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.
Faith
Shawn Mullins Lyrics
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Love, dry your tears You have lived a life way beyond your years
And faith, when you?re gone
All my demons and my devils they do me wrong
And faith, you let your light shine through
Let a ray of hope surround me
Just don?t think I can make it without you
Hey faith, don?t let me down
Let me know when I come back she?ll be around
?Cause I?ve been burned, a time or two
If she left me Lord, I don?t know what I?d do
And faith, when you?re gone
All my demons and my devils they
Do me oh so wrong
And faith, you let your light shine through
You let a ray of hope surround me
Just don?t think I can make it without you
In the morning you know I wake up with the dawn
Everyday, there?s a way
You know I got to carry on
To know the way and take the road of right and wrong
And keep faith in my heart
Just keep faith in your heart
Pain, come no more
Don?t you come knockin? on my door
Love, please be strong
?Cause I need the peace of mind to carry on
And faith, when you?re gone
All my devils, all my demons,
You know, they do me wrong
And faith, you let your light shine true
You let a ray of hope surround me
You came back home and found me
Searching for the love I never knew
The song "Faith" by Shawn Mullins is a heartfelt ballad about the importance of faith in the face of pain, love, and loss. The lyrics express the desire for faith to remain steadfast and strong, providing hope and comfort during difficult times. The first stanza urges pain and sorrow to stay away, reminding them that the singer has already experienced enough hardship. The next stanza speaks directly to faith itself, acknowledging that without its guiding light, the singer's demons and devils would overtake him. The chorus repeats this theme of needing faith to shine through and surround him, recognizing its essential role in his life.
The bridge of the song offers a message of perseverance, conveying that every day is a new opportunity to take the road of right and wrong and keep faith in one's heart. The final stanza concludes with a plea for love and peace of mind to accompany him as he continues on his journey of faith. Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the vital nature of faith in a world filled with pain and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain, come no more
Asking for emotional pain to go away and not bother anymore
Don't you come knockin' on my door
Requesting that emotional pain not return in the future
Love, dry your tears
Empathizing with someone who has gone through hard times and encouraging them to move on from them
You have lived a life way beyond your years
Acknowledging that someone has had to deal with more than their share of struggles
And faith, when you're gone
When one loses faith
All my demons and my devils they do me wrong
Negative thoughts and feelings can take over without faith
And faith, you let your light shine through
Having faith can provide perspective and hope
Let a ray of hope surround me
Hope can provide comfort during difficult times
Just don't think I can make it without you
Faith is seen as a necessity for survival
Hey faith, don't let me down
Hoping that faith does not fail or falter
Let me know when I come back she'll be around
Requesting reassurance that faith will be there when needed
'Cause I've been burned, a time or two
Past experiences have made the artist hesitant to trust
If she left me Lord, I don't know what I'd do
The thought of losing faith is painful and unsettling
In the morning you know I wake up with the dawn
Starting each day anew
Everyday, there's a way
Believing that there is always a path forward
You know I got to carry on
A determination to keep going despite hardships
To know the way and take the road of right and wrong
A desire to live by one's morals and values
And keep faith in my heart
Holding onto hope and positivity
Just keep faith in your heart
Encouraging others to do the same
Love, please be strong
Asking for strength and resilience in the face of adversity
'Cause I need the peace of mind to carry on
Peace of mind is necessary to move forward
And faith, you let your light shine true
Seeing faith as a beacon of light in the darkness
You let a ray of hope surround me
Faith provides comfort and hope
You came back home and found me
Rediscovering faith after a period of doubt or despair
Searching for the love I never knew
Looking for something to fill a void
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN ERIC MULLINS
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