1) Irish fid… Read Full Bio ↴There seem to be two artists with this name(see photos)
1) Irish fiddler:
Coleman was the most prominent of a handful of mainly Sligo fiddlers who recorded extensively in the USA between the world wars (Padddy Killoran was another). Their 78's did an enormous amount to keep Irish music alive in Ireland, and popularise the Sligo style. He's arguably the most important Irish fiddle player of all time, from a musicological point of view.
2) American blues player:
I started playing bass guitar for James Cotton way back when... Played with my brothers before that in a little chicago street band. Ya, it's been quite a ride since then. Now I got no workin kidneys and i gotta play the funky blues or i die ya'll.
Let's Straighten It Out
Michael Coleman Lyrics
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whats on your mind
don't keep on telling me everything ok
if it were you wouldn't be crying
you been tossing turning in your sleep lately
sitting around
lets straighten it out
talk to me baby
from last night when we went to bed
i could tell something wasn't right
when you turn your back to me and you cover your head
you didn't even say good night.
if you tired you don't want to be bothered
just sittin there crying your eyes out
you and me ought to be getting in on
lets straighten it out
talk to me baby
The lyrics to Michael Coleman's song Let's Straighten It Out are a plea for communication within a troubled relationship. The singer is urging his partner to open up to him and express what is causing their unrest. He can sense that there is something troubling her and he wants her to know that he is there to listen and help. The urgency in his voice is palpable as he implores her to share her worries with him. He wants her to know that pretending everything is okay is not helping their situation and that it is okay to be vulnerable with him.
The lyrics also touch on the frustration that comes with trying to reach someone who is emotionally shut off. The singer describes how his partner has been restless, crying and tossing in her sleep, but is unwilling or unable to communicate with him. He also recalls a moment in bed when he could sense that something was wrong but his partner refused to even bid him goodnight. The singer recognizes that his partner may be tired or overwhelmed, but still implores her to talk to him so they can work through their problems together.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is in need of honest and open communication. It is a reminder that sometimes the best way to overcome challenges is to face them head on, with the support of a caring partner.
Line by Line Meaning
sit yourself and talk to me
Please have a seat and open up to me about what is on your mind.
whats on your mind
Please share with me what is troubling you.
don't keep on telling me everything ok
Please do not keep saying that things are okay if they are not.
if it were you wouldn't be crying
If everything was okay, then you wouldn't be shedding any tears.
you been tossing turning in your sleep lately
I can see that you have been having trouble sleeping lately because of your worries.
sitting around
Just sitting around and not talking about your concerns won't help us.
lets straighten it out
Let's deal with our issues head-on.
lets straighten it out
We need to talk honestly to one another to address our problems.
talk to me baby
Please speak to me and let's communicate about our relationship.
from last night when we went to bed
Ever since last night, I have had a sense that things are not right between us.
i could tell something wasn't right
I could sense that there was some tension between us.
when you turn your back to me and you cover your head
When you turn away from me and bury your head, it makes me feel shut out.
you didn't even say good night.
You didn't even take the time to say goodnight, which is unusual for us.
if you tired you don't want to be bothered
If you are just fatigued and don't want to be disturbed, I can understand that.
just sittin there crying your eyes out
But if you are crying uncontrollably, then we really need to talk about it.
you and me ought to be getting in on
As a couple, it is important that we work together to overcome our challenges.
lets straighten it out
Once we have communicated openly and honestly, we can work together to overcome our issues.
talk to me baby
Again, I implore you to speak with me and let's work together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BENNY LATIMORE
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