(2) Steve Lacy (July 23, 1934 – June 4, 2004), born Steven Norman Lackritz in New York City, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer recognized as one of the important players of soprano saxophone. Coming to prominence in the 1950s as a progressive dixieland musician, Lacy went on to a long and prolific career. He worked extensively in experimental jazz and to a lesser extent in free improvisation, but Lacy's music was typically melodic and tightly structured. Lacy also became a highly distinctive composer, with compositions often built out of little more than a single questioning phrase, repeated several times.
After Lacy was diagnosed with cancer in August 2003, he continued playing and teaching until weeks before his death on June 4, 2004 at the age of 69.
Sunshine
Steve Lacy Lyrics
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Been a couple months since I told you it's over
Caught me off guard when I saw you last week
Oh-so tough, but you bluffed when you had me
Sayin', "My ex," like my name ain't Steve
Gave you a chance and some dopamine
Safe to say, after me, you peaked
Admit that I wasn't lost
You're taking it just as hard
Criticize me all you want
But I'm always gonna be
(Where you are) where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
Where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be, yeah
I took the high road, do it through every word
Is it still that special if the whole world has owned?
And you always chasin', you can't replace it
Put those feelings back where they came from
Why can't we just get along? Or, at least, let's get it on
Honestly, I wouldn't mind, I would do it one more time
I would let you cut the line just so I could be right
(Where you are) where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
Where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
(Where you are) where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
Where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be, yeah
I mean
If I'm always gonna be there, then I might as well
I don't know about you, but, ah, come on
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you
I still love you
You
I still love you
You
Love you
I still love you
I still love you, damn
This, this, this is love, I finally found it
Steve Lacy's song "Sunshine" appears to be about a former lover who is trying to move on from Lacy but is finding it difficult to let go. The lyrics suggest that Lacy's ex is struggling with the breakup, expressing this through songs about their relationship, which Lacy has heard on the radio. Despite the breakup, Lacy proclaims that he still loves his ex, and he'll always be there for them, even if they move on with someone else.
The singer seems to be aware that his former lover is trying to cope with the breakup by dating other people, but he is confident that nobody will ever compare to him, and he doesn't mind that the relationship wasn't perfect. He expresses his willingness to have sex with his ex any time they need it, suggesting that he still has a hold over them. Lacy even admits that he would let his lover cut the line for him, just to be right. The song ends with Lacy finally finding the love that he's been searching for.
In summary, "Sunshine" is a contemplative song about a former partner, with lyrics that suggest that Lacy still has strong feelings for his ex-lover and is willing to go back to them any time they need him.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' like it's all catchin' up to you lately
It seems that your past actions are catching up with you now.
Been a couple months since I told you it's over
It's been a few months since I broke up with you.
Caught me off guard when I saw you last week
I didn't expect to see you last week and it caught me by surprise.
Oh-so tough, but you bluffed when you had me
You acted tough with me, but it was all a bluff.
Sayin', "My ex," like my name ain't Steve
You referred to me as "My ex" instead of using my name Steve.
Gave you a chance and some dopamine
I gave you a chance and some happiness.
Safe to say, after me, you peaked
It's safe to say that you reached your peak after being with me.
Still'll give you dick anytime you need
I am still willing to have sex with you whenever you want.
Admit that I wasn't lost
I admit that I wasn't lost in our relationship.
You're taking it just as hard
You are also feeling the pain of our breakup.
Criticize me all you want
You can criticize me all you want.
But I'm always gonna be (Where you are) where you are
I will always be close to you, wherever you go.
I took the high road, do it through every word
I chose to be the bigger person and express myself in every word I say.
Is it still that special if the whole world has owned?
Is our relationship still special if everyone has experienced it before?
And you always chasin', you can't replace it
You are always chasing something, but you can't replace what we had.
Put those feelings back where they came from
You need to put your feelings back where they originally came from.
Why can't we just get along? Or, at least, let's get it on
Why can't we just get along, or at least have a sexual encounter?
Honestly, I wouldn't mind, I would do it one more time
Honestly, I wouldn't mind having sex with you again.
I would let you cut the line just so I could be right
I would let you win an argument just so I can be with you.
I still, I still love you
I still have feelings for you.
(you, you, you)
This is repeated several times and is an expression of love or longing towards the person being referred to.
This, this, this is love, I finally found it
This, this, this is what love feels like and I have finally found it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Britanny Fatima Foushee, Karriem Riggins, Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Lookin' like it's all catchin' up to you lately
Been a couple months since I told you it's over
Caught me off guard when I saw you last week
Oh-so tough, but you bluffed when you had me
Sayin', "My ex, " like my name ain't Steve
Gave you a chance and some dopamine
Safe to say, after me you peaked
Still'll give you dick anytime you need
Admit that I was a loss
You're taking it just as hard
Criticize me all you want
But I'm always gonna be
where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
Where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be, yeah
I took the high road, do it through every word
Is it still that special if the whole world has owned?
And you always chasin', you can't replace it
Put those feelings back where they came from
Why can't we just get along? Or, at least, let's get it on
Honestly, I wouldn't mind, I would do it one more time
I would let you cut the line just so I could be
Right where you are
(Where you are) where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
Where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
(Where you are) where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be
Where you are
Where you are
But I'm always gonna be, yeah
I mean
If I'm always gonna be there, then we might as well
I don't know about you, but, ah, come on
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you (you, you, you)
I still, I still love you
I still love you
You
I still love you
You
Love you
I still love you
I still love you, damn
This, this, this is love, I finally found it
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Britanny Foushee / Karriem Riggins / Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya
@MatthuMinns
Why is no one discussing the masterpiece that is Fousheé’s vocals😩
@Strike86
Her voice rides this beat so masterfully. She was the perfect choice.
@tinaBabe4
I LoVe HER!!!!! 🎙🎶🎶🎶🎶💫🌞💫💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💅🏼
@thelmamarie5486
I’ve been listening to this song on replay, in steve lacy we trust 😩
@zorax528
@@alicia-vd2gb it released like 2 days ago as a single
@topzy0
@@alicia-vd2gb it came out 2 days ago bru
@PataMuncher
@@zorax528
Alicia was a bit embarrassed and she removed her comment
@dorphieus3503
in lacy, we trust
@Mika-hl6cr
🙆♂
@undercov3r
That solo at the end is just incredible 😭