Skeeter Davis, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, k.d. lang and Loretta Lynn are among those who have influenced Austin.
In The Meantime
Sherrié Austin Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Jeannie had big plans
A ballerina Broadway bound
And that '87 Honda was gonna get het out of this town
Caviar for breakfast
A limo waiting every night
Her name up in the marquee lights
Oh, how her star was gonna shine
Oh, but in the meantime
Make the coffee, read the paper
Late for work, dreams will wait 'till later
Get the bills paid, buy the groceries
No time to stop and smell the roses
Ain't it funny, ain't it fine
How life goes on in the meantime
Bobby had a fast ball
Everyboy talked about
He made it to the minors
Struck a hundred batters out
But something in his elbow
Gave out in the final game
He had an operation
But never threw quite the same
Yeah, he'll be back when his arm is fine
Yeah, but in the meantime
Make the coffee, read the paper
Late for work, dreams will wait 'till later
Get the bills paid, buy the groceries
No time to stop and smell the roses
Ain't it funny, ain't it fine
How life goes on in the meantime
Now Jeannie takes the girls to dance class Wednesday afternoons
And Bobby coaches little league
Junior will be pitching soon
Sometimes at night they laugh about old meant to bes and might have beens
But 6 o'clock comes early and it's time to start the day again
Make the coffee, read the paper
Late for work, freams will wait 'till later
Get the bills paid, buy the groceries
Take time to stop and smell the roses
Ain't it funny, ain't it fine
How life goes on
Ain't it funny, ain't it fine
How life goes on in the meantime
In the meantime
Ooh, in the meantime
Life goes on in the meantime
Ain't it funny
In the meantime
Hoah in the meantime
The song "In the Meantime" by Sherrié Austin paints a picture of two individuals, Jeannie and Bobby, who had big dreams of making it big in their respective fields, but had setbacks that put their dreams on hold. Jeannie dreamed of becoming a ballerina and making it big on Broadway, while Bobby was a baseball player with a powerful fast ball who made it to the minors but unfortunately had to get an operation on his elbow that prevented him from throwing the same way again. The chorus refers to everyday life getting in the way of their dreams, with lines such as "Make the coffee, read the paper, late for work, dreams will wait 'til later, get the bills paid, buy the groceries, no time to stop and smell the roses," portraying the mundane activities that take over their lives. The song ends on a hopeful note, with Jeannie taking her girls to dance class and Bobby coaching little league, still pursuing their passion in a different way.
This song is a reminder of the importance of having dreams, but also highlights the reality that life gets in the way sometimes. It encourages listeners to not give up on their dreams, even if things don't go as planned, and to find joy in the present moment while still pursuing their passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeannie had big plans
Jeannie dreamed of being a renowned ballerina and starring in Broadway shows. She hoped to leave her current town by driving her 1987 Honda vehicle.
A limo waiting every night
Jeannie hoped to be so famous that a limousine would be waiting to take her to her destination every night. There was no limit to her ambition.
Her name up in the marquee lights
Jeannie wanted to be a star on Broadway so badly that she wished her name would appear in big letters on the Marquee indicating her performance at the theater.
Make the coffee, read the paper
Every day, mundane things like making coffee and reading the news are more important than chasing after dreams. You have to focus on the essentials first.
Late for work, dreams will wait 'till later
Sometimes, one can't achieve all their dreams. So it's better to focus on work to meet existing obligations and revisit the dreams later.
Get the bills paid, buy the groceries
Managing responsibilities, such as paying the bills and buying groceries, takes priority over pursuing other goals.
No time to stop and smell the roses
It's hard to take the time for the little things, like enjoying the scent of flowers or savoring a meal, when there's a lot to do in life.
Ain't it funny, ain't it fine
Life can be amusing and inspiring. Its ironies and joys are endless, and it's important to take a moment to appreciate them.
Bobby had a fast ball
Bobby was talented at throwing a fast ball in baseball and was often talked about among others because of it.
Never threw quite the same
Unfortunately, an injury in his elbow affected Bobby's skill, and even surgery couldn't help him regain his full abilities.
Takes the girls to dance class Wednesday afternoons
Jeannie now takes her kids to dance class every Wednesday afternoon, prioritizing her duties as a mother.
Sometimes at night they laugh about old meant to bes and might-have-beens
Jeannie and Bobby sometimes talk about their past as it could have been, and it makes them laugh.
Take time to stop and smell the roses
In between the obligations of life, it's essential to take time to enjoy the little things or appreciate life's beauty.
In the meantime
Life goes on as we chase our dreams and achieve our obligations.
Ooh, in the meantime
It's hard to balance life and dreams, but we still try our best.
Life goes on in the meantime
Even when life doesn't go as we planned, it doesn't stop, and we should make the best of it.
Ain't it funny
It's impressive how life works out, although it's not always according to our plans.
Hoah in the meantime
In the meantime, we will continue living our lives and hoping to achieve our goals.
Contributed by Logan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mrs White
Easily one of the most underrated singers of all time.
Alex Townsend
Sings like an angel and this is one of the many reasons.
Isaiah Hamilton
Mm-hmm, this lady got melody within herself. Second happiest country song I've ever heard.
Amber Crosland
One day I was going to be the next big actress on Broadway but hear I am in the meantime 🙄🎤😲🎭❤🎶😉
MarlinMR7
Sherrie' is nothing but the best in terms of talent! Sherrie' is the "real deal" as she can not only sing like an angel - she can also play the guitar and has done very well as an actress also. Check out her latest album Circus Girl if anyone gets a chance. Click on my username for links to her main website, facebook, twitter accounts as well as a review of Circus Girl.
sweetandsarcastic
...so glad to see I'm not the only one who knows who she is and loves her, by the way. :) (I have seen her on multiple occasions somewhat recently, just had to miss it tonight).
John Craven
ONE stinking break & this beauty Will be a star!!!...come on peeps..great looks & a wonderful voice....
NFL-MLB Classics
@oconvideo wow - how awesome for you to have known her then. i hope you two are still in touch. She is quite a talent - so suprising we haven't heard more - quite fickle the music industry is - amazing talent one day - where are they the next. She is a favorite of mine also.