1. Poe… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name 'Poe'.
1. Poe™ - the stage name of Anne “Annie” Decatur Danielewski, an American singer-songwriter.
2. An electronic artist from Ukraine.
3. A 70’s Psychedelic Rock band
4. A korean indie rock band, see also 포.
5. For the Polish group, see Projekt Ostry Emade.
6. A Malaysian band that released one album
1. Poe™ (trademarked) is the stage name of Anne "Annie" Decatur Danielewski, an American singer-songwriter, . Her musical style is a blend of rock, folk, and electronic music elements backing intimate lyrical compositions. Poe was signed to Atlantic Records from 1995–2001, where she released two albums (Hello and Haunted); she's currently signed to her own label, RePoezessed Records.
Annie is the daughter of Polish film director Tad Danielewski and his second wife, Priscilla Machold and the sister of author Mark Z. Danielewski. She grew up in Provo, Utah, USA, where her father was a professor at Brigham Young University. She eventually began pursuing her undergraduate studies at Princeton University, where she organized her first band.
Poe's first album, Hello, was released in 1995. Her debut single, "Angry Johnny," got much radio and MTV airplay. The second single "Hello" charted #13 on U.S. Modern Rock Tracks and #1 on U.S. Hot Dance Club Play.
Occupied by extensive small club tours, she was unable to produce a second album until 2000's Haunted. Poe included her late father on Haunted after discovering cassette tapes containing his voice. But listening to them the first time proved so difficult that she was hesitant to use them in her music. "I took these tapes home and I couldn't listen to them," Poe explains. "It was too hard, so I kept finding ways to avoid it. They were sitting on my coffee table next to a boombox." The album also dovetails with themes and concepts from her brother Mark's post-modern novel House of Leaves; the CD and the book were released simultaneously. Poe and Mark toured together across America at Borders Books and Music locations in support of the album and the novel.
A remix of the song, "Hey Pretty", featured Mark reading a passage from the novel. It was released on one of the Haunted singles and became a radio hit. "Hey Pretty" was also the theme to a short-lived MTV soap opera Spyder Games. The show usually ended with bits of the risque video or a picture of the single's cover. In 10 Things I Hate About You the character of Kat has the Poe ball on her schoolbook.
Poe opened for Depeche Mode in 2001, and followed this up with a head-lining US tour. Poe's second album's rising success reached Gold and Top 10 alternative, but was abruptly interrupted by legal disputes. Poe started a campaign which she referred to as the "Re-POE-Session", an attempt to gain control of her master recordings from her former record label, Atlantic Records, because they refused to re-release her albums although she was still under contract. Her dedicated fan base, "The Angry Psychos", supported her fight by passing a "Poe Ball" around the country to show their support. In 2004, both albums were re-released on CD by FEI/Sheridan Square Records, and in downloadable form on various online music stores. The RePoezession was a success.
Poe appeared in the movie Gossip performing the song "My Lips are Sealed" (a cover of The Go-Go's' "Our Lips Are Sealed"), and as a CGI character, Mary Magdalene/Plague, in the PlayStation game Apocalypse. Apocalypse also featured an alternate version of her song, "Control", later released on Haunted.
Her most recent work includes collaborations with Rhys Fulber's solo project, Conjure One. She has had a part in the writing and singing of five songs on Conjure One's albums: "Center of the Sun" and "Make a Wish" on the self-titled first album and "Endless Dream," "One Word" and "Extraordinary Way" on Extraordinary Ways. She is credited as Jane on this later album.
Poe provides the voice of "Single Mother" in the movie musical "Repo! The Genetic Opera", along with other voices.
In November 2007 Poe began collecting mp3 recordings of dream accounts on her website, http://www.repoezessed.com
According to statements on her official forum, Poe is in production on new material.
2. Poe is a electronic music composer based in Ternopil, Ukraine.
3. The first psychedelic/ blues Poe released Up Through The Spiral in 1971
4. Poe (포) is a korean indie band. They describe their music as a mixture of dream pop, british rock/brit pop, shoegaze and piano rock. In 2010 they realeased their 1st EP “Burnout”.
물렁곈 - Vocal, Piano
김윤기 - Bass
김태종 – Drums
Rise and Shine
Poe Lyrics
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I've felt anger in the working pace of my father's stride
And I wonder why.
When all I feel is love inside
When all I feel is love inside
So rise,
Tomorrow's here,
Won't you rise,
Rise and shine for me.
Wipe away those tears and rise,
Rise and shine,
Shine for me.
If the world is broken,
It's just cause hearts get broken,
Sticks and stones have broken my bones,
But words hurt even more,
And I wonder what for.
When all I feel is love inside,
When all I feel is love inside.
So rise,
Rise and shine, my baby.
Tomorrow's here,
Won't you rise,
Rise and shine for me.
Wipe away those tears and rise,
Rise and shine,
Shine for me.
My baby, my baby, my baby
won't you rise and shine
my baby, my baby, won't you rise and shine
my baby, my baby, my baby, my baby
won't you rise and shine
my baby
rise
The lyrics of Poe's song Rise & Shine express the confusion and pain that come with witnessing the trials and tribulations of life, especially those experienced by one's parents. The first verse describes the singer's observation of her mother's tears and father's pained movements, causing her to question why life is so hard. Yet, despite these external hardships, she affirms that deep inside, all she feels is love. The chorus calls on her beloved to rise and shine, to wipe away the tears and see the hope of a new day, a new opportunity to live and love.
The second verse continues with the theme of brokenness, pointing out that the heart of the world is also broken, perhaps reflecting on global conflicts and injustices. She compares physical hurts to the far-reaching impact of words, emphasizing the power of negative speech and the way it drags people down. Again, she reaffirms the truth that love persists inside, despite the messages that try to drown it out. The chorus repeats with a plea for the beloved to rise and shine, a gentle encouragement for resilience and embracing the possibility of a brighter future.
Overall, Rise & Shine conveys a message of hope and perseverance amidst adversity. The singer acknowledges the struggle and pain that exist in the world, but also affirms that love is a resilient force that can help people rise above their circumstances. The chorus serves as a comforting reminder to hold on through tough times and to focus on the potential for growth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen tears in my mother's eyes,
I have observed my mother cry before.
I've felt anger in the working pace of my father's stride
I have experienced my father's irritation through his work demeanor.
And I wonder why.
This makes me ponder the reasoning behind it.
When all I feel is love inside
Despite this, I feel love at my core.
So rise,
Therefore, stand up and be resilient.
Rise and shine, my baby.
Wake up and let your brilliance radiate, my child.
Tomorrow's here,
The future is now.
Won't you rise,
Can't you stand up?
Wipe away those tears and rise,
Dry those tears and keep going.
Shine for me.
Illuminate the world for my sake.
If the world is broken,
In the event that the world is shattered.
It's just cause hearts get broken,
It's because people's hearts get wounded.
Sticks and stones have broken my bones,
Physical harm afflicted me in the past.
But words hurt even more,
However, verbal violence inflicts far greater pain.
And I wonder what for.
This makes me ponder the justification for such actions.
My baby, my baby, my baby
My beloved child.
won't you rise and shine
Why don't you rise and shine?
my baby, my baby, won't you rise and shine
Oh my child, won't you stand and shine?
my baby, my baby, my baby, my baby
My dear child, my dear child, my dear child.
won't you rise and shine
Can you not find the strength to shine?
my baby
My beloved.
rise
Stand up.
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zephyrjet122
Poe has the most beautiful and haunting voice! Met her in late 90s and she was even cooler than you'd expect. Love this track! She needs more exposure.
@timothyhalter7800
This is my son, Levar, Gwen singing back up, Poe singing lead, My wife was there in LA, when they laid the tracks, and yes gwen is singing on this !!!! People get the cd at amazon, read the cover!! dont post junk till you get the facks !!
@cassandrasmyth8155
I get that this is an 8-year-old comment, but do you have a link to Levar's album or profile? I tried to search but I keep coming up with Kevin LeVar or Levar Burton and I don't think I'm finding the right artist.
@lorilynbailey4165
@@cassandrasmyth8155 https://obits.democratandchronicle.com/obituaries/democratandchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=levar-logan&pid=195800218&fhid=13391
@ericjosephgarcia6843
@@cassandrasmyth8155 This was done at my studio. It was a joy to cut
@Seyan07
I just love thit song :)
@jeremysein5841
That's the Poe solo version. I'm sure its around somewhere. I swear I had found a recording of it somewhere. Its much better than this version, from a musical standpoint. Of course, its wonderful that Poe did this for Levar and that he got to contribute.
@howardhalter6781
Yes. It was a great thing this woman did fir my son. Unfortunately God wanted Levar home with him. Poe has successfully made a young mans dream come true. Levar went with no pain. To his maker. That young man , through his trials and tribulations, suffered daily. Poe did this for him , and was a blessing
Im crying as i write this, only because i miss the greatest man i have ever known.
@glowgrl67
WOW! God bless! I actually read about him! I hope he is doing well! <3 much love!
@ericjosephgarcia6843
I recorded this track and played guitar and bass on it. Gwen came in and sang on it and I believe Matt Sorum played drums. I think Chris Lorde Alge mixed it