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.
Valentine
Shawn Mullins Lyrics
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I say these words with freedom on my tongue
I give to you all of me,
In this crazy world, life has just begun
No one can take that away,
It just keeps pourin' out like juice from berries on the vine
Nowhere is where I will be,
Don't mind my preciousness,
I sing these words cause that's the way I feel
Men, men have killed for less,
I'd do the same if harm was ever hurled your way
I, I'll try to explain,
It just keeps pourin' out like juice from berries on the vine
Nowhere is where I will be,
Without you and me, valentine
And when the storms roll in, and nothin's goin' right
I'll be the one who holds you (oh yeah), rock you through the night
No one can take that away,
It just keeps pourin' out like juice from berries on the vine
Nowhere is where I will be,
Without you and me, hey valentine
No one can take that away,
It just keeps pourin' out like juice, like juice from berries on the vine
Nowhere is where I will be,
Without you and me, valentine
In Shawn Mullins's song Valentine, the singer expresses his undying love for his partner. He declares that he gives all of himself to them in this crazy world where life has just begun. He assures them that no one can take this away from them and that his love for them continually pours out like juice from berries on the vine. The singer emphasizes that he cannot exist without his partner, and he will be nowhere without them. He sings that he'll do whatever it takes to protect his partner, including killing someone if harm were ever hurled their way.
In the chorus, he sings that even when storms roll in and nothing seems to be going right, he'll still be the one who holds and rocks his partner through the night. The song ends with the repetition of the line that he will be nowhere without his Valentine, and his love for them is unending.
Line by Line Meaning
From all that is in me,
I say these words with freedom on my tongue
I express myself freely and completely, speaking from the depths of my being
I give to you all of me,
In this crazy world, life has just begun
I offer my complete self to you, in a world full of chaos and opportunities
No one can take that away,
It just keeps pourin' out like juice from berries on the vine
My love for you is unshakeable and abundant, overflowing like sweet juice from ripe berries
Nowhere is where I will be,
Without you and me, valentine
My life without you is an empty void, I need your presence to feel whole
Don't mind my preciousness,
I sing these words cause that's the way I feel
My intensity and affection may come across as overbearing, but I express myself truthfully and without reservations
Men, men have killed for less,
I'd do the same if harm was ever hurled your way
History has shown that people have gone to great lengths to protect their loved ones, and I would do no less in defending you from any danger
I, I'll try to explain,
It just keeps pourin' out like juice from berries on the vine
I struggle to convey the depth and intensity of my feelings, but they flow from me endlessly like a stream of juice
And when the storms roll in, and nothin's goin' right
I'll be the one who holds you (oh yeah), rock you through the night
When life gets tough and everything seems to be falling apart, I will be there to offer comfort and solace, holding you close and keeping you safe
Without you and me, hey valentine
My existence without you is meaningless, and I cherish the bond we share as partners and lovers
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN MULLINS
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