Lynne's first recording for Epic was a duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up", which became a top-50 hit in 1988. In 2000 she won a Grammy award for "Best New Artist", despite the fact that she had been recording and releasing records for more than ten years
With Tears, Lies, and Alibis the follow-up to 2008's Just A Little Lovin' and the first release on her own label, Everso Records, Shelby Lynne affirms her position as a visionary, iconoclastic artist who deftly weaves country, soul, rock, blues, pop and folk influences to forge her own unique style. Like Identity Crisis (2003) and Suit Yourself (2005), this sparse, unguarded collection was produced by Lynne, who evokes a live-in-the-studio vibe from a stellar group of musicians. Born in Quantico, VA, she grew up in Jackson, AL and headed to Nashville at an early age. At 18, Lynne s demos landed her an appearance on TNN s Nashville Now series, which led to a Top 50 duet ( "If I Could Bottle This Up" ) with George Jones and a record deal. Following the release of the critically acclaimed I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, she won the GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. She made her acting debut in 2005, playing Johnny Cash's mother in the Fox Searchlight motion picture Walk the Line.
Breakfast In Bed
Shelby Lynne Lyrics
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Your face is a mess
Come in baby
You can dry the tears on my dress
Shes hurt you again
I can tell
Oh, I know that look so well
You've been here before
Pull your shoes off, lie down
And I will lock the door
And no-one has to know
You've come here again
Darling it will be
Like its always been before
Come on over here
[Chorus]
Breakfast in bed
And a kiss or three
You don't have to say you love me
Breakfast in bed
Nothing need be said
Ain't no need
Whats your hurry?
Please don't eat and run
You can let her wait, my darling
Its been so long
Since Ive had you here
You will come again
Darling it will be
Like its always been before
Hey child
[Chorus x2]
Yeah
You don't have to
The lyrics of Shelby Lynne's song "Breakfast in Bed" tell a story of comforting someone who has been hurt by love. The singer senses that the person has been crying and invites them in, where they can find solace and support. The singer uses her own dress to help the person dry their tears, and invites them to stay awhile, assuring them that they don't have to be shy or hide their emotions.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the intimate nature of this encounter, as the singer offers breakfast in bed and a few kisses, without any expectation or pressure for the person to express their feelings. The lyrics suggest that this relationship may be a secret or forbidden one, as the singer promises to keep the person's visit to herself, and encourages them to take their time before facing the outside world again.
The melody and arrangement of the song reinforce the gentle, soothing tone of the lyrics. The music is slow and melancholy, with instrumentation that includes piano, strings, and a light percussion. Shelby Lynne's warm, expressive voice adds to the emotional impact of the song, making it a memorable and touching ballad about human connection in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been cryin'
The person is upset and has been crying
Your face is a mess
Their face shows signs of crying
Come in baby
The singer invites the person in
You can dry the tears on my dress
The person can use the singer's dress to dry their tears
Shes hurt you again
The person has been hurt by someone else
I can tell
The singer can see the pain in their eyes
Oh, I know that look so well
The singer has seen this look of pain before
Don't be shy
The singer wants the person to feel comfortable
You've been here before
The person has been to the singer's house before
Pull your shoes off, lie down
The person can relax and take off their shoes
And I will lock the door
The singer will make the person feel safe
And no-one has to know
Their visit can remain private
You've come here again
The person has come to the singer's house before
Darling it will be
The singer promises the person a good time
Like its always been before
Their time together will be like before
Come on over here
The singer invites the person to come closer
Breakfast in bed
The singer will make the person breakfast in bed
And a kiss or three
The singer will give the person kisses
You don't have to say you love me
The person doesn't have to express their love for the singer
Nothing need be said
Their time together can be quiet and peaceful
Ain't no need
There is no need to do anything else
What's your hurry?
The singer doesn't want the person to leave quickly
Please don't eat and run
The singer wants the person to stay and enjoy their breakfast
You can let her wait, my darling
The person can take their time and not worry about someone else waiting for them
It's been so long
It's been a while since they've spent time together
Since I've had you here
It's been a while since the person has visited the singer
You will come again
The singer hopes the person will visit again
Darling it will be
The singer promises another good time
Like its always been before
Like their previous visits
Hey child
A term of endearment or affection
Breakfast in bed
The singer will make breakfast in bed
And a kiss or three
The singer will give kisses
You don't have to
The person doesn't have to do anything else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donnie Fritts, Eddie Hinton
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