Trask composed the music and lyrics for the off-Broadway stage musical and 2001 film Hedwig and the Angry Inch, about a genderqueer rock star named Hedwig. In the show, Trask's real-life band Cheater performed as Hedwig's band "The Angry Inch". He received an Obie Award for the play and a Grammy award nomination for the movie.
He has also done two films with filmmaker Paul Weitz. He composed the score for 2004's In Good Company and American Dreamz, for which he also co-wrote the numerous songs the contestants sing. In addition, he scored the 2003 movie Camp: A Comedy about Drama, and The Station Agent.
Trask lives in Lexington, KY and is openly gay.
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In Your Arms Tonight
Stephen Trask Lyrics
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To things that knock me down
Over again
You picked me up off the ground
When I wasn't strong enough to fight
Anymore,
But In Your Arms Tonight
Hold me close and tight
In your arms tonight
In your arms tonight
Oh my love
God only knows
Why I don't just retreat
Instead of riding the rails
Back to the place of my worst defeat
'Cause I'm not fooling anyone,
Not quite convincing You
Bu in your arms I might
Try not to be strong
Cry 'til it's all gone
If you hold me tight
In your arms tonight
Oh my love
For years you've seen in me
The one who'd be there for you
The way I need you here tonight
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
In your arms tonight
In your arms tonight
In your arms tonight,
In your arms tonight
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Song written by Stephen Trask
In Stephen Trask's song "In Your Arms Tonight," the singer is struggling with life's challenges and is tired of continually being knocked down. However, they find comfort and solace in their lover's arms, even though they feel like they are not fooling anyone, not even their partner. The singer recognizes that their partner has always been there for them and wants to reciprocate by being there for them tonight. The song's lyrics depict vulnerability and the need for human connection, for someone to hold you close when everything else seems to be falling apart.
The song's message is universal; it speaks to anyone who has experienced hardship and felt the need for human connection. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, being vulnerable with someone you trust can help you find the strength to carry on. The main theme of the song is love that provides emotional safety and security, even when everything else is uncertain. It's a simple yet powerful message that resonates with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Running head on
Moving forward with determination
To things that knock me down
Challenges and obstacles that hinder my progress
Over again
Repeatedly facing these challenges
You picked me up off the ground
You helped me overcome these challenges and get back on track
When I wasn't strong enough to fight
During times when I lacked the strength to push through difficulties
Anymore,
The challenges were becoming too big for me to face alone
But In Your Arms Tonight
With your support and care
Hold me close and tight
Embrace me with love
Oh my love
A term of affection
God only knows
Acknowledging uncertainty
Why I don't just retreat
Wondering why I don't just give up
Instead of riding the rails
Continuing to move forward despite difficulties
Back to the place of my worst defeat
Returning to a past failure or pain
'Cause I'm not fooling anyone,
Admitting to oneself that they are not okay
Not quite convincing You
Unable to hide the pain from the person they love
Bu in your arms I might
Perhaps in your embrace I can find some solace
Try not to be strong
Not feeling the need to be strong or brave
Cry 'til it's all gone
Releasing the pain through tears
If you hold me tight
Needing the love and comfort of the person they love
For years you've seen in me
Acknowledging the length of time the person has known them
The one who'd be there for you
Being the support system for the person they love
The way I need you here tonight
Needing the person they love with them right now
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm
In your arms tonight
Finding comfort and love in the embrace of the person they love
In your arms tonight
Repeatedly stating the need for the embrace of the person they love
In your arms tonight,
The final plea for comfort and love in the embrace of the person they love
In your arms tonight
The repetition of the need for comfort and love
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.