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 Phantasy
Macy Gray Lyrics
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Can't you see you and me
In my nutty nutmeg phantasy
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
You and me
Can't you see
You and me
In my nutty nutmeg
Baby I know we had a bad day
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
In my nutty nutmeg phantasy
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
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
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 phanta-ta-sy
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
Can't you see you and me
In my nutty nutmeg phantasy
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
You and me
Can't you see
You and me
In my nutty nutmeg
In "My Nutmeg Phantasy," Macy Gray sings about wanting to escape from reality with her lover and enter into a playful and romantic "nutmeg phantasy." The repeated phrase "nutty nutmeg phantasy" serves as a kind of mantra, helping to transport the singer and her partner away from everyday life and into a more imaginative realm. Gray suggests that love can bring about this kind of transcendent experience; as she sings, "believe in love and it will come down."
Throughout the song, Gray gives specific examples of what this fantasy might look like: the couple picnicking on the moon like characters in a cartoon, or making love on cloud eight. She also acknowledges that their real-life relationship has struggles, but proposes that they work on communicating and spend more time enjoying each other's company. "Picture if I was understanding / And you were less demanding," she sings, suggesting that they can create a happier and more harmonious future together.
Line by Line Meaning
Nutty nutmeg phantasy
This romanticized idea of love and happiness is built up in my mind.
Can't you see you and me
I want you to picture the two of us together in this fantasy.
In my nutty nutmeg phantasy
This is a personal daydream that I want to live out with you.
You and me
I only care about our love and happiness together.
Baby I know we had a bad day
I recognize that we've been going through a rough patch.
You are so mad at me
You're angry with me and it's weighing on both of us.
It don't mean we have to mope around
We shouldn't let our bad day bring us down forever.
Picture us on the moon
Let's escape from our problems and imagine a happier place.
Happy like a cartoon
I want us to be as happy and carefree as a cartoon character.
Believe in love and it will come down
If we have faith in our love, it will find a way to make us happy again.
Picture if I was understanding
Imagine if I were more understanding of your needs and feelings.
And you were less demanding
And if you were less difficult to please and less critical of me.
And the only time we scream and shout
If we could only yell and scream during moments of passion and intimacy.
Is when we're making love babe
We should save our passion for moments of physical intimacy rather than arguing.
On top of cloud 8
If we could have great sex and reach a level of pure happiness and pleasure.
Imagine and maybe it will happen
If we can imagine it, it could actually come true.
You and me till the end
I want to be with you forever until the very end of our lives.
May be a dream but it's real to me
This fantasy may not be realistic, but it's what I truly desire and believe in.
Chocolate covered roses
I want to experience sweetness and love like chocolate and roses.
Love in massive doses
I want an overwhelming amount of love and passion with you.
In my nutmeg phanta-ta-sy
This is my personal romanticized fantasy that I want to live out with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CIANCIA, GRAY, HAMMER, MARSHALL, RALLS, SWANN
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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