N O N A H E N D R Y X: from Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles (the sweethearts of The Apollo), inducted into The Rhythm & Blues Foundations’ Hall of Fame in l999, to the ground breaking glam funk band of the 70s, Labelle (with Patti LaBelle and Sarah Dash) to a stunning solo career, Nona Hendryx has always been on the cutting edge of music. Her songs are edgy, provocative, political and full of double entendres and empowering messages which enabled the trio to break the traditional girl group mold. Their stage show was the forerunner of the epic productions we expect today and they were the only contemporary black group to take their ‘Wear Something Silver’ show to NY’s prestigious Metropolitan Opera House and to major theatres and Opera Houses across the world. Labelle racked up three gold albums and a No. l world wide hit with “Lady Marmalade (Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir?)” Her solo efforts have been equally challenging. From heavy metal (Nona 1977) to funk (Female Trouble) to New Age (SkinDiver) with top ten hits Bustin’ Out, Keep It Confidential, Transformation, Why Should I Cry?, I Sweat (Goin’ Thru the Motions) and Winds of Change, and fruitful collaborations with MATERIAL, ARTHUR BAKER, PRINCE, PETER GABRIEL, DAN HARTMAN and TALKING HEADS sandwiched in between. Over the past three years Nona has worked with many young rappers/poets/hip hop artists ranging from a cameo appearance in an India Irie video to a duet with Bounty Killer to production and co-writes for a new film. On the One, with Rahzel, Dead Prez’s M1, and Res’s producers Doc and Khaliyl. On the One, is the first motion picture directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, a frequent collaborator with Nona. It’s the story of two brothers in the music business. A hip hop/gospel story set in Harlem. Nona scored the film and contributed fourteen new songs. Nona collaborated with Charles Randolph-Wright on the successful ‘play with music’ BLUE in 2000. A new play written by Charles and directed by Sheldon Epps which began at The Arena Stage in Washington, DC and then transferred to The Roundabout Theatre Group’s New York Gramercy Theatre in June 2001 for a three month run where it broke Box Office records by selling out every performance. BLUE starred Phylicia Rashad (of the TV Cosby Show fame) and Michael McElroy as the title character Blue Williams. Nona composed eleven new songs and she and Charles co-wrote the lyrics. Last autumn BLUE premiered in Los Angeles and is currently on a cross-country road tour prior to going to Europe, and right now, and ongoing, the Randolph-Wright/Hendryx team are working on a multi-media cyber-rock musical based on Nona’s SkinDiver CD for theatre. Charles and Nona have co-written the book, Nona has written additional music and Charles will direct.
HENDRYX is a Grammy Nominee for “Rock This House”(featuring Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones on guitar) and an Emmy Nominee for her collaboration with Jason Miles on the composition “Children of the World” recorded by Sounds of Blackness for “People”, a Disney animated, children’s special.
Run For Cover
Nona Hendryx Lyrics
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All those years outside looking in
All that time never even knowing
Just how blind I've been
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Now I'm here suddenly I see
Standing here it's all so clear
I'm where I'm meant to be
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything looks different
Now that I see you
All those days chasing down a daydream
All those years living in a blur
All that time never truly seeing
Things, the way they were
Now she's here shining in the starlight
Now she's here suddenly I know
If she's here it's crystal clear
I'm where I'm meant to go
And at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything is different
Now that I see you
Now that I see you
Nona Hendryx's song "Run for Cover" delves into the idea of having clarity and recognizing one's true path in life. The song begins with the singer looking back on their life, having spent countless days gazing out the window and living on the outside looking in. The lyrics express a sense of uncertainty and confusion, having been blind to their true purpose for so long.
As the song progresses, the singer suddenly gains clarity, recognizing that they are exactly where they are meant to be. They see the light, and the fog that once clouded their vision is lifted. It is through the presence of another person, presumably a romantic partner, that the singer finally understands their purpose and is able to see the world in a new way.
Overall, "Run for Cover" is a powerful song about self-realization and the importance of finding one's true path in life. It encourages listeners to push through the fog of uncertainty and recognize the light that has been there all along.
Line by Line Meaning
All those days watching from the windows
For a long time, I was just observing without taking part
All those years outside looking in
For many years, I was an outsider looking in on life
All that time never even knowing
I was completely unaware of what I was missing
Just how blind I've been
I was completely unaware of my own ignorance
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Finally, I am awake and aware of myself and my surroundings
Now I'm here suddenly I see
I have finally gained insight and perspective
Standing here it's all so clear
Everything is now crystal clear to me
I'm where I'm meant to be
I am finally in the right place, doing what I am meant to do
And at last I see the light
I have finally gained true insight and understanding
And it's like the fog has lifted
It's as if the haze and confusion have been lifted
And it's like the sky is new
The world seems brand new and full of possibilities
And it's warm and real and bright
Everything feels genuine, comfortable, and optimistic
And the world has somehow shifted
The world has changed and is now different
All at once everything looks different
Everything has transformed and is now perceived differently
Now that I see you
Now that I have gained insight, I can see things (or this person) clearly and for what they truly are
All those days chasing down a daydream
I spent a lot of time pursuing a fantasy
All those years living in a blur
For many years, I lived life without really focusing on anything specific
All that time never truly seeing
I was completely unaware of what was right in front of me
Now she's here shining in the starlight
This person has arrived and is shining brightly
Now she's here suddenly I know
With this person's presence, I have gained knowledge that was previously hidden from me
If she's here it's crystal clear
It is now absolutely certain that I am where I am supposed to be
Now that I see you
Again, I can now see this person clearly and understand what they truly mean to me
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.