1) Steve James is a virt… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists named Steve James:
1) Steve James is a virtuoso of contemporary American blues and folk music. Steve plays guitar, slide guitar, mandolin and six-string banjo. He is a tireless traveler, touring across the US and internationally. Steve James has released a number of recordings and instructional books and DVDs. Recordings include:
Two Track Mind (1993)
American Primitive (1994)
Art & Grit (1996)
Not for Highway Use - Austin Sessions 1988-95
Boom Chang (2000)
Fast Texas (2003)
Tonight (2004)
2) Steve James is a low-fi country/folk singer-songwriter from a small town in Pennsylvania.
3) Steve James is a Hollywood-based pop/dance music producer and DJ.
Renaissance
Steve James Lyrics
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Heart torn, leaving bloodstains
All over the tablecloth
And I can never scrub them off
But I won't let you haunt me
All the scars on my body
They won't keep me far from love
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulse is fading
Shed a tear for the love we've lost
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
2x RENAISSANCE
You left me in the worst way
On the floor, screaming your name
But I'm sick of always saying no
Knowing everything I've fought
Time we had, holding, but I look back
Wishing that I could have known
It was easier to let you go
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulse is fading
Shed a tear for the love we've lost
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
2x RENAISSANCE
All the thorns in my body
All the thorns in my body
All the thorns in my body
All the thorns in my body
(All the thorns in my body)
Shed a tear for the love we've lost
(All the thorns in my body)
Gotta look for a brand new start
(All the thorns in my body)
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
3x RENAISSANCE
In "Renaissance," Steve James ft. Clairity sings about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics describe the pain of being left with scars and bloodstains while the memories continue to haunt the singer. Despite the hurt and the struggle, the singer is determined to move on and start anew. The chorus, "You got me dreaming of a Renaissance" serves as the central idea of the song where the singer longs for a rebirth, a new beginning where the weight of the past is left behind, and a brighter future greets them. The lyrics are heart-wrenching and relatable, capturing the emotional turmoil of healing from the pain of love lost.
Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer’s emotions, from heart-wrenching sorrow to cold indifference to newfound hope. The chorus with the repetition of the word Renaissance conveys a sense of longing and a desire for a new beginning. The use of thorns is symbolic, representing the pain of heartbreak, and how it leaves not just emotional but physical scars on a person. The lyrics are powerful and showcase the beautiful collaboration between Steve James and Clairity as they deliver a song that captures the intensity of heartbreak and the hope of recovery.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me in the worst way
You hurt me deeply with the way you left me
Heart torn, leaving bloodstains
You caused me emotional pain that manifested physically
All over the tablecloth
Your leaving me affected every aspect of my life
And I can never scrub them off
I cannot fully rid myself of the scars you left
But I won't let you haunt me
I refuse to let you have power over my present and future
All the scars on my body
All the wounds you left on me
They won't keep me far from love
Your actions will not prevent me from finding love again
You won't see me fall apart
You will not witness me crumble under the weight of what you did to me
'Cause I turned so cold
I have hardened myself emotionally to protect myself
and I thought I'd never make it
I believed that I would never recover from the pain you caused
I could feel my pulse is fading
I felt as if part of me was dying
Shed a tear for the love we've lost
A mournful acknowledgment of the end of our relationship
Gotta look for a brand new start
I must move forward and find a fresh beginning
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
You have inspired in me a desire for a rebirth and renewal
All the thorns in my body
All the pain I have endured
Shed a tear for the love we've lost
A reminder of the cost of our failed love
Gotta look for a brand new start
I must keep searching for a new beginning
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
You continue to push me towards the belief in a renewed future
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrSuicideSheep
I'm so happy to be able to release this track with Steve James and Clairity!
Really hope you guys like it :)
Here are the lyrics for all you who always want them.
You left me in the worst way
Heart torn, leaving bloodstains
All over the tablecloth
And I can never scrub them off
But I won't let you haunt me
All the scars on my body
They won't keep me far from love
You won't see me fall apart
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulses fighting
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
Now you got me dreaming of a renaissance
You left me in the worst way
On the floor, screaming your name
But I'm sick of always saying no
Knowing everything I've fought
The time we had, was folding but I look back
Wishing that I could have known
It'd be easier to let you go
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulses fighting
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a Renaissance
All the scars on my body
All the scars on my body
All the scars on my body
All the scars on my body
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a Renaissance
@xxIIIseanIIIxx
You left me in the worst way
Heart torn, leaving bloodstains
All over the tablecloth
And I can never scrub them off
But I won't let you haunt me
All the scars on my body
They won't keep me far from love
You won't see me fall apart
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulse is fading
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
RENAISSANCE, RENAISSANCE
You left me in the worst way
On the floor, screaming your name
But I'm sick of always saying no
The way everything unfolds
Time we had, holding, but I look back
Wishing that I could have known
It was easier to let you go
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulse is fading
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
RENAISSANCE, RENAISSANCE
All the thorns in my body
All the thorns in my body
All the thorns in my body
All the thorns in my body
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a RENAISSANCE.
RENAISSANCE, RENAISSANCE
@MrSuicideSheep
I'm so happy to be able to release this track with Steve James and Clairity!
Really hope you guys like it :)
Here are the lyrics for all you who always want them.
You left me in the worst way
Heart torn, leaving bloodstains
All over the tablecloth
And I can never scrub them off
But I won't let you haunt me
All the scars on my body
They won't keep me far from love
You won't see me fall apart
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulses fighting
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
Now you got me dreaming of a renaissance
You left me in the worst way
On the floor, screaming your name
But I'm sick of always saying no
Knowing everything I've fought
The time we had, was folding but I look back
Wishing that I could have known
It'd be easier to let you go
'Cause I turned so cold
and I thought I'd never make it
I could feel my pulses fighting
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a Renaissance
All the scars on my body
All the scars on my body
All the scars on my body
All the scars on my body
Shed a tear for the love we've lost,
Gotta look for a brand new start
You got me dreaming of a Renaissance
@MajesticHorse
+MrSuicideSheep <3
@richigo-3796
+MrSuicideSheep Nice going, sir
@fruitbear2476
hey sheepy do you accept requests from people who have never released before? thats me.
@mrwoody1413
Love it bro. Keep the awesome tracks coming!
@enzodominguez54
manifique! love 😄😄😄😀😀
@KaramexP
Her vocals are so unique, great song <3
@taznetwork
+KaramelxP Exactly
@TheLynx409
+KaramelxP Her vocals remind me of Ellie Goulding actually :P
@orionp.9476
+KaramelxP I love Sheepie and I think the song instrumentals are great, but her singing's got to be one of the worst things I've ever heard. Honest.