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 nugmet fantasy
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
The song "My Nutmeg Fantasy" by Macy Gray is an upbeat and whimsical song that speaks to the power of love and imagination. The lyrics suggest that love can transcend the mundane and difficult parts of life, and that by believing in love, one can find happiness and joy. The song opens with the repeating chorus "Nutty nutmeg fantasy, can't you see, you and me, in my nutty nutmeg fantasy." This chorus sets the tone for the song and presents the idea of a fantastical world that exists in the imagination.
The first verse of the song addresses the idea that even when things are difficult in a relationship, there is still the possibility of finding happiness. The chorus follows, and reinforcse the idea of the nutty nutmeg fantasy as a place of joy and peace. The second verse of the song envisions a world where the lovers are free from stress and just focused on each other. The chorus repeats once more, and the bridge of the song introduces the idea of imagining your dream world and working towards making it a reality. The chorus is repeated for a final time before the song ends.
In totality, "My Nutmeg Fantasy" portrays the power of imagination and how it can help to transcend difficult parts of life. It reminds us that love, laughter and joy are all essential in life and that we can create them in our mind's eye, even if they seem far away.
Line by Line Meaning
Nutty nutmeg fantasy
This phrase refers to a fantasy that Macy Gray is having, which is unusual and a little crazy because she mentions nutmeg which is known to have psychoactive properties.
Can't you see (Can't you see), you and me (You and me)
Macy Gray is asking her partner to look beyond all their problems and focus on their relationship.
In my nutty nutmeg fantasy (Fantasy)
Macy Gray emphasizes that this fantasy is just a figment of her imagination.
You and me, can't you see
You and me, in my nutty nutmeg
Macy Gray repeats her earlier point to emphasize that in her fantasy, she sees only her and her partner.
Baby I know we had a bad day and you are so mad at me,
It don't mean we have to mope around
Macy Gray acknowledges that there have been problems and arguments, but she urges her partner not to dwell on them so that they can move forward.
Picture us on the moon, happy like a cartoon
Believe in love and it will come down
Macy Gray encourages her partner to use their imagination and visualize them in a happy place, and believe that their relationship can get better.
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
Macy Gray imagines a better version of themselves, where they are more compatible and argue only in situations of passion. She repeats her message of hope, asking her partner to believe that they can better things between themselves.
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
Macy Gray continues to indulge in her dream of a perfect relationship where they both live happily ever after. She even seems to believe in the possibility of this fantasy, as she describes the details of her 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
This part of the song is a playful conversation between the artist and another person. They seem to mention about their fantasies and describe Macy and Angie (maybe some friends) as having a good thing going on.
Can't you see, 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)
Macy Gray repeats her earlier message that she imagines just her and her partner in this fantasy, associating it again with nutmeg.
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)
This sounds like the artist communicating with someone while recording the song; maybe giving some directions to the sound engineer. It does not seem to add any new meaning to the song.
(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
The song ends on a random and humorous note. It seems like Macy is making fun of someone who is completely nuts.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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