Phillips began her musical career as a vocalist in the early 1980s, singing background parts for Christian artists such as Mark Heard, Randy Stonehill, and others. After a short time, Phillips was signed to a solo contract with Myrrh Records (under her given name) where she went on to record four Christian pop albums: Beyond Saturday Night, Dancing with Danger, Black & White in a Grey World, and, The Turning, which teamed her with producer and future husband T-Bone Burnett. Throughout the Myrrh period, Phillips wrote more and more of her own songs and several were Top 10 singles on Christian radio.
Since Cyndi Lauper was popular at the time and also had an high-pitched, idiosyncratic vocal style, Myrrh insisted on promoting her as "the Christian Cyndi Lauper." Phillips was never comfortable with this image, and it was a bone of contention between her and the label. She began using the name "Sam" professionally in 1988 when she left Myrrh Records and signed with Virgin Records, partially in order to distance herself from her somewhat embarrassing Myrrh-imposed persona.
Like many Christian artists before her, she expanded into more secular content at the new label. She released The Indescribable Wow, which featured the orchestrations of Van Dyke Parks. Cruel Inventions, which was released in 1991, included a guest appearance from close friend Elvis Costello, and she (with her husband) supported Costello on his 1991 tour. 1994's Martinis & Bikinis was widely praised by music critics and was even nominated for a Grammy Award; this was Phillips' first nomination.
In 1995, Phillips made her silver screen debut in the Bruce Willis blockbuster Die Hard With a Vengeance, in which she played a mute terrorist. She was originally supposed to have a speaking part in the film but it was decided that her character would be silent, since it made her appear much more imposing and lethal, although it also placed her in a more stereotypically femme fatale role at the same time.
In 1996, Phillips released Omnipop (It's Only a Flesh Wound Lambchop), which was more experimental musically and ended up being her worst-selling album to date. After releasing a contractual obligation "best-of" album for Virgin in 1999, the label dropped Phillips from their roster.
In 2001, Phillips signed with Nonesuch Records and released a stripped-down acoustic album called Fan Dance, which featured some of the most critically acclaimed songwriting of Phillips' career. Van Dyke Parks contributed string arrangements for a track or two. Phillips also began writing music for and scoring the television series Gilmore Girls, and even appeared on-screen during the final episode of season six, performing Taking Pictures. In 2004 she released A Boot and a Shoe, another collection of acoustic cabaret songs in the same vein as her previous album.
Sam returned with a new album don't do anything in 2008. In October 2009 Sam launched Long Play, an exclusively web-based membership site which promised subscribers 5 digital EPs and 1 full-length digital album over the course of about one year. A physical "best of" compilation of Long Play songs, titled Solid State, was released in June 2011.
Carry You
Sam Phillips Lyrics
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When the water's too high
I will carry you
I will carry you
When the water's too high
When the water's too high
I will carry you
I will carry you
I will carry you
I will carry you
When the water's too high
I will carry you
When the night is too black
When the night is too black
I will carry you
I will carry you
When the water's too high
When the water's too high
I will carry you
I will carry you
I will carry you
I will carry you
When the water's too high
I will carry you
"Carry You" by Sam Phillips is a song about love and support. The song highlights the power of love and its ability to carry us through life's difficult moments. The lyrics begin by describing how the singer will "carry" their loved one through high waters. "When the water's too high, I will carry you" is repeated several times throughout the song. The use of water can be seen as a symbol of life's struggles and obstacles. The singer is saying that no matter how difficult life may become, they will always be there to support their loved one.
The second verse of the song describes how the singer will also "carry" their loved one through dark times. "When the night is too black, I will carry you" shows that the singer is willing to provide emotional support and comfort through difficult times. The repetition of "I will carry you" reinforces the idea that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to support their loved one.
Overall, "Carry You" is a beautiful song about the power of love and its ability to guide us through life's challenges. The song is a reminder that we are never alone when we have someone who loves and supports us.
Line by Line Meaning
When the water's too high
When life's troubles have become suffocating and you can't bear the pressure of the current situation, I will step in to guide you through to the other side
I will carry you
I will be there for you; through thick and thin, good times and bad, you can rely on me to offer my assistance
When the night is too black
When the path ahead is unclear and you are afraid of what the future holds, I will be your light to guide you forward
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LESLIE PHILLIPS
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