Her somewhat contentious relationship with Green himself would be captured for audiences to see in the 2005 documentary film Rock School. Even at that young age, Madi had forceful ideas about her music, an instinct that has served her well in avoiding lazy categorization.
Green's School of Rock led to a scholarship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where Madi would spend the next three years. Beyond musical education, it was at Berklee that she met producer Frank Charlton and engineer Martin Cooke, with whom she would record her first solo album, Skin and Bone, in early 2007. Joining her for the sessions was another Berklee student, Kyle Ryan, her songwriting and performing collaborator ever since.
Skin and Bone is a sparkling debut, capturing a rootsy side of Diaz as singer-songwriter and drawing comparisons to the work of artists like Patty Griffin. But just as soon as Skin and Bone arrived, Diaz was already moving forward. She and Ryan began co-writing with others, and the pair, often joined by bass player Adam Popick, started to play regularly in and around Boston. A chance meeting at a show in New York City lead Madi to her manager Ty Stiklorius (part of John Legend's management team) and in turn to a publishing deal with Cherry Lane (Ryan, too, signed with Cherry Lane).
With support from her new management and publisher, doors began to open and interest in Madi grew, especially after people saw her perform at places like the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, WXPN Phildelphia's XPoNential Music Festival and the Living Room in New York City's Lower East Side.
Diaz and Ryan began co-writing with folks like Sarah Siskind, Garrison Starr and David Mead, and recording demos with producers Gary Paczosa (Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss), Marshall Altman (Matt Nathanson) and Jay Joyce (Patty Griffin). Those sessions eventually spurred Diaz and Ryan to uproot from Boston and move to Nashville, where they continued to write new material and ingratiate themselves into the local scene through local gigs at The Basement and Mercy Lounge. Nashville producers, Ian Fitchuck and Justin Loucks (Landon Pigg, Griffin House, De Novo Dahl) became friends and soon collaborators, the first byproduct of which is Diaz and Ryan's new EP, Ten Gun Salute.
The sound of Ten Gun Salute might surprise those who have heard Skin and Bone, as Madi and Kyle veer off into new sonic territories. Toy pianos plink. Fat basslines oomph. Americana overtones give way to imaginative pop structures. All the while there's that amazing voice weaving through. From the simple and sublime "Heavy Heart," to the instantly memorable "Nothing At All," the evocative storytelling of "Love You Now" to the damn-near-epic title track, Ten Gun Salute finds Diaz soaring.
Kiss
Madi Diaz Lyrics
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But let's wait to see where this is going
You want me
We know what that could mean so what's it gonna be
I cannot pretend to settle down
And our wedding vow's not what I think about
I want you
I'm not gonna make it
I'm through trying to fake it
But you're making me wait
And I don't want to wait
Just give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just give me a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just like this
And I know you want to take it slow
But baby you should know I brought my stereo
So get your lights down low (lights down low)
And baby we could go
I'm not gonna make it
And I'm through trying to fake it
But you're making me wait
And I don't want to wait
Just give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just give me a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just like this
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just give me a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just like this
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just give me a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just like this
Give me a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just give me a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just like this
Give me a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, give me a kiss
It's only a kiss
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
Oh baby, just like this
One little kiss like this
The lyrics of Madi Diaz's song "Gimme a Kiss" depict a scenario where the singer is out late with someone who could drive them home. However, they choose to wait and see where things go between them. The singer acknowledges that the other person wants them, but the singer cannot "pretend to settle down" or think about wedding vows. Despite this, the singer expresses a desire for the other person and indicates that there's room for both of them. The lyrics convey the singer's impatience with waiting and their desire for a kiss from the other person.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their desire for intimacy with the other person. The line "But you're making me wait / And I don't want to wait" signifies the singer's frustration and eagerness for physical affection. The repetition in the chorus of "Just give me a kiss, one little kiss / Oh baby, just like this" reinforces the singer's desire for a physical connection. The lyrics also suggest that physical intimacy is the singer's primary concern, while commitment and long-term relationships are not.
Overall, Madi Diaz's "Gimme a Kiss" is a song about passion and desire. The lyrics paint a picture of a moment that is charged with tension and excitement, where two people are exploring their attraction to one another. The song communicates the singer's yearning for physical affection and their impatience with waiting.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so late and you could drive me home
Although it's late, I don't want you to take me home yet because I want to see where this is headed.
But let's wait to see where this is going
Let's not rush, because we should take some time to see if we have a future together.
You want me
I know you desire me, but we need to decide if we want the same things from each other.
We know what that could mean so what's it gonna be
We both know that there could be a lot of passion between us, so let's decide if that's what we want.
I cannot pretend to settle down
I'm not ready to get married anytime soon, and I don't want to lead you on to something that's not going to happen.
And our wedding vow's not what I think about
When I'm with you, marriage is the last thing on my mind because I just want to enjoy the moment.
I want you
I'm attracted to you and I'm interested in pursuing something with you.
Got room for two so what you want to do
I have enough space in my life for you if you feel the same way and want to be with me.
I'm not gonna make it
I can't pretend anymore and I don't want to lead you on if I'm not feeling the same way you are.
I'm through trying to fake it
I'm tired of pretending that I'm okay with something when I'm not.
But you're making me wait
I want to take this relationship to the next level, but you're not showing me that same enthusiasm.
And I don't want to wait
I'm not interested in wasting any more time if you're not ready to give me what I want.
Just give me a kiss, one little kiss
All I want from you right now is a simple kiss to show that you're interested in me.
Oh baby, just give me a kiss
I'm begging you to give me what I want, which is just a small display of affection.
And I know you want to take it slow
I understand that you want to move at a slower pace than I do, but I don't want to wait forever.
But baby you should know I brought my stereo
I came prepared to spend some alone time with you and set the mood with some music.
So get your lights down low (lights down low)
I want you to dim the lights to create a more romantic atmosphere for us.
And baby we could go
If you're willing to show me that you want the same things as me, we could take things to the next level.
It's only a kiss
I know that a kiss may seem small, but it would mean a lot to me and could lead to something more.
Give me a kiss
I'm still hoping that you'll give me the kiss that I desire.
Oh baby, give me a kiss
I'm pleading with you to give me a kiss, even if it's just a small one.
Give me a kiss, one little kiss
I don't need a big gesture, just one small kiss to show me that you're interested in me.
Oh baby, just like this
I want you to kiss me exactly like this, with passion and desire.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSEPH STARK, MADI DIAZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grapevinesteve
This video has such a high feelgood factor it's impossible not to love it. It's also a great opener to the wonderful " Plastic Moon " album. Excellent ! x
@fritchieArt
I got to see Madi the day after she filmed this at Jammin Java, going to see her again this week. So talented! Great live
@GoodLiveMusicHere
We are glad we filmed this song as part of an intimate house concert before the CD release show! But this is in another level~This video is : Amazing,brilliant,sweet,charming,delightful and it simply rules!! comment posted on 02/23/2012---27 views---at 12 30 pm :)
@VelvetRaynex
Man, I love this song so much!
@FLISANs
Great job with this song! What are the chords?
@loffkonrad
Jakiej narodowości ona jest? Pozdrowienia od Polski Taki duży taki mały może świętym być, taki ja taki ty...
@GeorgianaLM
love it!
@IndescribableWords
Shes brilliant :)
@SavySoSarcastic
This Made Me Happy I LOVE IT !
@ericmartinez3364
Your smile is contagious 😊