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A petite and beautiful siren, S.J. Tucker thrills her fans with a unique alternative-rock style, flavored with a dose of blues, a dash of celtic, a taste of punk, and even a hint of folk for good measure. Continuously touring the USA, either solo or with her band, Tricky Pixie, she astounds listeners with deft guitar work, original writing style, and crystal-clear vocals. Glowing reviews compare her music to the sound, style, and skill of Joni Mitchell, Ani Difranco, Tori Amos, and Jeff Buckley. Named "Queen of the Bards" by industry professionals, a candidate for OutMusic musician of the year for 2004, and a favorite amongst both Christian and Pagan fans, Tucker knows how to commit to her audience, independent of beliefs or sexual preference.
This rising star now has four full-length studio albums available in stores and online, including a compelling companion CD for Catherynne M. Valente's new book The Orphan's Tales. S.J. Tucker, "the little woman with the big voice" (Memphis Records), will make you think, laugh, dance, and be still by giving you songs to sink your teeth into. With this Skinny White Chick, what you see is only a petite cross-section of what you'll get, and what you hear is undeniably powerful.
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Weightless
S.J. Tucker Lyrics
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So congratulations, boy, you kept me up til dawn again
But this time I had to put you on a plane
Not knowing when I'll see you next,
I head back home-the place is a mess.
Seems like happiness is changing my familiar terrain.
Chorus 1
My prince of mischief, bringer of exquisite pain.
You'll be headed halfway round the world, your best-laid plans unbroken
And here I'll stay, soon be on my way to weightless.
You have me well on my way to weightless.
Verse 2
So much for all my suits of armor, baby, you got through.
Loved what you found, set up camp, and it's a good thing, too.
Now you spin around me, like the wondrous tales you tell,
And I find happiness is changing almost everything I do.
Chorus 2
I will sleep the day away, your sweet self wrapped around my brain,
All my dreams enchanted into conversation.
Though you're headed halfway round the world, the best is yet unspoken,
So on I'll play, soon be on my way to weightless.
You got me well on my way to weightless.
Bridge
My lover is the west wind, you see it in that devil's grin
Still keeping me company after I've closed my eyes.
He lifts me up high as life, with both our wings out, brave and bright.
So maybe Juliet was right, and it's love at every single sight!
Verse 3/unbridge
So the queen of spades and the jack of all trades
Separate on perfect terms of amity and perfect days to come.
'did you bring your keys?'
'yes, and you're coming with me!
Hold on to your heart, love, I'm about to set you free.'
Chorus 3
I will dance the day away, your sweet self wrapped around my brain
I will dance the time away, it's no time til I see your face,
And it's love, we'll say,
On our way to weightless
We are well on our way to weightless
The song "Weightless" by S.J. Tucker is a tribute to a lover who has completely transformed the singer's life by making her feel weightless. The lyrics are poignant and demonstrate the power of true love to change one's perspective on life. The first verse mentions the singer's lover who has kept her up until dawn again, but this time he has to leave on a plane. The singer is emotionally attached to him and does not know when she will see him next. As she goes back home, she realizes that happiness is the reason why her familiar terrain has changed.
The first chorus describes the singer's condition after the departure of her lover, who has left her with wonderful memories. Even though he is halfway around the world, she is still in love with him, and his memory enables her to embrace weightlessness. The second verse follows a similar pattern, explaining how the lover has broken the singer's emotional walls, allowing her to embrace her feelings wholeheartedly. The second chorus recounts the singer's dreams and conversations about the lover, even though he is far away. The bridge explains how the singer's love is like a west wind, and it lifts her up high above everything else. The third verse and chorus suggest that the singer and her lover will see each other again soon, but until then, they will dance the days and time away, enjoying the feelings of weightlessness as they continue to be in love.
Line by Line Meaning
So congratulations, boy, you kept me up til dawn again
I am acknowledging the fact that you kept me up all night once again, and not feeling resentful about it.
But this time I had to put you on a plane
This time, I had to part with you, which I find really difficult.
Not knowing when I'll see you next,
Since I don't know when I'll see you again, it makes me unsure about our future together.
I head back home-the place is a mess.
Now that you're gone, I feel like my home is in chaos.
Seems like happiness is changing my familiar terrain.
Although my surroundings are the same as they were before, my happiness has caused a change in how I view them.
I will sleep the day away, your sweet self holding court in my brain,
I'll be sleeping for most of the day but thinking about you nonstop in my mind.
My prince of mischief, bringer of exquisite pain.
I see you as someone who brings both joy and a bit of pain into my life.
You'll be headed halfway round the world, your best-laid plans unbroken
You're going on a long journey while I am left behind with no idea how it will affect our relationship.
And here I'll stay, soon be on my way to weightless.
I'll be staying here while you leave, about to experience a sense of weightlessness.
You have me well on my way to weightless.
I feel like you're the reason for my newfound sense of lightness and freedom.
So much for all my suits of armor, baby, you got through.
I feel like you broke down all of my defenses and got to know the real me.
Loved what you found, set up camp, and it's a good thing, too.
You found something you loved and decided to stay. I'm happy you did.
Now you spin around me, like the wondrous tales you tell,
You're like the enchanting stories you tell me, filled with excitement and wonder.
And I find happiness is changing almost everything I do.
Since I'm happy with you, everything else in my life seems to shift and fall into place.
All my dreams enchanted into conversation.
I feel like our conversations are like a dream, where anything is possible.
Though you're headed halfway round the world, the best is yet unspoken,
Even though you're leaving, I feel like some of the best experiences for us are still ahead.
So on I'll play, soon be on my way to weightless.
I'll keep going, soon to experience that same sense of lightness.
You got me well on my way to weightless.
I feel like you're the reason for my newfound sense of freedom and weightlessness.
My lover is the west wind, you see it in that devil's grin
I see you as a devilish figure, wild and free like the west wind.
Still keeping me company after I've closed my eyes.
Even when I'm not consciously thinking about you, you're still on my mind and in my heart.
He lifts me up high as life, with both our wings out, brave and bright.
You bring me so much joy and excitement, and I feel like we could conquer anything together.
So maybe Juliet was right, and it's love at every single sight!
Maybe love is something that can be felt instantly, like Romeo and Juliet, and I feel that way about you.
Separate on perfect terms of amity and perfect days to come.
Even though we're apart for now, we're still friendly and have the potential for a great future together.
'did you bring your keys?' 'yes, and you're coming with me! Hold on to your heart, love, I'm about to set you free.'
We're supporting each other, encouraging each other to live life to the fullest and follow our dreams, even if it takes us far apart for a time.
I will dance the day away, your sweet self wrapped around my brain
I'll be dancing the day away, with thoughts of you swirling around in my mind.
I will dance the time away, it's no time til I see your face,
I'll keep dancing and living life, knowing that it won't be long until I see you again.
And it's love, we'll say, On our way to weightless
We're going on this journey together, and we both know that we love each other.
We are well on our way to weightless
Together, we're on the path to freedom and weightlessness.
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