She was born to British parents in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, while her father was a visiting professor at MIT, but she grew up in Scotland. She thus holds dual US/UK citizenship.
Pidgeon attended drama college and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. After some promising work as an actress in the UK, she moved to the United States. She had met American writer/director David Mamet while acting in his play Speed the Plow during its run at The National Theater in London. She subsequently became his wife in 1991. She and Mamet have two children, Clara and Noah.
From 1986 to 1990 she was the lead singer of the British folk/pop band Ruby Blue. Pidgeon left Ruby Blue, shortly after the band had signed a major record label and was beginning to gather both commercial and critical success. She decided to concentrate on her acting career, starring in Mamet's plays and films, initially in the movie Homicide, then in the play Oleanna, a part written for her.
Returning to music in 1994, she released the solo album The Raven, followed by New York Girls' Club. A further album, The Four Marys, a collection of traditional Celtic folk songs, followed in 1998.
In October 2005 she released Tough on Crime, which featured the late Billy Preston on keyboards.
Pidgeon is a convert to Judaism.
Growing up in Edinburgh, Rebecca was a teenage friend of singer Shirley Manson.
Tremble
Rebecca Pidgeon Lyrics
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I used to see so clearly
Now what I do seems so untrue
And I tremble, I tremble
And I don't know what I knew
Baby, I can take a beating
But you're gonna see the other guy bleeding
But I tremble, I tremble
And I turn my face to you
Baby, far across the sheets
Silent while your lover weeps
Baby, don't turn your heart to stone
There's no pray, just sorrow now
Baby, I look into the mirror
Who's the thief and who's the giver?
Hold my reflection
Up to your perfection
And tremble
(Tremble)
Oh, tremble
(Tremble)
And tremble for what I do
Baby, lying across the bed
The words I spoke I wish unsaid
Baby, what god have saved to you
My lips are false, my heart is true
Baby, let me prove my worth
It stayed with me from bad to worse
I sit here still
You'll do what you will
Oh, I tremble
(Tremble)
I tremble
(Tremble)
And I turn my face to you
Baby, far across the sheets
Silent while your lover weeps
Baby, don't turn your heart to stone
There's no pray, just sorrow now
In the song "Tremble" by Rebecca Pidgeon, the singer is expressing her confusion and uncertainty in a relationship that has become unrecognizable. She was once so sure of her actions and feelings, but now everything seems untrue, and she is trembling with uncertainty. The lyric "Now what I do seems so untrue" is a perfect example of this. The singer also acknowledges that she is not perfect and has made mistakes, but she is struggling to understand how to rectify them. The lines "Baby, let me prove my worth, it stayed with me from bad to worse, I sit here still, you'll do what you will" express her desire to prove herself to her partner, despite the difficulties they face.
The lines "Silent while your lover weeps, Baby, don't turn your heart to stone, there's no prayer, just sorrow now" express a feeling of grief and despair, indicating that the relationship is teetering on the edge of destruction, with little hope for salvation. The singer is pleading for her partner not to shut down emotionally and let their love fade away. The chorus "And I tremble, oh tremble, and I don't know what I knew" is a perfect encapsulation of the singer's confusion and trembling with uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, what just happened to me?
I'm confused and lost, I used to know what I was doing in life.
I used to see so clearly
I had a clear vision of my life and the things I wanted to achieve.
Now what I do seems so untrue
My actions don't align with my beliefs and values anymore.
And I tremble, I tremble
I'm afraid of the uncertain future and the consequences of my actions.
And I don't know what I knew
I've lost my sense of direction and purpose in life.
Baby, I can take a beating
I can handle physical pain and hardship.
But you're gonna see the other guy bleeding
I can also fight back and defend myself, even if it means hurting someone else.
Now I'm amazed, unbroken, just crazed
I'm surprised at my own resilience and strength, even in difficult situations.
But I tremble, I tremble
Despite my strength, I'm still fearful and uncertain.
And I turn my face to you
I turn to you for support and guidance, hoping you can help me find my way.
Baby, far across the sheets
You seem distant and unapproachable, putting a strain on our relationship.
Silent while your lover weeps
You don't seem to care about my pain and struggles, even though we're supposed to be in this together.
Baby, don't turn your heart to stone
I'm pleading with you to show me some compassion and understanding, rather than shutting me out completely.
There's no pray, just sorrow now
We're both hurting and there's no easy solution or way to fix things, only sadness and despair.
Baby, I look into the mirror
I'm trying to understand myself better, examining my own flaws and virtues.
Who's the thief and who's the giver?
I'm questioning whether I'm doing the right thing in life, or if I'm a selfish or generous person.
Hold my reflection
I'm trying to come to terms with my own identity and sense of self.
Up to your perfection
I'm comparing myself to the idealized version of you, wondering if I measure up or fall short.
And tremble
I'm still scared and uncertain, despite my introspection and self-awareness.
(Tremble)
Repeating this line emphasizes the strong emotions and vulnerability I'm feeling.
Oh, tremble
I'm overwhelmed by my own feelings, unable to contain or control them.
Baby, lying across the bed
We're physically close, but emotionally distant.
The words I spoke I wish unsaid
I regret some of the things I said or did, and wish I could take them back.
Baby, what god have saved to you
I'm wondering what qualities or virtues you possess that enable you to stay strong and composed, despite our problems.
My lips are false, my heart is true
I've made some mistakes or told some lies, but deep down I still care about you and our relationship.
Baby, let me prove my worth
I want to make things right and show you that I'm capable of being a good partner and person.
It stayed with me from bad to worse
I've been through some tough times before, and I'm willing to weather the storm with you.
I sit here still
I'm waiting for you to make a move or respond to me in some way.
You'll do what you will
I'm giving you the freedom to make your own choices and decisions, even if they hurt me.
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pranav bansal
I heard this heart melting voice in a beautiful song in Covert Affairs season 2 at end of episode 12. The search for this song ended here. Simply awesome
Ryan Hitchings
I appreciate the input! It really is a beautiful song and I'm glad people are sharing it.
Novangst Media
this girls just fascinates me...the voice, the songs, her beauty....amazing
Chandrani Goswami
Such an amazing voice... got directed here from covert affairs... cant resist not to listen her again ... :-)
Steven B
This song is amazing.
musickluvrr
Beautiful voice, incredible photography, & lyrics by the one & only Mr. Zevon~ how could this possibly miss? Something for every palette. And I miss "Covert Affairs," an excellent series. Thanks for posting.
wenkeee
covert affairs brought me here. Great show with good music :)
Rajagopal S.
Me too!
Mr. Camel Bluez
Love it. This is my heart melting.
Aletta Smith
Amazing voice