René Marie is a singer/songwriter/playwright/actress … Read Full Bio ↴ADDITIONAL BIO
René Marie is a singer/songwriter/playwright/actress who performs and tours as a vocalist internationally, nationally and locally. Between 2000 and 2004, René recorded four award-winning CDs on the MaxJazz label before deciding to pursue an independent path. Since 2005, she has recorded and produced several CDs on her own label.
In 2009, she premiered a one-woman show, Slut Energy Theory - U’Dean, a play about incest and domestic abuse told through original music, spoken word and monologue. The play was voted as Reader’s Choice Best One-Person Show by Denver Post and Best New Work by Westword. The soundtrack of the show was released in December, 2009. Her website is www.renemarie.com.
Autobiography
Rene Marie Lyrics
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Word on the street is that you do
You want my history
What others tell you won't be true
I walked a thousand miles while everyone was asleep
Nobody's really seen my million subtleties
Right now I'm solo, but that will be changing eventually, oh
Got bruises on my heart and sometimes I get dark
If you want my auto, want my autobiography
Baby, just ask me
I hear you talking
Well, it's my turn now
I'm talking back
Look in my eyes
So you can see just where I'm at
I walked a thousand miles to find one river of peace
I walked a million more to find what this shit means
Got stains on my t-shirt and I'm the biggest flirt
Right now I'm solo, but that will be changing eventually, oh
Got bruises on my heart and sometimes I get dark
If you want my auto, want my autobiography
Baby, just ask me
I'm a bad ass girl in this messed up world
I'm a sexy girl in this crazy world
I'm a simple girl in a complex world
A nasty girl, you wanna get with me?
You wanna mess with me?
Got stains on my t-shirt and I'm the biggest flirt
Right now I'm solo, but that will be changing eventually, oh
I laugh more than I cry
You piss me off, good-bye
Got bruises on my heart and sometimes I get dark
If you want my auto, want my autobiography
Baby, just ask me
In 'Autobiography,' Rene Marie sings about how others view her versus who she really is. She begins the song by acknowledging that there are people who think they know her, but what they have heard about her is not entirely true. She emphasizes that she has her life story that no one knows, and anyone who wants to know more about her should ask her to share it. She then goes on to describe her journey, walking a thousand miles and seeing a million subtleties. Although she may have stains on her t-shirt, bruises on her heart, and gets dark sometimes, she is a bad ass, sexy, and simple girl living in a messed up, crazy, and complex world. She asserts that she laughs more than she cries and that she won't hesitate to say goodbye to anyone who pisses her off.
The song demonstrates Rene Marie's approach to life: it is a journey filled with subtleties and experiences that cannot be summed up in a few words. She has learned to navigate the twists and turns of life and has come out the other side stronger, wiser, and more self-aware. The message of the song is that if you want to know someone, go to the source, and don't rely on hearsay.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you know me
You believe that you understand who I am
Word on the street is that you do
There are rumors going around which suggest that you have some knowledge about me
You want my history
You would like to know about my past experiences
What others tell you won't be true
However, what others have told you about me may not be accurate
I walked a thousand miles while everyone was asleep
I have taken a long journey while others were unaware of it
Nobody's really seen my million subtleties
People have not noticed the numerous nuanced aspects of my personality
Got stains on my t-shirt and I'm the biggest flirt
I have some marks on my clothing and tend to flirt frequently
Right now I'm solo, but that will be changing eventually, oh
I am currently single, but that may not be the case forever
Got bruises on my heart and sometimes I get dark
Emotionally, I have been hurt and can experience darker moods
If you want my auto, want my autobiography
If you desire to learn about me, my experiences and personality, you should seek out my written life story
Baby, just ask me
I am more than willing to reveal my life story if asked
I hear you talking
I understand that you have spoken about me
Well, it's my turn now
Now it is my opportunity to speak and be heard
I'm talking back
I am responding to your comments and giving my perspective
Look in my eyes
Pay attention to my facial expressions to gain insight into my emotional state
So you can see just where I'm at
This will help you understand my current situation and mindset
I walked a thousand miles to find one river of peace
I went on a journey to seek out inner calm and tranquility
I walked a million more to find what this shit means
Furthermore, I have traveled an even greater distance in order to grasp the meaning of life
I'm a bad ass girl in this messed up world
Despite living in a difficult environment, I maintain inner strength and resilience
I'm a sexy girl in this crazy world
I embrace my sexuality and femininity, even in a chaotic society
I'm a simple girl in a complex world
Although the world can be intricate and nuanced, I prefer a straightforward and uncomplicated approach
A nasty girl, you wanna get with me?
I may have a slightly rebellious and contentious personality, but are you still interested in pursuing a relationship with me?
Got bruises on my heart and sometimes I get dark
At times, I struggle emotionally and may have experienced past traumas that have left an impact
I laugh more than I cry
Despite my occasional darker moods, I try to find joy and humor in life more often than not
You piss me off, good-bye
If someone bothers me or crosses a boundary, I am willing to cut them out of my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHLEE SIMPSON, JOHN M SHANKS, KARA DIOGUARDI
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Charlie Pharis
on Shelter in your Arms
Shelter In Your Arms
René Marie
Ever since I can remember, I have been the one that’s strong;
I thought it was my duty to fix whatever was wrong.
I was Don Quixote in a dress, jousting windmills I couldn’t see.
In the midst of a raging battle, you stood and fought beside me.
And I never knew that I was hungry till your love filled me up,
And I never knew I was dying of thirst till I drank from your cup.
Let them all call me weak, if this is what weakness is.
Gonna take shelter in your arms, and dry my tears.
When my friends need comfort or advice, they always come to me,
And I can patch them up and send them on their way, happy and worry-free.
And it’s strange nobody noticed that I needed comfort, too.
I didn’t know what comfort was till I met you.
Now I’m feasting on a banquet where there were merely crumbs,
And I can let my guard down whenever danger comes.
Let them all call me weak, if this is how weakness acts.
I’m gonna take shelter in your arms, and relax.
No more fighting, I’ve put my weapons down;
Don’t mind crying, as long as you are around.
Now I’m feasting on a banquet where there were merely crumbs,
And I can let my guard down whenever danger comes.
Let them all call me weak, if weakness this must be;
I’ve got a man who’s strong and warm and keeps me safe from harm.
Gonna take shelter in your arms, and be free.