She wa… Read Full Bio ↴Stephanie McKay is a singer-songwriter from the Bronx, New York.
She was a member of the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and has worked with Talib Kweli, Mos Def , Tricky and Portishead's Geoff Barrow. Her debut solo album, entitled McKay, was released in 2003 in Europe but not in the US. It received critical acclaim and was likened to classic Sixties soul with elements of hip hop and electronica. She achieved some popular success with the ska influenced single 'Take Me Over' in summer 2003 and her videos were played frequently on MTV. She released a second ep in September 2006 on Astralwerks that included two new songs from her second album plus two tracks from her first album. Her second album, Tell It Like It Is was completed and unreleased by Astralwerks. She is currently on tour with Katalyst a popular a soul producer from Australia. Her single with Katalyst entitled "Say what you feel" has received numerous plays on Rage and Triple j TV in Australia and is reminiscent of classic 60, 70 soul and funk. If you like Sharon Jones and the Dap kings you will love this track. You can hear songs from her unreleased Astralwerks album on her website at www.stephaniemckay.com.
Little More Time
Stephanie McKay Lyrics
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As I fall down on my knees
A little more time, I wonder
As get back up on my feet
And I stop to hear the thunder
And I know that all I need
Is just a little more, little more time
To breathe and get back to being me
I got to take a minute now
Hit pause and unwind can't remember yesterday
Cos I never get to settle down
Yeah I'm running all the time
And I can hear my momma say
A little more time, I wonder
As I fall down on my knees
A little more time, I wonder
Wil I get back up on my feet
And I stop to hear the thunder
And I know that all I need
Is just a little more little more time
To breathe and get back to being me
See my brother falling down
And he's living in pain
I wanna make it go away
Though its hard to see the future now
We all know it's got to change
And I can here my momma say
A Little more time, I wonder
As I fall down on my knees
A little more time, I wonder
As get back up on my feet
And I stop to hear the thunder
And I know that all I need
Is just a little more, little more time
To breathe and get back to being me
And people talking bout the world and how
Its gonna end
But they don't really know the trouble
that we're getting in
And late at night I'm on my knees
I hear my momma pray
And she keeps praying
for the light to show a better way
I see my brother falling down
I want to give a hand
But sometimes falling downs the only way to understand
And giving up was never part of me or who I am
And that's that's why I keep holding on
A Little more time, I wonder
As I fall down on my knees
A little more time, I wonder
As get back up on my feet
And I stop to hear the thunder
And I know that all I need
Is just a little more, little more time
To breathe and get back to being me
Stephanie McKay's song Little More Time talks about the struggles that come with living life and the need for some moments of respite amid all the chaos. The song is a powerful rendition of a person who has been trying to keep up with the pace of life but finds themselves exhausted and needing a break. The lyrics show the artist reflecting on their experiences that have made them feel helpless and their desire for things to change.
As the song begins, the artist talks about falling down on their knees and wondering if they'll ever get back up. The repetition of the phrase "a little more time" emphasizes the need for some time to gather oneself amidst the turmoil. The lyrics then move on to how the artist has been constantly running, and how their mother's words have become a constant reminder of the need for a break.
The next part of the song talks about the artist's brother, who is going through a tough time. The artist wishes to make things better for them, but acknowledges that change is not easy. In the end, the song emphasizes the need for hope, faith, and perseverance to keep going through life's challenges, no matter how difficult they may seem.
Overall, Little More Time is a song about resilience and the human spirit's ability to keep going even when things seem tough.
Line by Line Meaning
A Little more time, I wonder
I'm hoping for some more time to sort things out
As I fall down on my knees
As I feel overwhelmed and defeated
A little more time, I wonder
I need a bit more time to get back on my feet
As get back up on my feet
As I try and regain my strength and composure
And I stop to hear the thunder
I'm taking a moment to listen and reflect
And I know that all I need
I realize that I just need a bit of patience and time
Is just a little more, little more time
I only require a small amount of extra time to heal and recover
To breathe and get back to being me
To catch my breath and return to my authentic self
I got to take a minute now
I need to take a break and recharge
Hit pause and unwind can't remember yesterday
I need to slow down and forget about the past
Cos I never get to settle down
I'm always on the go and constantly busy
Yeah I'm running all the time
I'm constantly in motion and running around
And I can hear my momma say
I hear my mother's voice of wisdom
See my brother falling down
My sibling is struggling and in pain
And he's living in pain
He's enduring a lot of suffering
I wanna make it go away
I want to fix and alleviate his pain
Though its hard to see the future now
It's difficult to envision a brighter tomorrow
We all know it's got to change
We all recognize that change is necessary
And people talking bout the world and how
There's a lot of talk about the state of the world
Its gonna end
How it's all going to fall apart
But they don't really know the trouble
Those people do not understand the real issues
that we're getting in
The problems we're facing
And late at night I'm on my knees
During the dark hours, I am praying and pleading for guidance
I hear my momma pray
I hear my mother's prayers and hope for a better future
And she keeps praying
She continues to pray despite the difficulties
for the light to show a better way
She prays for some hope and direction
I want to give a hand
I desire to help and support my brother
But sometimes falling down's the only way to understand
Sometimes, one needs to experience failure and hardship to gain insight
And giving up was never part of me or who I am
I'm not one to quit or give up easily
And that's that's why I keep holding on
That's why I persevere and keep hoping for a brighter future
Contributed by Brooklyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.