Working with player/producers Jimmy Bralower and Johnny Gale, Ryan dug deep into the “soul mine” for overlooked gems by obscure artists like the Combo Kings and the Sharpees along with more familiar songs made famous by Wilson Pickett, Jackie Wilson, and Bobby Womack. Ryan’s original tunes—“Nobody” (the first single), “We Got Love,” and “Over and Done” —are most definitely of the moment but built on the old-school values of strong melodies and meaningful lyrics.
Ryan delivers every song with the kind of emotional commitment and vocal panache that have nearly van¬ished from the mainstream musical landscape. Compositional craft and studio technology blend in an album of irresistible appeal from the opening dance blast of “Do the 45” to the heart-wrenching ballad “I Am Your Man” and “Over and Done,” the upbeat Ryan Shaw original that closes the set on a joyful, triumphant note.
On stage, Ryan brings it all together with a combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality. Using just a small rhythm section and two male backing vocalists, he’s able to effectively reproduce the sound of his album while stretching some tunes into full-on vocal rave-ups. Ryan’s thrilling voice and charismatic presence are all that he needs to get over with an audi¬ence. There’s no posturing or mindless booty-shaking, no need for contrived antics: Ryan Shaw is the real deal.
in between
Ryan Shaw Lyrics
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Hold on we've been through this before
Know
that when you leave the last time
You will never ever ever learn
What you
truly had
When you decided not to return to me
Baby you keep turning me
around
Hold on, In me love you said you found
Your eyes they tell me that you
did
But I may not stay around while you
Leave, beg me, stay, please stop
making a fool of me
Oh...
When you finally decide to
Keep your word
And
your standing just outside
forgive me love if don't come to the door
Just
know, I've cried, and cried, you left, in pride,
You could not decide, and I
can't shed a tear anymore.
Oh before you close the door this time
Baby you keep in and out my door
Hold on we've been through this before
Know
that when you leave the last time
You will never ever ever learn
What you
truly had
When you decided not to return to me
Baby you keep turning me
around
Hold on, In me love you said you found
Your eyes they tell me that you
did
But I may not stay around while you
Leave, beg me, stay, please stop
making a fool of me
Oh .
When you finally decide to
Keep your word
And
your standing just outside
forgive me love if don't come to the door
Just
know, I've cried, and cried, you left, in pride,
You could not decide, and I
can't shed a tear anymore.
Oh before you close the door this time
Turn
around see what's before you eyes
Oh baby please come clean
It hurts me so
when your in between
Oh what am I to do when your feeling
In between
Oh
baby don't leave me here
In between
The lyrics to Ryan Shaw's song "In Between" tell a story of a tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer of the song addresses their partner, who seems to be coming in and out of their life without making a firm commitment either way. The singer pleads with their partner to make a decision and stick to it, as the constant back and forth is causing them pain. The partner is described as being indecisive and unwilling to fully commit to the relationship, leaving the singer feeling hurt and confused.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Baby you keep in and out my door," emphasizing the partner's inconsistent behavior. The singer acknowledges that they've been through this before and that the partner has never truly learned from their actions. Despite this, the partner keeps coming back and making promises of love, but the singer is hesitant to believe them. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is tired of being stuck in limbo and is ready for their partner to make a decision.
Overall, the lyrics to "In Between" paint a picture of a relationship that is plagued by indecision and uncertainty. The singer is left feeling hurt and powerless, unable to move forward without their partner's commitment. The song is a powerful portrayal of the emotional toll that a relationship like this can take on a person, and it's likely that many listeners will relate to its message.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you keep in and out my door
You are always leaving and returning to me
Hold on we've been through this before
We have had this same pattern of behavior in our relationship previously
Know that when you leave the last time
Understand that the final time you leave, you will never comprehend what you had with me
You will never ever ever learn
You will never understand or learn the depth of our connection
What you truly had
The genuine love and bond between us
When you decided not to return to me
When you made the choice to remain apart from me
Baby you keep turning me around
You keep changing my emotions and feelings towards you
Hold on, In me love you said you found
You claimed to have found love in me
Your eyes they tell me that you did
Your eyes indicate that you indeed did find love in me
But I may not stay around while you
But I may not continue to be in this relationship if you keep leaving and returning
Leave, beg me, stay, please stop making a fool of me
Stop playing with my emotions and trying to make me stay when you leave
When you finally decide to keep your word
When you finally commit to staying and keeping your promises
And your standing just outside forgive me love if don't come to the door
If you are outside my door and I do not let you in, please forgive me
Just know, I've cried, and cried, you left, in pride, You could not decide, and I can't shed a tear anymore
I have cried because of the pain caused by your indecision, but I cannot cry anymore
Oh before you close the door this time
Before you exit this time
Turn around see what's before you eyes
Look at what you are leaving behind
Oh baby please come clean
Be honest with yourself and me about your true feelings
It hurts me so when your in between
It is painful for me when you are uncertain about our relationship
Oh what am I to do when your feeling In between
I do not know what to do when you are uncertain about our relationship
Oh baby don't leave me here In between
Do not leave me in a state of uncertainty about our relationship
Writer(s): Ryan Arlandus Shaw, Ryan Shaw Copyright: B Shaw Pub, Round Hill Songs
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