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"Hello, I'm Meaghan Smith. I like to draw and paint, and I love to sing. I have always loved to sing. Music played a big role in my family. I used to sing with my three wonderful sisters in four part harmony. My mom is a piano player and my dad is a gifted singer, bass player and whistler. We spent a lot of time making music together. I started playing piano when I was young and later, guitar. When I was 12 I wrote a few songs. But I was really REALLY shy so no one ever heard them. After years of singing with my family I had developed an acute case of overwhelming, knee-shaking, stomach turning stage fright.
Meanwhile, I somehow graduated from high school and went to college for classical animation. I was so shy, I figured being a musician was not a possibility for me because I couldn't work up the nerve to play in front of anyone. The next best thing was to draw. But I had some really good friends at college, and they encouraged me to sing some of my songs for them. I started playing little shows in the stairwells of my college, where the acoustics were really good. Eventually my teachers and friends started coming to my stairwell concerts and I slowly gained a little bit of confidence.
It wasn't until I moved to Halifax for a job in animation that I really started to try to get over my stage fright. I couldn't go on with my life till l had at least tried. So after work I went to open mics to attempt to get over my stage fright. It took four years, but finally I started to be able to sing in front of people the way I sang alone. CBC recorded an album for me called Lost With Directions in 2004, and in 2006 I decided to make my own album. I wrote 11 songs, hired a producer named Les Cooper and worked with him to make my first full length album, The Cricket's Orchestra.
Then in 2007 I met some really great folks who came here for the Halifax Film Festival. Most of them are music supervisors based out of LA. They listened to my songs and passed it on to their friends in the industry. They have become great friends and supporters of my music.
Then after a whirlwind series of events, I found a great management team in Terry McBride, Coleen Novak and Ari Martin of Nettwerk management. I also signed a major label deal with Sire Records (Warner America)! I'm in an amazing place in my life right now. My most unthinkable dreams are coming true... I am singing music in front of people that like what I do! And I'm not even afraid anymore! I am married to an amazing guy who plays guitar in my band and comes with me on my adventures! I get to travel to amazing places and meet incredible people and see amazing things! "
Somebody
Meaghan Smith Lyrics
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I want somebody to share, share the rest of my life
Share my innermost thoughts, all my intimate details
Someone will stay by my side and give me support
And in return you will get my support
He will listen to me, when I wanna speak
About the world we live in, and life in general
All my views will be wrong, and even perverted
To my way of thinking, that will laugh and dissagree
At the end of it all you will understand me, oh
I want somebody who cares for me passionately
With every thought and with every breath
Someone who′ll help me see things in a different light
All the things we will test I will almost like
I don't wanna be tied to anyone strange
I don′t care if we mistake all those things
But when I'm asleep, I want somebody
Who'd put their arms around and kiss me tenderly
Well, things like this, they make me sick
In a case like this, I′ll get away with it, oh
The lyrics of 'Somebody' by Meaghan Smith explore the desire to find someone who will share their life, support them, and understand them deeply. The lyrics highlight the importance of having someone who will listen, care for them passionately, and help them see things in a different light.
The opening lines express the longing for a partner to share their life, innermost thoughts, and intimate details. The desire for someone to stay by their side and provide support is also emphasized throughout the song. The lyrics show that the singer wants someone who will hear them out, even if they have differing views, and will ultimately understand them. The line 'I want somebody who cares for me passionately/With every thought and with every breath' indicates the intimacy and intensity of the desire for this kind of connection.
The final lines of the song take a turn, suggesting that these types of desires can sometimes make the singer sick. The line 'In a case like this, I'll get away with it' suggests a sense of guilt or shame around these desires. This adds a layer of complexity to the song, implying that finding deep connection and intimacy can come with its own set of struggles and complications.
Overall, 'Somebody' is a poignant exploration of the longing for deep connection and intimacy, and the complexities and challenges that can come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I want somebody to share, share the rest of my life
I desire a companion with whom I can share every moment of my life
Share my innermost thoughts, all my intimate details
I want to open up completely with this companion and share my deepest emotions and personal information
Someone will stay by my side and give me support
I want a partner who will always be there for me in times of need and offer emotional support
And in return you will get my support
I will reciprocate the support and comfort that my partner provides me
He will listen to me, when I wanna speak
My partner will lend an ear and listen attentively when I want to express my thoughts and feelings
About the world we live in, and life in general
I want to have discussions with my partner about the world, life and everything in between
All my views will be wrong, and even perverted
I acknowledge that my views may not always align with my partner's and may even be unconventional or unpopular
He will hear me out, all these will be converted
However, I trust that my partner will listen to me regardless, and may even help me see these issues in a new light
To my way of thinking, that will laugh and dissagree
Ultimately, I hope that my partner and I will come to a deeper understanding of each other and may even find humor in our disagreements
At the end of it all you will understand me, oh
In the end, I want my partner to truly know and understand who I am as a person
I want somebody who cares for me passionately
I want a partner who is deeply in love with me and demonstrates their affection in their actions and words
With every thought and with every breath
I want to feel like I am always on my partner's mind and constantly loved
Someone who'll help me see things in a different light
I want my partner to inspire me and push me to see the world in a new perspective
All the things we will test I will almost like
Even if the experiences my partner and I have together are challenging, I will almost enjoy them because we are in it together
I don't wanna be tied to anyone strange
I do not want to be in a relationship with someone unfamiliar or incompatible with me
I don't care if we mistake all those things
Inevitably, my partner and I will make mistakes, but I am willing to make those errors together
But when I'm asleep, I want somebody
At the end of the day, when the world is quiet, I still want to feel loved and protected by my partner
Who'd put their arms around and kiss me tenderly
I want my partner to hold me close and give me affectionate kisses
Well, things like this, they make me sick
Conversely, I dislike the idea of toxic or abusive relationships and will not stand for it
In a case like this, I'll get away with it, oh
In a relationship that becomes harmful, I will choose to leave and prioritize my safety and well-being
Writer(s): Gore Martin Lee
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.