Formerly signed to Paradox/MCA Records as guitarist with D.C.'s Big Bang Theory (later shortened to "Bang Theory") Shupp's latest release "This Time" (Private Mind Records), is classic American pop. Recorded at his own City Park Sound studio, and mixed by producer/engineer Don McCollister (Sister Hazel, Shawn Mullins, Indigo Girls) at Nickel & Dime Studios in Atlanta, the critically acclaimed "This Time" is Shupp's third full-length solo release.
Official Site: www.mikeshupp.com
Another Life
Mike Shupp Lyrics
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Can I thank you for the warning
We'll pick up pieces in the morning
And I guess I'll have to find you in
Another life
Where I'll be just what you wanted
We'll be just gettin' started
We'll be happy to be there
We won't have even one care
And nothing left to prove
Darling
Now I see how I've been blinded
Now I need to be reminded
And I will be waiting for you in
Another life
Where I'll be just what you wanted
Where we can never be parted
Maybe there's another life
We are willing to wait for
I am dying to live for
With nothing left to prove
Darling
There's no use in our pretending
And it's alright to reach an ending
'Cause I know I'll find you in
Another life
Where I'll be just what you wanted
We'll be just gettin' started
Maybe in another life
We'll be so happy to be there
We'll find the answer to our prayers
And nothing left to prove
The song "Another Life" by Mike Shupp is about acknowledging the end of a relationship and looking forward to a future where things could have been different. The singer thanks their partner for the warning, possibly a warning about the inevitable breakup, and accepts that they'll have to pick up the pieces in the morning. They say they'll find their partner in another life where they'll be just what their partner wanted, and they'll be happy and carefree with nothing left to prove. The singer seems to be holding onto the hope that in another life they can have the perfect relationship they weren't able to have in this one.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, which emphasizes the message of a hopeful, alternate reality where things could be better. The verse also reveals that the singer is aware of their mistakes and was blinded to the problems in the relationship. They need to be reminded of this, and they'll be waiting for their partner in another life where they can be what they wanted. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that there's no use in pretending the relationship can be saved, but they'll still find their partner in another life where they can be happy and have their dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling
Starting off with an affectionate name, perhaps in a tone of regret or sadness
Can I thank you for the warning
Expressing gratitude for being warned ahead of time about something, possibly a relationship or situation
We'll pick up pieces in the morning
Anticipating a difficult aftermath which will require time and effort to clean up and restore what was broken
And I guess I'll have to find you in
Accepting that the person being addressed is leaving or gone, and acknowledging the difficulty of finding them again
Another life
Exploring the idea of a different reality, one in which things may have turned out differently
Where I'll be just what you wanted
Imagining a world where the singer would fit perfectly into the expectations of the person they are addressing
We'll be just gettin' started
Envisioning a new beginning, full of possibility and potential
Maybe in another life
Considering the possibility of different outcomes or paths in life
We'll be happy to be there
Looking forward to the idea of finding peace and contentment in this alternate reality
We won't have even one care
Imagining a worry-free existence in this different world, unencumbered by the concerns of the present
And nothing left to prove
Feeling confident in oneself and the relationship, with no need to prove anything to anyone
Now I see how I've been blinded
Recognizing a past mistake or flaw in judgment
Now I need to be reminded
Acknowledging a need for help or support to get back on track
And I will be waiting for you in
Affirming the desire to reconnect or reconcile with the person being addressed
Where we can never be parted
Expressing a deep longing for a relationship that will last forever
Maybe there's another life
Persisting in the hope of finding a better reality or circumstance
We are willing to wait for
Committing to a patient and enduring approach to life and love
I am dying to live for
Highlighting the importance of finding something to live and strive for, even in the face of difficulty
There's no use in our pretending
Admitting that pretending or ignoring problems will not solve them
And it's alright to reach an ending
Accepting that sometimes things must come to an end, and that this is not necessarily a bad thing
'Cause I know I'll find you in
Maintaining the hope of finding love or a connection again, despite the challenges that may lie ahead
We'll be so happy to be there
Anticipating great joy and fulfillment in finding the ideal relationship or reality
We'll find the answer to our prayers
Expressing confidence in the idea that the future may hold the fulfillment of long-held desires or hopes
And nothing left to prove
Reiterating the idea that true love and contentment are based on feelings, not external validation or proof
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Written by: Michael Shupp
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