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.
I Can't Wait To Meetchu
Macy Gray Lyrics
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What a misery it turned out to be
Sorry for the times I doubted you
Can't seem to get nowhere 'less you're next to me
And everday I wonder what it would be like
Just to see the one who's always by my side
Lookin out for you and I
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
Love the life I'm livin though I'm lookin forward to the day I die
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
So glad to have a love that's true
And I wanna thank you now for seeing me through
I'll never be the fool to go astray
Gonna stick with you always
And everyday I wonder what it would be like
Just to see the one who's always by my side
Lookin out for you and I
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
Oh my lord I can't wait to meetchu
Love the life I'm livin though I'm looking forward to the day I die
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
I'll never be enough to give what you give me
But I could sing my heart out for you and tell everybody
All that he asks of us is only to believe
Disappear your low low lows and your woe woe woes
Just like that, it's a natural fact
I can't wait 'til he gets back
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
Love the life I'm livin though I'm looking forward to the day I die
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
The song "I Can't Wait To Meetchu" by Macy Gray is an ode to a love that has been steadfast and true. The singer describes how they tried to live without their significant other, but it was a miserable experience that left them feeling lost and alone. They apologize for doubting their partner and acknowledge that they can't seem to get anywhere without their partner by their side. The singer expresses their longing to see their partner every day and expresses gratitude for their love.
The song seems to be inspired by a religious or spiritual experience as well. The lyrics speak about getting to the way up high and meeting the lord. The singer states that they are looking forward to the day they die, which could be interpreted as an expression of faith that they will be reunited with their loved one in the afterlife. The chorus repeats the line "Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu," which could be seen as a reference to meeting a higher power or being reunited with their partner.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and faith. The singer acknowledges the challenges they have faced but is hopeful for the future and grateful for the love they have in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to live without you
I attempted to go on living without you
What a misery it turned out to be
It was such a difficult and unhappy experience for me
Sorry for the time I doubted you
I apologize for the period when I didn't trust in you
Can't seem to get nowhere 'less you're next to me
I can't seem to make any progress in life without you being by my side
And everyday I wonder what it would be like
Each day, I ponder what it would feel like
Just to see the one who's always be my side
Just to see the one who has always been there for me
Lookin' out for you and I
Protecting and caring for both you and me
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
I strive to do the right thing and reach for the highest aspirations
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
Expressing impatience and excitement to meet the lord
Love the life I'm livin' though I'm looking forward to the day I die
Although I cherish my life, I can't wait to meet the lord even if it means dying
So glad to have a love that's true
I'm happy to have an authentic love
And I want to thank you now for seeing me through
I want to express gratitude to you for helping me overcome hardships
I'll never be the fool to go astray
I'll never make the mistake of wandering away from the path
Gonna stick with you always
I'm going to remain devoted to you forever
I'll never be enough to give what you give me
I'll never be able to reciprocate your kindness and generosity fully
But I could sing my heart out for you and tell everybody
But I could sing with all my passion for you and tell everyone
All that he asks of us is only to believe
The only thing he requires from us is to have faith
disappear your low low lows and your woe woe woes
Make your sadness go away
Just like that, it's nature fact
It's a natural fact that it can happen quickly and easily
I can't wait 'til he gets back
I'm eagerly anticipating his return
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Macy Gray, Jeremy Ruzumna, Darryl Allen Swann, Miles Tackett, Natalie McIntyre
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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