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.
Every Now And Then
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Don't want to commit - but I think of it every now and then.
Could give love a try could give god a try much easier just to
Say bye bye - and I think of it every now and then.
When you're getting down you got to get up. When you're
Getting down, you got to get up up up.
Highest of the high two pies in the sky it could be all mine just
A matter of time - but I think of it every now and then.
Guess I could forget could remember when could discover it
But how hard it's been
Macy Gray's song Every Now And Then touches on the theme of temptation, specifically the temptation to give up on love and go for something easier. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that she has been struggling and it feels like a sin to even entertain thoughts of giving up, but she still thinks about it from time to time. The second verse presents the two options: giving love a try or giving God a try. However, the singer admits that it's much easier to just say "bye bye" and move on, even if that's not what she truly wants deep down. The lyrics in the chorus serve as a pep talk, reminding the listener that when times are tough, they need to keep pushing forward and rise above it.
The third verse delves deeper into the dilemma of the song - the possibility of achieving the highest of highs, perhaps even attaining those "two pies in the sky," but feeling unsure if it's worth the risk. The singer admits that it could be hers with just a matter of time, but again, the temptation to take an easier path creeps up every now and then. The final line of the verse offers a glimmer of hope - she could forget or remember or discover something, but it won't outweigh how hard it has been.
Overall, the song offers a glimpse into the inner turmoil of someone who is struggling in a particular aspect of their life, but is still holding onto hope. The chorus encourages perseverance, while the verses present the two sides of a difficult decision - stay and fight or take an easier path.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the mood I'm in it's how hard it's been the ultimate sin
My current emotional state and the struggles I've faced make me feel like giving in to temptation, which is the ultimate sin.
Don't want to commit - but I think of it every now and then.
Although I don't want to give in to temptation, the thought still crosses my mind from time to time.
Could give love a try could give god a try much easier just to
I could try to love or turn to a higher power, but it seems easier just to...
Say bye bye - and I think of it every now and then.
...give up and end things, although the thought still crosses my mind from time to time.
When you're getting down you got to get up. When you're
When you're feeling low and discouraged, you have to find the strength to rise above it.
Getting down, you got to get up up up.
It may take some effort, but lifting yourself up is crucial to moving on and overcoming challenges.
Highest of the high two pies in the sky it could be all mine just
There are great things I could achieve, like reaching the pinnacle of success, but...
A matter of time - but I think of it every now and then.
...even though it could be within reach, the thought of giving up still crosses my mind from time to time.
Guess I could forget could remember when could discover it
I could try to forget the temptation, or I could remember when I overcame similar struggles before, or I could try to discover a new solution.
But how hard it's been
However, the struggles I have faced make it difficult to find the strength to move on and overcome this temptation.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TIMOTHY DEAL, ANDRE TEGELER, MIRANDA COOPER, BRIAN HIGGINS, WAYNE HECTOR, TOBY SCOTT, MATT GRAY, ANNIE YUILL, JAXON BELLINA, LUKE FITTON
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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