Shane is a dynamic and charismatic artist whose performances are jaw-dropping in their expressive power. His delivery follows that of slam poetry and his performances and personae are at the vanguard of the live poetry circuit in the U.S., Canada & the UK.
His written work has been well received in Canada & the UK. The initial print-run for his book Visiting Hours dwarfed the industry standards for poetry books. Visiting Hours was recommended as a Book of the Year 2005 by the Guardian and the Globe and Mail.
Together with Mighty Mike McGee and C. R. Avery, he is the co-founder of spoken word, "talk rock" trio, Tons of Fun University.
Favourite
Shane Koyczan Lyrics
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Champion of my now, and every moment after
You, are my favorite
Since the moment we met
Since the instant your welcome invasion first set foot in the unclaimed territory of my heart
Full moon, perfect circle
I end where you start
You, are my favorite
Kill em with kindness
Latex glove ocean
Sit with me on the beach
It is not a position that warrants a trophy
There will be no prize money
You will not be hoisted onto the shoulders of others and paraded around town like the spy, who leaked the Caramilk secret to a sweet toothed public
But you will be loved
Not only by me, but by those closest to me
By those who see how graciously you win, how you pin this smile onto my face like a first place ribbon at a county fair where the locals still can't believe how big you've grown my happiness
This, make you my favorite
You are first, in the long line of those whos joy I wish for
All falling stars and birthday candles have been re-assigned to waxing and shining the brightness of your days
The next beat of my heart stays, like an obedient dog waiting for the command to speak
You, are my favorite
Close your eyes and hear the smile in my voice
As if the lone cello of your presence is filling the empty theater of my body, evicting the hollowness that once played in me like a phantom with no obsession to make him whole
Thank you
You, are my favorite
I know, it doesn't sound like much
To be put before wine gums and basset hounds
I know how small and unromantic it sounds
I can only tell you that the line is long and I put you before all of it
Before trees, before green, before before capitalism killed halloween
Before the grateful ears where laughters beam
Before the starry night sleepless eyes have seen
When I play favorites you always win
I will accept all charges on each tin-can telephone conversation
I will sift through the static of long distance and translate each tiny vibration back into words, words that leave me as breathless as the fact that language is dying
And my heart is left trying to pronouce something that my mouth doesn't know how to say
Put your ear to my chest and hear it, you, are my favorite
It doesn't sound like much
To be put before photos of blob fish and videos of kittens discovering cactuses
But I put you before hand-holding
I put you before kisses
Before "I like you" turns into "I love you"
Before the moment I knew you loved me too
You are before everything in the long line of everything that brings me joy, you are first
You are water to my thirst
You, are my favorite
Please sit in my sky and let me polish your shine
In the song "Favourite," Shane Koyczan sings about how his significant other is his "favorite." From the moment they met, this person has been the champion of his now and every moment after. He describes how this person brings him joy and makes him happy. Even though there is no prize or trophy to be won for being his favorite, they will be loved by those closest to him. Shane puts this person before everything else, including material possessions and romantic gestures.
Throughout the song, Shane uses unique and creative metaphors to describe his love for his favorite. He compares their love to a full moon's perfect circle, and how he ends where they start. He describes how this person can make a mess of the sheets but kills them with kindness. Interestingly, Shane also talks about how he puts his favorite before trees, before green, and before capitalism killed Halloween. He wants this person to sit in his sky and let him polish their shine.
Overall, "Favourite" is a beautiful song that speaks to the power of love and how one person can bring so much happiness to someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
When I play favorites you always win
Out of everyone and everything, you are my number one choice
Champion of my now, and every moment after
You are the winner of each and every moment in my life
You, are my favorite
You are the one I love the most
Since the moment we met
I have loved you since we first met
Since the instant your welcome invasion first set foot in the unclaimed territory of my heart
I fell in love with you as soon as you entered my heart
Full moon, perfect circle
Our relationship is complete and perfect like the full moon
I end where you start
Our love is a cycle, where my end leads to your beginning
Make a mess, of the sheets
Let's have passionate and messy sex
Kill em with kindness
Show love and kindness, even towards those who do not deserve it
Latex glove ocean
Our love is a safe and protected environment, like an ocean covered with latex gloves
Sit with me on the beach
Let's share a peaceful moment together
It is not a position that warrants a trophy
Our love does not need recognition or awards
There will be no prize money
Our love is not motivated by materialistic rewards
You will not be hoisted onto the shoulders of others and paraded around town like the spy, who leaked the Caramilk secret to a sweet toothed public
Our love is not a spectacle for others to watch and admire
But you will be loved
But you will be loved deeply and fully
Not only by me, but by those closest to me
Everyone around me loves you as well
By those who see how graciously you win, how you pin this smile onto my face like a first place ribbon at a county fair where the locals still can't believe how big you've grown my happiness
Those who witness your effect on me see how much you contribute to my happiness and well-being
This, make you my favorite
All of these reasons and more make you my number one choice
You are first, in the long line of those whos joy I wish for
Out of everyone who brings me joy, you are the first on the list
All falling stars and birthday candles have been re-assigned to waxing and shining the brightness of your days
All of my wishes are now spent on making your days brighter and happier
The next beat of my heart stays, like an obedient dog waiting for the command to speak
My heart beats in anticipation for you, as if waiting for a command from you
Close your eyes and hear the smile in my voice
Visualize the happiness in my voice
As if the lone cello of your presence is filling the empty theater of my body, evicting the hollowness that once played in me like a phantom with no obsession to make him whole
Your presence fills the emptiness in me, making me feel whole and complete
Thank you
Thank you for being who you are and for loving me
I know, it doesn't sound like much
I understand that my words may seem simple or insignificant
To be put before wine gums and basset hounds
To love you more than my favorite candy and animal
I know how small and unromantic it sounds
I know my love may not seem grand or romantic
I can only tell you that the line is long and I put you before all of it
My list of loves is long, but you are always at the top of it
Before trees, before green, before before capitalism killed halloween
I love you more than nature or seasonal traditions
Before the grateful ears where laughters beam
I love you more than the sounds of laughter and joy
Before the starry night sleepless eyes have seen
I love you more than any breathtaking night sky
I will accept all charges on each tin-can telephone conversation
I am willing to pay any cost to stay connected with you, no matter how difficult
I will sift through the static of long distance and translate each tiny vibration back into words, words that leave me as breathless as the fact that language is dying
I am willing to overcome any obstacle to communicate with you, as the experience of talking with you leaves me speechless
And my heart is left trying to pronouce something that my mouth doesn't know how to say
My love for you is so profound that I struggle to express it
Put your ear to my chest and hear it, you, are my favorite
Listen to my heartbeat, and you will know that you are the one I love the most
It doesn't sound like much
My love may not seem like a lot
To be put before photos of blob fish and videos of kittens discovering cactuses
To love you more than silly internet memes and videos
I put you before hand-holding
I love you more than physical touch
I put you before kisses
I love you more than the act of kissing
Before "I like you" turns into "I love you"
I love you before the realization of falling in love
Before the moment I knew you loved me too
I loved you before knowing you loved me back
You are before everything in the long line of everything that brings me joy, you are first
Out of all the things that bring me happiness, you are the most important and come first
You are water to my thirst
You satisfy my deepest needs and desires
You, are my favorite
You are the one I love the most
Please sit in my sky and let me polish your shine
Please share my world and let me cherish and appreciate your beauty
Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RamblingRam
Got together with her for a while.
Gone again.
Plus side is that I found God in her leaving, made a lot of friends, and am closing in on getting the job of my dreams.
Though many people think I'm crazy, I still love her. It's one of the only things of the person I was before the Lord has let me keep.
I have faith in his plan,
whoever is reading this... wait and see. I love you. God loves you more than I ever could, though.
Remember that you are not only cared about but loved unconditionally.
Take care and I'll see you around
@MyLittleAdventure26
The way your voice can translate love into sound
.... You're my favorite
@Kallastin
Today marks the two years I have been without my bestfriend who I called my favorite. She took her own life. And this video to this day still makes me remember the times we shared.
@tonyrentas4976
This was more than a year ago and I don’t know where you are now. God only knows if you feel better or worse. If you feel better than I’m so happy for you and proud of your strength. If you feel the same or worse than know you’re not alone. I too have lost my best friend and I know that pain intimately. I only hope you’re doing okay.
@Kallastin
@@tonyrentas4976 Im doing very good. Im recently engaged! And doing very well in life. Thank you so much. The past couple of years havw been the hardest in my life.
@tonyrentas4976
The Walking Monster I’m so glad to hear it. I wish you the absolute best for your life.
@Kallastin
@@tonyrentas4976 As i hope you are doing the best my good sir.
@Sir_SugarBeard
Simply beautiful... you are my favorite shane 😎🤘
@cherylklassen7500
some of your poems strike this sweet resonance...and some make me weep...but always they touch me in the depths of my soul. You are such an amazingly talented writer. I am friends with your cousin Casey, an amazing artist as well...your family is blessed with talents that are world changing. We need more like you. So Thankyou
@zstoor21
I only wish I could find the rest of this album somewhere for free
@MrShinnickNeth
Well...they will remain under my youtube channel (as long as Shane is cool with it), so you will always have that way to listen to it.