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.
MyNutmegFantasy
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Can't you see, you and me
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy
You and me, can't you see
You and me, in my nutty nutmeg
Baby I know we had a bad day and you are so mad at me,
It don't mean we have to mope around
Picture us on the moon, happy like a cartoon
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (Nutmeg fantasy)
Can't you see (Can't you see), you and me (You and me)
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy (Fantasy)
You and me, can't you see
You and me, in my nutty nutmeg
Picture if I was understanding and you were less demanding
And the only time we scream and shout
Is when we're making love babe on top of cloud eight
Believe in love and it will come down
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (Nutmeg fantasy)
Can't you see, (You and me) you and me
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy (Fantasy)
You and me, (Can't you see now) can't you see
(You and me) You and me, in my nutty nutmeg
Imagine and maybe it will happen, you and me 'till the end
May be a dream but it's real to me
Chocolate covered roses, love in massive doses in my nutmeg fantasy
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (Nutmeg fantasy)
Can't you see (Can't you see), you and me (You and me)
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy (In my dream)
You and me (You and me), can't you see (Can't you see)
You and me (You and me), in my nutty nutmeg
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (Maybe I could call tonight)
Can't you see (Can't you see), you and me (You and me)
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy (And you send me to my room)
You and me (In my dream), can't you see (Can't you see)
You and me (Can't you see), in my nutty nutmeg (Nutmeg fantasy) (Fantasy)
(Can't you see) Can't you see, you and me
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy
Evenin' miss come from got it gone
Said Macy and Angie got it goin' on (Fantastic, fantastic)
Knock on, (Nutty nutmeg fantasy), nutmeg
Can't you see, you and me
(We should be movin' on)
You and me (Fantasy, can't you see)
Can't you see, you and me, can't you see (Can't you see, you and me)
My nutty nutmeg fantasy (In my nutty nutmeg fantasy)
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (Nutty nutmeg fantasy)
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (Can't you see) (Can't you see) (Can't you see)
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (You and me) (Fantasy)
Nutty nutmeg fantasy (Fantasy)
Well I'm still clappin' (Fantasy) (Can't you see)
(Fantasy) (You and me) (Fantasy) (In my nutty nutmeg fantasy)
(Nutty nutmeg fantasy) (Fantasy) (Fantasy) (Oh don't seem right)
(Fantasy) (Fantasy) (Channel check, keep on goin')
(Fantasy) (Please help us?) (Nut, nut, nut, nut, nut, nut)
(Say what?) (Please help us?) (Please help us?) (Nut)
(Please help us?) (Nut, nut, nut, nut, nut, nut)
(Please help us?) (Nut) (Say what?) (Please help us?) (Nut)
(Please help us?) (Nut) You're nuts
In Macy Gray's song My Nutmeg Fantasy, the singer invites her partner to enter her "Nutty Nutmeg Fantasy" as a way to escape from their real-life problems. She imagines a perfect world where they are happy and in love, instead of dealing with the stresses they are currently facing. She paints a picture of them being together on the moon, where they are free to love each other without any disturbances. She urges her partner to imagine and believe in the love they share, as it can be the solution to their problems. She further wishes for a relationship where she is more understanding and her partner is less demanding, where they can both communicate without yelling and only scream and shout during lovemaking.
The song portrays love and affection as a means of escape for those who are struggling with their relationships, urging them to believe in each other and in love itself. Macy Gray's voice perfectly fits the lyrics, expressing longing and desire, alluding to the possibility of a world where nothing else matters except for her and her partner. The song has a catchy tune which brings the lyrics to life and makes it easy to sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Nutty nutmeg fantasy
The singer has an unrealistic fantasy.
Can't you see, you and me
The singer wishes the listener can also see the fantasy.
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy
The singer reemphasizes her unrealistic fantasy.
You and me, can't you see
The singer repeats her fantasy.
Picture us on the moon, happy like a cartoon
The singer imagines a happy moment with the listener.
Believe in love and it will come down
The singer is encouraging the listener to believe love can come true.
Picture if I was understanding and you were less demanding
The singer imagines a better relationship where both parties can understand each other well.
And the only time we scream and shout
The singer wishes that the listener and herself argue only when they are making love.
Is when we're making love babe on top of cloud eight
The singer imagines a happy place during happy moments.
Imagine and maybe it will happen, you and me 'till the end
The singer encourages the listener to imagine a better future together.
May be a dream but it's real to me
The singer's fantasy, although unlikely, is still important to her.
Chocolate covered roses, love in massive doses in my nutmeg fantasy
The singer's fantasy includes a lot of love and affection.
Evenin' miss come from got it gone
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Said Macy and Angie got it goin' on (Fantastic, fantastic)
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Knock on, (Nutty nutmeg fantasy), nutmeg
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You and me (Fantasy, can't you see)
Repetition of the singer's fantasy.
Nut
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You're nuts
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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