
Listening for your love
I don't hear a sound
Please don't come around
Bringing me down
Tossin' and turnin'
My smile's upside down
It's all or nothing
We'll be one or none
Right now you need to know
That I cannot begin again
After what just happened
This ain't no TV show
My heart's completely broke
So...
So please don't come around
Bringing me down
Listening for your love
I don't hear a sound
Please don't come around
Bringing me down
Tossin' and turnin'
My smile's upside down
And I miss your love baby
And I miss your lovin'
So stay away from me
In "Don't Come Around," Macy Gray and Sunshine Anderson sing about a relationship that has run its course. The singer acknowledges that the love has ended and they will not be able to make it out of the war alive. The chorus is a plea for the ex-lover to stay away and stop trying to remain friends, as it only prolongs the pain. The singer feels like it's better to move on completely rather than trying to remain connected.
The song addresses the difficulty of facing the end of a romantic relationship and the pain that comes along with it. The singer is dealing with the aftermath of a broken heart and feels like they can't be friends with the person who caused the heartbreak. They acknowledge that they miss the love, but ultimately decide that it's best to move on and for the ex-lover to stay away.
The song has a strong message about the importance of self-care and taking the necessary steps to heal after a breakup. It's a reminder that it's okay to let go, and that staying in a toxic relationship or trying to force a friendship can be emotionally damaging in the long run.
Line by Line Meaning
I have finally faced it
I have accepted the reality of our relationship being over
The well is dry
Our love has run out
And we're not gonna make it
Our love will not survive
Out of the war alive
Out of this situation without feeling hurt
He brings me close and says to me
My partner tries to console me
Lets make this a happy ending
Let's try to end this relationship on a positive note
And try to stay friends
Let's try to maintain a friendship
But you see
However,
If this love affair was happy
If our love was truly happy
Then it would not end
It wouldn't have come to an end
And I don't wanna be
I don't want to be
One of your friends
Just a friend of yours
If we must break up
If we have to end our relationship
Then that's where it ends
Then that's how it should be
So please don't come around
Please don't come and see me
Bringing me down
Making me feel bad
Listening for your love
Hoping to hear you say you love me
I don't hear a sound
I don't hear anything
Tossin' and turnin'
Can't sleep
My smile's upside down
I am upset and unhappy
Don't invite me out to dinner
Don't try to take me out
Don't call me on the phone
Don't try to call me
You wanted to leave me baby
It was your decision to end our relationship
So won't you leave me alone
Just leave me be
It's all or nothing
Either we are together or we are not
We'll be one or none
Our relationship will either work or it won't
Right now you need to know
You have to understand
That I cannot begin again
I can't start over
After what just happened
After what we've been through
This ain't no TV show
This is real life
My heart's completely broke
I am completely heartbroken
And I miss your love baby
I still miss your love
And I miss your lovin'
I miss the way you loved me
So stay away from me
Don't come near me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATALIE MCINTYRE, JEREMY RUZUMNA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on I Try
Redemption Song - Macy Gray - Lyrics
Old pirates, yes, they rob I
Sold out to the merchant ships
Minutes after they took I
From the bottomless pit
But my hand was made strong
By the hand of the Almighty
We forward in this generation
Triumphantly
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
None but ourselves can free our minds
Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look?
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fulfill the book
Won't you help me sing
These songs of freedom?
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs
Redemption songs
It’s all I ever have
Redemption songs