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.
You And We
Shelby Lynne Lyrics
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You yourself and we
Enough of you enough of me
Who are you who are we
Me myself, you yourself
You and we.
Me myself and IYou, yourself and we
Enough of you enough of me
Who are you who are we
Me myself you yourself
You and we.
Underneath the paper sky we are under you and I
Inescapably in-captured with the world and ever after
Aaaaaahhh, ahhh, ahhhhhhh
Me myself and I
You yourself and we
Enough of you enough of me
Who are you who are we
Me myself you yourself
You and we.
The lyrics of Shelby Lynne's song "You And We" seem to question and explore the complex dynamics between individuals and the collective. The repetition of phrases like "Me, myself and I / You yourself and we" suggests a reflection on identity, both as individuals and as part of a larger group or society. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty, as indicated by lines like "Who are you who are we."
The mention of being "underneath the paper sky" alludes to a constructed or artificial world, where individuals are both immersed and trapped. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the modern age, where we often find ourselves inundated and entangled in the complexities of the world. The phrase "inescapably in-captured" further highlights this feeling of being unable to break free from the influence and pressures of the outside world.
The repeated melody and the inclusion of vocalizations such as "aaaaahhh, ahhh, ahhhhhhh" add a haunting and reflective quality to the song. The music, combined with the ambiguous and introspective lyrics, create an atmosphere that invites listeners to contemplate their own identities and relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Me myself and I
Individually and separately, I am my own person
You yourself and we
Similarly, you are your own person, and together we form a collective
Enough of you enough of me
There has been an excess of focus on both you and me, it's time for balance
Who are you who are we
We question our identities, both as individuals and as a group
Me myself, you yourself
It is important for me to be true to myself, just as it is for you
You and we
We are interconnected, forming a larger collective
Underneath the paper sky we are under you and I
In this artificial world, we find ourselves beneath a sky of false reality
Inescapably in-captured with the world and ever after
We are trapped within the confines of the world, with no escape
Aaaaaahhh, ahhh, ahhhhhhh
Expressing emotions beyond words, a soulful release
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