Shawn's voice varies widely standing out along with his rythym acoustical, electric guitar strokes. Shawn travels with his sound man and tour manager, Big Kip Conner.
Mullins's earlier work was influenced by acoustic and power-pop groups such as the Violent Femmes, The Producers and the Indigo Girls. However, his most significant and enduring influences are rock singer-songwriters like James Taylor and country musicians such as Kris Kristofferson.
He is known for playing many cover songs during his live performances, including "Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle as well as introducing some lighthearted, quirky elements into his song and stage elements.
Shawn Mullins released a new recording February, 2006, entitled "9th Ward Pickin Parlor."
In 2008, he released "Honeydew," which includes a new recording of the song "All in My Head" which was featured in an episode of "Scrubs." He supported Dar Williams on her Fall 2008 tour.
Anchored In You
Shawn Mullins Lyrics
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Love is an ocean, I'm anchored in you
But I am a dreamer,
So you sent me away
Sometimes we dreamers just get in the way
But I've always known since I was a child that the road is my home
And my spirit is wild and I have my memories
And I've got lots of time and I'm stoned in San Francisco
I am in motion, I am blue,
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you, love is an ocean
The lyrics to "Anchored in You" by Shawn Mullins convey a sense of restlessness and longing for something more. Mullins sings about being in motion and feeling blue, but also being anchored in someone else. However, the dreamer in him sometimes gets in the way of that anchor, leading to feelings of sadness and confusion.
The lines "But I've always known since I was a child that the road is my home / And my spirit is wild and I have my memories" speak to Mullins' own experiences as a touring musician. The road is a place he feels comfortable, despite its challenges and uncertainties. Additionally, the use of the phrase "anchored in you" adds a sense of stability and comfort to the song, despite the restlessness he feels.
The final lines of the song, "I'm anchored in you, love is an ocean," suggest that even though Mullins may be a dreamer with his head in the clouds, his love for this other person is a grounding force in his life. The ocean metaphor adds a sense of vastness and depth to the emotions he's feeling, emphasizing the importance of this relationship to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I am in motion, I am blue
I am feeling unsettled and melancholic
Love is an ocean, I'm anchored in you
My love for you is strong and stable and keeps me grounded despite my restlessness
But I am a dreamer,
I have a tendency to be imaginative and idealistic
So you sent me away
You recognized that my dreaminess was not always helpful in the current situation and asked me to leave
Sometimes we dreamers just get in the way
Our idealism can interfere with practicality and cause problems
But I've always known since I was a child that the road is my home
I have always been drawn to travel and adventure and feel most at home on the move
And my spirit is wild and I have my memories
My personality is untamed but I cherish my experiences and the people I have connected with
And I've got lots of time and I'm stoned in San Francisco
I have plenty of leisure time and am currently enjoying myself in San Francisco while under the influence of drugs
With you on my mind
Despite my free-spirited nature and current circumstances, you are still on my thoughts and in my heart
I am in motion, I am blue
I still feel restless and melancholic
Love is an ocean
Love is deep, vast, and powerful
I'm anchored in you, love is an ocean
I find security and stability in my love for you despite my restless nature and the vastness of love itself
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN MULLINS
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