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.
My Nutmeg Phantacy
Macy Gray Lyrics
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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
Believe in love and it will come down
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
Can't you see, you and me
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 8
Believe in love and it will come down
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
Can't you see, you and me?
In my, nutty nutmeg phantasy
You and me, can't you see
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 phantasy
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
Can't you see, you and me
In my, nutty nutmeg phantasy?
You and me, can't you see
You and me in my nutty nutmeg?
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
Can't you see, you and me
In my, nutty nutmeg phantasy?
You and me, can't you see
You and me in my nutty nutmeg?
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
Can't you see, you and me
In my, nutty nutmeg phantasy?
You and me, can't you see
You and me in my nutty nutmeg?
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
Can't you see, you and me
In my nutty nutmeg phantasy?
In Macy Gray's song "My Nutmeg Phantasy," the singer is trying to salvage a relationship that has hit a rough patch. The lyrics suggest that the couple had a fight, but Gray is not content with wallowing in sadness. The imagery of being on the moon and happy like a cartoon is meant to convey the idea that love can be playful and fun even after a fight. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "nutty nutmeg phantasy," seems to be a reference to some sort of idealized vision of a relationship. For Gray, this involves a scenario where she is more understanding and her partner is less demanding, and where they only argue when they are making love on cloud 8.
Throughout the song, Gray urges herself and her partner to "believe in love," suggesting that love is the key to working through their problems. The final verse urges the listener to imagine and dream big, even if the idealized relationship depicted in the song may not be entirely realistic: "May be a dream but it's real to me / Chocolate covered roses, love in massive doses / In my nutmeg phantasy." The song seems to be a plea for the couple to move past their problems and focus on the positive aspects of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I know we had a bad day
I realize we've had a difficult day
And you are so mad at me
You're very upset with me
It don't mean we have to mope around
But that doesn't mean we need to be sad
Picture us on the moon, happy like a cartoon
Let's imagine ourselves on the moon, feeling joyful like in cartoons
Believe in love and it will come down
If we have faith in love, it will show up for us
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
This is my wild dream
Can't you see, you and me
Can't you envision you and me
In my, nutty nutmeg phantasy?
Being together in my crazy fantasy?
Picture if I was understanding
Imagine if I were more empathetic
And you were less demanding
And if you were less exacting
And the only time we scream and shout
If the only time we raise our voices
Is when we're making love babe on top of cloud 8
Is when we're making love and feeling heavenly
Believe in love and it will come down
Again, trust in love and it will come to us
Imagine and maybe it will happen
If we imagine it, perhaps it could come true
You and me till the end
Just you and me forever
May be a dream but it's real to me
It may be a fantasy, but it feels genuine to me
Chocolate covered roses, love in massive doses
Indulgence in sweet chocolate and ample amounts of love
In my nutmeg phantasy
In my wildest dreams
Can't you see, you and me
Can't you imagine you and me
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
This is my crazy fantasy
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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
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