Schneiderman's entertainment career began in high scho… Read Full Bio ↴EARLY HISTORY
Schneiderman's entertainment career began in high school where she merged an interest in singing and theater, which included lead roles in musicals and plays, as well as mastering piano, guitar and french horn. By age 18 she was fronting a cover band and went on to perform with Body and Soul, the region's top Motown/old school funk act. Despite performing for crowds of up to 15,000, Schneiderman was dreaming about starting a solo career and in 1999 left to become a full-time singer/songwriter.
During that first year Schneiderman won the grand prize in The Lilith Fair competition and released
her self-titled acoustic debut to ecstatic reviews. The album remained on the Top Selling Northwest Bands Chart for over a year. She showcased at NACA and toured throughout Wyoming, Montana, Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Utah, and Oregon. By the end or 2000 she was ready to go into the studio to record "Unbelievably Unbroken."
CURRENT STORY
In 1999 Stephanie Schneiderman began her solo career by beating
out hundreds of aspiring singer/songwriters to win a slot on
Lilith Fair. Since then the Portland, Oregon native has released
two critically received full-length albums and has developed a
riveting band presentation that continues to evolve and bring
her national attention.
Schneiderman's 2001 release, "Unbelievably Unbroken," drew major
label attention for her versatility and chameleon-like voice (with comparisons ranging Sheryl Crow, to Jeff Buckley to Patti Griffin). The first single, "New Skin Completed," was in regular rotation on KINK (Portland's leading Triple A station) and was featured on the WB's prime time show "Jack & Jill," and was the title track for the movie "Kat and Allison." Since then Schneiderman has released a 7-song EP and is set to release a brand new record, entitled Touch Down.
Pendulum
Stephanie Schneiderman Lyrics
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Love me deep or leave me be
Stop your anger you′re entering grave danger
With every fight we're building the wall tighter
Sirens are ringing
The pendulum is swinging
Twist the knife for the last time in my life
Sirens are ringing
Your words are stinging
No birds are singing
The pendulum keeps swinging
In the song Pendulum by Stephanie Schneiderman, we see a plea to her partner to either love her completely or leave her be. The lines "Kiss me dry or kiss me goodbye/Love me deep or leave me be" tell us that Schneiderman is done with being left in limbo by her partner and is asking for a decision to be made either way. The second stanza seems to be an ultimatum of sorts, as she pleads for her partner to control their anger before it leads them down the path of "grave danger". The lines "With every fight we're building the wall tighter" suggests that the constant arguing and fighting is leading to a breakdown of their relationship.
The chorus of the song tells us that there are sirens ringing and that the pendulum is swinging. This could be a metaphor for the ever-changing emotions that are present in the relationship. The refrain of "no birds are singing/The pendulum keeps swinging" tells us that there is no peace in this relationship and that it is constantly in a state of flux.
Overall, the song Pendulum by Stephanie Schneiderman seems to be a cry for help in a relationship that is quickly deteriorating. It is a poignant reminder that sometimes we need to make tough decisions in order to preserve our peace of mind and sanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me dry or kiss me goodbye
Show me affection and keep this relationship going, or end it now with a final kiss.
Love me deep or leave me be
If you're willing to put in the effort to truly love me, stay. If not, walk away and let me find someone who will.
Stop your anger you're entering grave danger
Your constant anger and fighting is putting your life and our relationship at risk. It needs to stop.
With every fight we're building the wall tighter
Our constant arguing is causing us to put up emotional barriers between each other, making it harder and harder to connect.
Sirens are ringing
The situation has escalated and danger may be near.
The pendulum is swinging
The situation is in constant motion and it's unclear which way it will go.
Slam the door not one minute more
End this dysfunctional relationship right now and don't prolong the misery any further.
Twist the knife for the last time in my life
Finally end this toxic relationship and don't hurt me anymore.
Your words are stinging
Your hurtful words are causing pain and emotional damage.
No birds are singing
The atmosphere is tense and gloomy, with no signs of joy or happiness.
The pendulum keeps swinging
The situation remains in flux, with no resolution in sight.
Writer(s): Schneiderman Stephanie Renee
Contributed by Elena O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.