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.
On & on
Macy Gray Lyrics
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I have a lot to say
I never get so down as when you go away
From the bottom of my heart, from the red of my blood, what I feel is real
Baby, I'm in love
I want cha, I need ya, I love ya (On and on and on)
I wanna discuss the future
Your body baby, makes me (On and on and on)
I could (I could) go on and on
On and on about how I feel about you (On and on with you)
There's no end in sight
I can't imagine what my life would be like
I wanna talk about the future
From the bottom of my heart, the red of my blood
Baby, I'm in love
(You) Yeah, summertime it's (You)
Oh, winter time and it's you (You) baby (Yes you), all the time
And you (You) stay on my mind
I want cha (Ooh girl),
I need ya (I love you baby) I love ya (I need you baby)
(On and on and on)
I wanna discuss the future (I love you baby)
Can't get enough (I wanna talk about all things)
(On and on and on)
Your body baby (Your body), makes me
(On and on and on)
I could go on and on
(On and on)
(On and on with you)
I want cha, I need ya (Girl), I love ya (Girl)
(On and on and on)
I wanna discuss the future
Can't get enough (On and on and on with you)
When I see you wanna pull my skirt up, got me feeling like I'm 'bout to burn up
Got me feeling high
Baby, put your hands up 'cause baby, it's a hold-up
So love me, I can make you love me
Always into me
You're what I want, what I need
Love what you're doing to me
I want cha (Yeah, I want ya baby), I need ya, I love ya (I need you baby)
(On and on and on)
I wanna discuss the future (I love ya baby)
Can't get enough (On and on and on)
Your body baby (Oh, your body makes me), makes me (On and on and on)
(On and on) I could (On and on) go on and on
(On and on, on and on with you)
Girl, your sight baby, hit me down, baby all the time
On and on
I wanna talk about the future, all night
The first verse of Macy Gray's song "On & On" describes the emotional state of the singer as she admits to being high and intoxicated. However, despite her altered state, she has a lot to say and is feeling the impact of the absence of the object of her love. She refers to her emotions as being real, and confesses to being in love. The chorus reinforces this claim as she declares her desire and need for the person she loves, and the fact that she could go on for eternity talking about her love for them.
The second verse speaks of the singer's inability to imagine what her life would be like without the person she loves. She repeats her desire to talk about the future, emphasizing her love for him from the bottom of her heart and the red of her blood. She then interjects a reference to summertime and wintertime, suggesting that her love for him knows no seasonal bounds. In the bridge, she admits to feeling a strong physical attraction to him, saying that her heart races and her body feels like it's about to burn up when she sees him. She then urges him to love her back, saying that she can make him love her.
Interestingly, despite the upbeat, almost celebratory tone of the song, there is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as Macy Gray emphasizes her desire to talk about the future and take things to the next level. The chorus repeats the phrase "on and on" several times in succession, as if to underline this sense of urgency. Additionally, there is a subtle vulnerability in the way the singer admits to being affected by her love for the object of her affection, suggesting that despite her bravado, she is at heart a romantic at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drinking, I'm high
I am intoxicated and my senses are heightened
I have a lot to say
I have many thoughts and emotions to express
I never get so down as when you go away
I feel the most sadness when you are not with me
From the bottom of my heart, from the red of my blood, what I feel is real
My emotions are genuine and deeply rooted
Baby, I'm in love
I am deeply in love with you
I want cha, I need ya, I love ya (On and on and on)
I desire, require, and adore you endlessly
I wanna discuss the future
I want to talk about our future together
Can't get enough (On and on and on)
I always want more of you
Your body baby, makes me (On and on and on)
Your physical presence and touch keep me entranced
I could (I could) go on and on
I could express my love for you endlessly
On and on about how I feel about you (On and on with you)
I can keep talking about how much I love you when I'm with you
There's no end in sight
My love has no limit or end point
I can't imagine what my life would be like
I cannot conceive of life without you
You Yeah, summertime it's You
You are with me and on my mind during the summer
Oh, winter time and it's you (You) baby (Yes you), all the time
You are with me and on my mind all the time, including in winter
And you (You) stay on my mind
You are always on my mind
When I see you wanna pull my skirt up, got me feeling like I'm 'bout to burn up
Your presence and touch ignite my passion
Got me feeling high
Being with you makes me feel elated and euphoric
Baby, put your hands up 'cause baby, it's a hold-up
I am completely captivated and under your spell
So love me, I can make you love me
By loving me, I can make you love me in return
Always into me
You are always enthusiastic about me
You're what I want, what I need
I desire and need you in my life
Love what you're doing to me
I am enjoying how you are making me feel
Girl, your sight baby, hit me down, baby all the time
Your beauty and presence mesmerize me at all times
On and on
My love and desire for you continues endlessly
I wanna talk about the future, all night
I want to discuss our future together for a long time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAUNCEY A. HOLLIS, DONALD E. CANNON, MEELAH WILLIAMS, MIKA LETT, NATALIE MCINTYRE
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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