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.
Where Am I Now
Shelby Lynne Lyrics
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Words were coming out but they were left unspoken
Maybe I was dreaming in my head, in my head.
Memories were noted but I hadn't lived them
Swords were on my heart but I had long forgived them
Funny how the hurtful voices seem to slip away.
Where Am I Now
I don't know how
I wound up in this place again.
How Am I now
Just bringing me down.
I'm looking for a house where the door is open
My body's moving fast but my spirit's broken.
Where Am I Now
Oh anytime you break and turn the cycles change
Water starts pouring down your face again
You find yourself falling in the safety net you used to call home.
When you focus all your little thoughts and troubles
To the place of clear and cloudy clouds that rumble
Standing in a field of open avenues with no place to go.
Repeat chorus
Oh my lips are set and parted but my head is empty
I try to spit it out but it won't resempt me
From feeling like it's out in the open said and done.
Telling's just talking that turns into speeches
Doesn't aid the body with the hand that reaches
Stumble in the void to find there's no one there.
Chorus
The lyrics to Shelby Lynne's song "Where Am I Now" are poetic and reflective, and speak to a sense of disorientation and confusion. The first stanza describes a feeling of being stuck or paralyzed, as though one is physically unable to move forward even as their mind is racing. The second stanza touches on the idea of forgiveness and healing, how sometimes even the most hurtful experiences can fade over time. The chorus repeats the central question of the song, "Where am I now?", emphasizing the singer's sense of being lost and directionless.
The third stanza brings in a metaphor, comparing the experience of breaking down to the act of water pouring down one's face. This stanza suggests that sometimes it's helpful to surrender to the emotions that come with upheaval and change. The fourth stanza speaks to the idea of mindfulness, how by focusing on the present moment and letting go of worries and distractions, one might be able to find a new sense of clarity and purpose.
The final stanza brings a sense of resignation, with the singer admitting that sometimes it's impossible to express what's in one's heart or to feel truly connected to others. The chorus repeats once more, leaving the listener with the sense that the singer is still searching for answers, still trying to locate herself in the world.
Overall, "Where Am I Now" is a deep and introspective song that speaks to universal human experiences of disorientation, healing, and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I was moving but my legs were broken
I was attempting to progress, but found that I was incapable due to prior limitations.
Words were coming out but they were left unspoken
I attempted to articulate my thoughts, but was unable to voice them aloud.
Maybe I was dreaming in my head, in my head.
It's possible that my thoughts and desires were only mere dreams and never a reality.
Memories were noted but I hadn't lived them
I was aware of past experiences, yet never truly experienced them firsthand.
Swords were on my heart but I had long forgived them
My emotions were once burdened by pain, but I have since let go and forgiven those who caused it.
Funny how the hurtful voices seem to slip away.
It's interesting how the negative aspects of life are easily forgotten.
Where Am I Now
I am unsure of my current location, both physically and emotionally.
I don't know how
I am uncertain about the path that has led me here.
I wound up in this place again.
I have found myself in a familiar situation once more.
How Am I now
I am questioning my current state of being.
Just bringing me down.
My current situation is causing me to feel negative emotions.
I'm looking for a house where the door is open
I am seeking a place of comfort and acceptance.
My body's moving fast but my spirit's broken.
While I may be physically active, I am emotionally drained and weakened.
Oh anytime you break and turn the cycles change
Whenever one experiences a significant change or breakdown, the course of events mutates.
Water starts pouring down your face again
Tears begin to flow once more due to one's emotions overwhelming them.
You find yourself falling in the safety net you used to call home.
One suddenly finds comfort in the familiar, despite previously leaving it behind.
When you focus all your little thoughts and troubles
Concentrating on small problems and worries can result in feelings of stress and apprehension.
To the place of clear and cloudy clouds that rumble
In one's mind, there exists a mixture of both clarity and confusion, which can be overwhelming.
Standing in a field of open avenues with no place to go.
While there may be various paths available, one may still feel unsure of which to take.
Oh my lips are set and parted but my head is empty
I may appear poised and ready to speak, but am at a loss for words on a mental level.
I try to spit it out but it won't resempt me
I make an effort to communicate, but am unable to express myself adequately.
From feeling like it's out in the open said and done.
It appears that my thoughts and feelings are out in the open, but they remain unresolved.
Telling's just talking that turns into speeches
Merely speaking about a topic does not necessarily lead to resolution, and can instead result in needless monologues.
Doesn't aid the body with the hand that reaches
While one may reach out for help, the words spoken do not necessarily provide the help they seek.
Stumble in the void to find there's no one there.
In seeking resolution, one may feel alone and abandoned in their struggles.
Chorus
Repeating the previously stated questions and concerns.
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Très très 😃😃😃! Voix pure - rare! Merci Mme !!
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