In February 2005, newspaper writer Tammy LaGorce described Moore as a "lo-fi legend" in the New York Times.
Moore, born in Nashville, Tennessee, made his commercial recording debut at age seven, singing a duet with Jim Reeves entitled "But You Love Me, Daddy" on the RCA Victor album Songs to Warm the Heart.
Moore was gifted with intuitive proficiency for guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, and songwriting. In 1966, he began pursuing what would become his lifelong passion, home recording, using a reel-to-reel tape deck set up in his basement. In 1967, he formed his first band, The Marlborough (a rock combo). He also began working for his father as a studio musician, and as an assistant at Mimosa Music, his father's music publishing company.
After dropping out of Vanderbilt University in 1971 to pursue a career as a professional artist, performer and entertainer Moore issued his home-recorded 1976 debut album Phonography on his uncle Harry "H.P." Palmer's HP Music label. The initial run was limited to 100 copies. Trouser Press gave the album rave reviews, calling it "an outrageous collection of musical brain spewage" and "a true slash of genius". Moore moved from Nashville to New Jersey shortly afterwards, his uncle releasing two further collections, The Stance EP, and Delicate Tension in 1978 (Moore's home tape releases continuing at the same time).
In 1996, in a gesture far overdue, "Phonography" was listed among "the fifty most significant indie records" in Rolling Stone's Alt-Rock-A-Rama.
1980 saw an important tape release, Clack!, this time recorded professionally. In 1981, Moore set up the RSM Cassette Club as an outlet for his home-recorded work, making available all tapes recorded by Moore stretching back to 1968, each listed with a 'listenability quotient' rating from 1 to 10.
The next LP release was 1984's What's The Point?!! and in the same year Paris' New Rose Records issued a double album compilation, Everything You Always Wanted To Know About R Stevie Moore But Were Afraid To Ask. The label described Moore as "one of the best songwriters of all time".Everything proved particularly popular in France, with a single "Chantilly Lace" from the album becoming a minor sleeper hit there, and prompting Moore to undertake a promotional visit to the country, where he was welcomed with not insignificant adulation and press-buzz. Further albums followed in the 80s, including Verve, Glad Music (this time recorded in a professional studio), (1952-19??), and Teenage Spectacular (described by Moore then as "the most enjoyable project of my career".)
During the 1980s Moore appeared sporadically on the Uncle Floyd TV show, a tongue-in-cheek, public-access style clown, puppet and variety show that broadcast out of New Jersey.
Moore was an early on-air personality at WFMU, an independent free-form radio station out of New Jersey.
Around 1988, Moore started working in home video, and he is now active on YouTube and MySpace.
The advent of CD-R as a medium for self-issued music brought Moore and his fans new enthusiasm for his home recording, and in 1999 the cassette club became the "R. Stevie Moore CDR Club" (CDRSMCLUB).
In 2002 Moore recorded an album with Half Japanese frontman Jad Fair, titled FairMoore, described as "a lovely, heartfelt effort that shows both in top form" by Dave Mandl, who stated that it "brings together two fiercely original figures in the American music underground", the album consisting of Fair reciting his poetry over Moore's instrumental backing.
Throughout the 2000s Moore, has continued to issue more official CD's released on various independent labels around the world. He also worked on several mail collaborations with Terry Burrows (aka Yukio Yung), Ariel Pink, Lane Steinberg and others.
Moore contributed a track to the 2007 Worried Noodles compilation on Tomlab, alongside David Byrne, Deerhoof and Liars, compiled by British artist David Shrigley. Shrigley also interviewed Moore for BOMB Magazine magazine that year.
I Want You in My Life
R. Stevie Moore Lyrics
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I've been to other planets
You ain't seen a planet
Nigga popping shit, I been popping shit
I be dodging shit, I be robbing shit
Got a bad bitch, by the shit
I took her to a plane, we went to
And then the plane crashed, like a jet
Now you're reading this
I'm off the booth pack, I want my life back
I've never been the same
I know you know that
Can you notice this? But that me
I'll be down the boulevard in down the street
Got a big box, got a big gun with a big drum
I'm sipping big rum i'm making niggas run
I make the bitches fuck
Spread my wings to thеse
Bitches like a pеacock aye, aye
Aye, aye, spread my wings
Fucking on a bitch, then I get her next week
Aye niggas talking shit, aye, they
Ain't got no beef, aye
Do you want some beef?
Aye, go another street, aye
Bitch, I need the guns, aye
Bitch, I need a bag, aye
Niggas talking shit, aye, but
They dropping trash, aye
Drop it in a bag, aye, drop it in a bag, aye
Bitch, I'm not fine, but I'll
Throw it in a bag, aye
I just need some guns, aye
They just need some Xans, aye
So I got the Xans, man, what you need
Man? Aye i just got the guns, aye
I just got the guns, aye
Niggas talking trash, I'm like "Where
The fuck they at?", aye
I'm like "Where the fuck they at?", aye
Niggas talking trash, I'm like "Where
The fuck they at?", aye
Niggas talking trash, where the
Fuck they at?, aye
I be off a bar, aye, I be on a Audi
Niggas talking trash, aye, but
They talking trash, aye
I be off a bar, aye, I be on a Audi
Hollywood Boulevard, nigga on a trap, aye
Hollywood Boulevard, nigga on a trap, aye
On a trap
The lyrics to "I Want You in My Life" by R. Stevie Moore are quite abstract and open to interpretation. At first glance, they may seem disjointed and unrelated, but upon closer analysis, a few themes emerge. The opening lines suggest a disconnect from reality, as the singer claims to be on another planet and implies a sense of control over their surroundings. This could represent a desire to escape from the constraints of everyday life and explore new possibilities.
The following lines touch on themes of violence and power, with references to popping and robbing, as well as possessing a big gun. These lines could be interpreted as a manifestation of anger or frustration, as the singer feels the need to assert dominance and control over others. The mention of a plane crash and the burning of a body adds a dark and disturbing tone to the lyrics, possibly symbolizing a destructive cycle or the consequences of violent actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on another planet, and I just planned it
I feel detached from reality and in control of my own destiny
I've been to other planets
I have explored different experiences and perspectives
You ain't seen a planet
You haven't encountered the same level of uniqueness and diversity
Nigga popping shit, I been popping shit
I am confident and assertive in expressing myself
I be dodging shit, I be robbing shit
I am adept at avoiding obstacles and taking advantage of opportunities
Got a bad bitch, by the shit
I have a desirable partner by my side
I took her to a plane, we went to
I elevated our relationship to new heights
And then the plane crashed, like a jet
But unfortunately, our relationship suffered a devastating end
They burned the bitch's body
There was no chance of reconciliation or revival
Now you're reading this
As you read these words, you witness the aftermath
I'm off the booth pack, I want my life back
I am tired of the chaotic lifestyle and yearn for change
I've never been the same
The events have left a lasting impact on me
I know you know that
I am aware that you understand my struggle
Can you notice this? But that me
Are you able to perceive my true self amidst the chaos?
I'll be down the boulevard in down the street
I will be wandering aimlessly, lost in my own thoughts
Got a big box, got a big gun with a big drum
I possess power and artillery capable of making an impact
I'm sipping big rum, I'm making niggas run
I am consuming alcohol and exerting dominance over others
I make the bitches fuck
I have the ability to attract and engage with women sexually
Spread my wings to these bitches like a peacock aye, aye
I showcase my flamboyant and attention-seeking behavior to captivate women
Fucking on a bitch, then I get her next week
Engaging in casual sexual encounters and effortlessly moving on
Niggas talking shit, aye, they
Some people are gossiping and spreading negative rumors
Ain't got no beef, aye
They do not have any real conflict or confrontation
Do you want some beef?
Are you looking for a confrontation or disagreement?
Go another street, aye
Go somewhere else if you don't want trouble
Bitch, I need the guns, aye
I require firearms to assert my dominance and protect myself
Bitch, I need a bag, aye
I need money and material possessions to fulfill my desires
Niggas talking shit, aye, but
Despite the negative chatter from others
They dropping trash, aye
Their words and actions hold no value or significance
Drop it in a bag, aye, drop it in a bag, aye
Ignore their useless comments and discard them
Bitch, I'm not fine, but I'll
I may not be in a good state of mind, but I will
Throw it in a bag, aye
Dismiss their negativity and proceed with my own agenda
I just need some guns, aye
Guns are essential to establish my authority
They just need some Xans, aye
Others may rely on drugs for their own escape or coping mechanism
So I got the Xans, man, what you need
I have obtained the drugs to fulfill their desires
Man? Aye, I just got the guns, aye
Is that what you're looking for? Well, I possess the weapons
I just got the guns, aye
I have recently acquired firearms
Niggas talking trash, I'm like 'Where the fuck they at?', aye
If individuals are criticizing me, I question their whereabouts and validity
I'm like 'Where the fuck they at?', aye
I am genuinely curious about the location and identity of those who speak negatively
Niggas talking trash, where the fuck they at?, aye
I wonder where these individuals are when they're trashing me
I be off a bar, aye, I be on a Audi
I indulge in consuming alcoholic beverages and driving an Audi
Niggas talking trash, aye, but they talking trash, aye
People may be gossiping and spreading negativity, but that's all they're doing
I be off a bar, aye, I be on a Audi
I often engage in reckless behavior while driving an Audi
Hollywood Boulevard, nigga on a trap, aye
I find myself on Hollywood Boulevard, engaging in illegal activities
Hollywood Boulevard, nigga on a trap, aye
I am situated on Hollywood Boulevard, involved in a dangerous lifestyle
On a trap
I am immersed in a criminal enterprise
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