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.
When You Touch Me
Stephanie Schneiderman Lyrics
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in the brown of earth beneath your skies
it’s in your hands like the salt of the sea
when you touch me
when you touch me
I have this fire
frozen in my heart
frozen in my heart
It’s in your skin it’s in your heart
it’s your reason it’s who you are
it’s the wind inside the tree
when you touch me
when you touch me
It’s in your skin in your eyes
in your truth in your life
in your heart in your dream
in your mind what you believe
it’s in the salt beneath your skin
it’s how you think it’s where you’ve been
it’s in your reason it’s in your love
These verses express the intense emotional, physical and spiritual connection between two people in a relationship. The singer marvels at how the essence of her lover seems to be infused in everything around them, from the earth and the sky to the wind and the sea. The lover's touch embodies all that is significant and meaningful in life, from the passion and intensity of a flame to the steadfastness of the earth. The essence of the lover seems to be everywhere, even in the salt beneath the skin. The fire in the singer's heart is a metaphor for the strong and vibrant feelings she has for her lover, which are intensified by his touch.
The lyrics go on to suggest that the lover's essence is not only physical, but also spiritual and mental. His truth, life, dream, and belief all seem to be imbued with his essence. The elements of nature and the salt of the sea symbolize the deeper, intangible aspects of the relationship, such as the power of their love and the transformative impact it has on their lives. The singer seems to be overwhelmed by the depth of the love she feels for her lover and the way it manifests itself in everything around them.
Overall, the lyrics are a powerful tribute to the depth and beauty of a true connection between two people, and the way that love can infuse every aspect of life with meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s in your skin it’s in your eyes
Your essence is visible through your skin and eyes
in the brown of earth beneath your skies
Your roots and connection to the earth define you
it’s in your hands like the salt of the sea
Your touch carries the essence of something vast and powerful
when you touch me
My senses come alive and feel your true self
I have this fire
I am passionate and have a burning desire
frozen in my heart
But my emotions are restrained and not fully expressed
it’s in your skin it’s in your heart
Your true self lies beneath your surface emotions
it’s your reason it’s who you are
Your rationality and ideals make up your identity
it’s the wind inside the tree
Your spirit is strong and unchanging
when you touch me
I feel the depth of your character and soul
It’s in your skin in your eyes
Your inner self is reflected in your physical appearance
in your truth in your life
Your values and experiences shape your being
in your heart in your dream
Your desires and aspirations come from your core
in your mind what you believe
Your thoughts and beliefs determine your actions
it’s in the salt beneath your skin
Your essence is ingrained and part of your physiology
it’s how you think it’s where you’ve been
Your past experiences and mindset shape your present self
it’s in your reason it’s in your love
Your intellect and emotions define your character
Contributed by Parker S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.