Dosen got her start in 1994 with the band Virus, an ambient techno group whose debut album Analogue was considered groundbreaking in the Christian trance music scene. In 2002, Dosen released her first solo album Ghosts, Mice & Vagabonds. The ethereal self-produced work received rave reviews, with Billboard Magazine choosing Dosen as one of the top six independent musicians in the Midwest for 2003.
Dosen joined Massive Attack as a lead vocalist in June 2008. In 2009 she formed the group Snowbird with Simon Raymonde.
Dosen was amongst the nominess at the 2009 NME Awards for 'Sexiest Female' Award, losing to Hayley Williams of Paramore.
One day while sifting through flotsam in the attic, Stephanie found an old guitar covered in dust. It was her secret prize. During the feather harvest, when everyone was busy, Stephanie would sneak up into the attic to compose songs for boys at school. She also wrote many lullabies for her two favorite pets, a swan and a fox. Stephanie now writes mostly for ghosts with a rusty tape player named jean-pierre that follows her everywhere. She has made it through 7 states and 2 minor sets of injuries but still holds onto her twilight written songs with happiness. The influence of the nightly peacock mewing and swan swimming can still be heard in her music. Her new record a lily for the spectre is filled with driving cradlesongs for ghosts gone astray. She has teamed horses with Simon Raymonde (Bella Union Records, Cocteau Twins) who blesses a lily for the spectre with bass and filigree sounds for lost peacocks.
Way Out
Stephanie Dosen Lyrics
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Our curtains play in the wind
Oh, this will be so different
I won't leave and you won't have to fade away
Sleeping a little while longer
We're safe and warm and we're gonna stay in
Oh, this will be so different
And then we'll go sailing when the sun goes down
All the way out
Oh, my sailor
Way out
Sail on
Way out
Sail out just a little bit farther
See starfish learning to swim
Oh, this will be so different
I won't leave and you won't have to fade away
And then we'll go sailing when the sun goes down
All the way out
Oh, my sailor
Way out
Sail on
Way out
Stephanie Dosen's song "Way Out" can be interpreted as a love song with a message of commitment and the desire for a stable relationship. The morning seagulls and curtains playing in the wind set the scene of a peaceful and comforting environment. The first verse suggests a decision to stay together, making things different from before where the person would have to leave and the other would fade away. It is as if both parties have decided to stay in the moment and enjoy each other's company for a little while longer.
The second verse mentions going out sailing when the sun goes down, which can be interpreted as embarking on a journey together. The repeated phrase "way out" can be perceived as a metaphorical expression of going far away, but the "sailing" part sets a picture of a leisurely and enjoyable trip. The mention of starfish learning to swim gives an image of new discoveries and experiences to be explored together.
Overall, the lyrics express a longing for a stable and committed relationship without the fear of abandonment. The idea of sailing can be interpreted as a metaphor for the relationship, which has its own path to take and to be explored together.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning seagulls are calling
The morning has arrived and seagulls are calling, indicating it is time to wake up.
Our curtains play in the wind
The curtains are moving gracefully in the wind, creating a peaceful and calming mood.
Oh, this will be so different
The upcoming experience will be a departure from the usual routine.
I won't leave and you won't have to fade away
There is a promise of enduring companionship without abandoning or fading away from each other's lives.
Sleeping a little while longer
There is a desire to stay in the comfortable bed and sleep a little longer.
We're safe and warm and we're gonna stay in
The feeling of safety and warmth is present, and the decision is made to stay in for a little bit longer.
And then we'll go sailing when the sun goes down
A plan is made to go sailing later in the day, possibly to enjoy the beauty of the sunset.
All the way out
The journey to be taken is far and extensive.
Oh, my sailor
An expression of affection for the companion, who is possibly the sailor on the boat.
Way out
The journey will take the travelers far out to sea.
Sail on
Encouragement to continue sailing and enjoying the journey despite any challenges.
Sail out just a little bit farther
The desire to push the boundaries a little bit farther, to experience something new and adventurous.
See starfish learning to swim
There are new and beautiful discoveries to be made, such as starfish learning to swim.
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.