Braun has accumulated an extraordinary discography of unpretentious, personal songs anchored by her sweet, confident voice and genteel composition. She crafts tuneful, friendly songs with subtle but effective arrangements, dynamic and graceful and memorable.
Now, Braun is back with her sixth CD, Evolution of the Blood Star, and on these thirteen tracks Braun shows an even greater depth and maturity. Evolution of the Blood Star expands on her penchant for ambient soul pop, and shows this gifted songstress taking bold steps on her soulful journey into self-exploration. The jazz torch song, "Skylight," is evocative and inspirational, anchored by gentle classical piano and a melody as delicate as flower petals. The title track Evolution of the Blood Star truly inspires and intrigues with its contagious hook and neo B-52s landscape.
Artsy and fun, thoughtful and savvy, Norine Braun will zing to the heart of any listener.
AWARDS:
Female SInger-Songwriter of The Year Jazz Category for Crystallize (Next Wave CD) -LA Music Awards 2006
Artists For Literacy International Songwriting Competition Winner for Conformity 451.
StoneWall Society 2004 Pride In The Arts Musician Award Winner for Now and Zen CD
Kweevak CD of the Year Award 2003 for Norine Braun and The Mood Swings cd
Understanding
Norine Braun Lyrics
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I try and find the one exception
But only see through your deception
And in the background I see
I'd rather be there with you
Than alone with me
I try and find the right assumption
But only find I'm your consumption
And in the background I find
You were never too unkind
Only lost in fantasy or was it always only me
Understanding
Give me back again
Your love dig in
Reassure me
Take me back again
Hold on singing
And in your thoughts of grand illusions
I try and find the end of confusion
But only see there is no conclusion
Understanding
Give me back again
Your love dig in
Reassure me
Take me back again
Hold on singing
The lyrics to Norine Braun's song "Understanding" talk about the struggle to connect with someone who has misconceptions and wrong presumptions about the singer. Despite the desire to understand and find the truth, the singer realizes that they can only see through the other person's deception, see how they consume them, and how they are lost in grand illusions. The singer wishes to be reassured by the other person's love and held onto during this conflict.
The lyrics play with perspective and the idea that understanding another person may not always be possible. The singer tries to see through the other person's eyes, lips, and thoughts but ultimately fails to find the truth. The use of the word "consumption" suggests that the other person is using the singer for their own purposes and desires.
The chorus of "Understanding" plea for understanding, but also has a sense of desperation and longing. The singer wants to be held and reassured that they are loved, but it's unclear if this is possible with the other person's illusions and misconceptions. The final line, "hold on singing," suggests that music and creativity may be a source of comfort and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
In your eyes of misconception
Despite my efforts, I cannot seem to find any exception to the misunderstandings reflected in your eyes.
I try and find the one exception
I am attempting to discover something that goes contrary to the misconceptions that I see in your eyes.
But only see through your deception
Additionally, I am only able to see beyond your attempt to misrepresent or mislead me.
And in the background I see
Meanwhile, as a backdrop to these attempts at correcting misconceptions, I perceive something else.
I'd rather be there with you
I would prefer to be there with you, rather than being by myself.
Than alone with me
Being alone is preferable to being consumed with all the false presumptions and illusions created by being with you.
Through your lips of wrong presumptions
Your speech is characterized by presumptions that do not hold water.
I try and find the right assumption
I am trying to find the correct hypothesis or assumption in the midst of all this.
But only find I'm your consumption
However, all I discover is that I am a mere fodder to all the baseless presumptions and thoughts that occupy your mind.
And in the background I find
Again, there is something occurring in the background of these events.
You were never too unkind
You were never too harsh or cruel--it was simply your mind that created the illusions and presumptions before us.
Only lost in fantasy or was it always only me
Perhaps all of this confusion was solely within my own mind, or maybe everything was always illusory and lost in a fantasy world.
Understanding
Coming to a full and complete comprehension of what has transpired.
Give me back again
I want a return of what was there before--a love that will dig in.
Your love dig in
A resilient love that seeks to probe deeply and not stand on the surface.
Reassure me
I want to be reassured that everything is and will be alright.
Take me back again
I would like to go back to how everything was before all these illusions and presumptions muddied the waters.
Hold on singing
Don't lose hope, but rather hold onto your song and your spirit.
And in your thoughts of grand illusions
As I consider your thought process, I can see that it is composed entirely of unrealistic and grandiose ideas.
I try and find the end of confusion
I persist in attempting to come to the end of all this confusion and myriad of unrealistic ideas.
But only see there is no conclusion
Unfortunately, I can only come to the realization that there is no clear endpoint in sight, and we may be grasping at straws forevermore.
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.