Nastasia has released six albums so far, the first of which, Dogs, was initially released in 2000 in a miniscule edition of 1000 copies on Socialist Records. The album sold out quickly and her subsequent albums, The Blackened Air (2001) and Run to Ruin (2003) were released on indie label Touch and Go Records. The label also re-released Dogs in 2004. All three albums were recorded by Steve Albini, as were later albums released on Fat Cat Records. These include On Leaving in 2006 and You Follow Me (produced in collaboration with Jim White) in 2007. Her sixth and most recent album, Outlaster, was also recorded by Steve Albini and was released in June 2010, preceded by the single Cry, Cry, Baby in May.
Nastasia was a favorite of late BBC disc jockey John Peel and recorded six sessions for his shows. The last one was recorded with the help of Tuvan throat singing group Huun-Huur-Tu. Nastasia also contributed a song to the tribute compilation for Peel named "Bird of Cuzco". Two of Nastasia's songs made Peel's annual Festive Fifty: "Ugly Face" (ranked 4th in 2002) and "You, Her & Me" (13th in 2003).
Discography:
Albums
2000 Dogs (Socialist)
2004 Dogs re-released (Touch and Go)
2001 The Blackened Air (Touch and Go)
2003 Run to Ruin (Touch and Go)
2006 On Leaving (Fat Cat)
2007 You Follow Me [with Jim White] (Fat Cat)
2010 Outlaster (Fat Cat)
Singles
2008 What She Doesn't Know (Fat Cat)
2010 Cry, Cry, Baby (Fat Cat)
Nina's official myspace page can be found at www.myspace.com/ninanastasia.
Stormy Weather
Nina Nastasia Lyrics
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"We're all on fire"
She says so hysterically
I'm in the shower
She says, "save the water"
I can't be on best behaviour
I'm not afraid of stormy weather
Sunday afternoon
We'll drive for hours
After church with father
While she photographs me
In a bed of flowers
I can't be on best behaviour
I'm not afraid of stormy weather
She looks around for me
Don't you know I'm always gonna be here
She doesn't wanna leave
I'm afraid of stormy, stormy weather
There's nothing I can do, there's nothing you won't do
She lies on her back
Let it go, she ate him
She looks like disaster
There's no one to help her
No machine can keep her
I can't be on best behaviour
I'm not afraid of stormy weather
She looks around for me
Don't you know I'm always gonna be here
She doesn't wanna leave
I'm afraid of stormy, stormy weather
There's nothing I can do, there's nothing you can do
The lyrics of Nina Nastasia's "Stormy Weather" tell a haunting story of a woman who is seemingly on the edge of sanity. The first verse describes her bursting in, claiming that everything is on fire and instructing the singer to save the water. These instructions may seem nonsensical, but they could be interpreted as a metaphor for her emotional state - everything is in chaos and she needs help.
The second verse paints a picture of a quiet Sunday afternoon with the singer's family. The woman in question is there too, but she seems preoccupied with taking photographs of the singer amongst a bed of flowers. Despite the serene setting, the singer can't be on their best behaviour - they're constantly on edge, ready for the storm that seems to be brewing both externally and internally.
The bridge of the song is particularly haunting, as the woman lies on her back and appears to be consumed by something primal and destructive. The singer is unable to help her and acknowledges that there's nothing anyone can do. Throughout the song, the singer seems to be trying to support this woman in some way, but also acknowledges that she's deeply troubled and ultimately beyond their control.
Line by Line Meaning
She comes running in
She enters the room quickly and with urgency
"We're all on fire"
She believes that there is chaos and trouble all around them
She says so hysterically
She expresses herself in an extremely emotional and panicked way
I'm in the shower
The artist is occupied with taking a shower
She says, "save the water"
She urges the artist to conserve water
I can't be on best behaviour
The singer cannot pretend to be well-behaved
I'm not afraid of stormy weather
The singer is not scared of challenging situations or difficulties
Sunday afternoon
A specific day and time
We'll drive for hours
They will spend a significant amount of time in a vehicle, likely for leisure or enjoyment purposes
After church with father
They will do this activity after attending church with their father, likely indicating a religious background or tradition
While she photographs me
Someone is taking pictures of the singer
In a bed of flowers
The pictures are being taken while the artist is lying down surrounded by flowers
She looks around for me
She searches for the singer
Don't you know I'm always gonna be here
The singer believes that they will always be present for her
She doesn't wanna leave
She is hesitant to depart from the current situation
I'm afraid of stormy, stormy weather
The artist is scared of challenging situations or difficulties
There's nothing I can do, there's nothing you won't do
The artist and the person they are talking to are willing to do anything in the given situation
She lies on her back
She is resting on her back
Let it go, she ate him
It is unclear what this line means
She looks like disaster
She appears to be in a state of chaos or calamity
There's no one to help her
No one is available to assist her
No machine can keep her
Technology is not able to help her
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NINA NASTASIA
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