He trick-or-treated at Liberace’s house, planned a two-day stay in Amsterdam that ended a month later with him escaping the city under the cover of darkness, and was Bob Hope’s favorite altar boy. On top of that, he co-wrote the longest-running song on the Billboard Top 100, had a debut solo album that earned three and a half stars in Rolling Stone, and was awarded the title of “San Diego’s Most Influential Artist of the Decade” at the San Diego Music Awards.
Born among in Halifax, Nova Scotia, his parents moved him to Palm Springs where he was raised. After the University of San Diego, Poltz became a full time musician. He started out playing bars and coffee houses around San Diego, eventually forming the college radio favorite band, The Rugburns. The Rugburns are well-known and appreciated by DJs all over the country, due in no small part to the fact that the anthemic “Dick’s Automotive” was long enough to afford them the opportunity to relieve themselves and then some during their shows. The Rugburns blended punk, pop, folk, and if you listen close enough, you might just hear the slightest hint of a whisper of the possibility of Swedish Christian Death Metal. They were so freaking good that they found themselves in a crappy old van 300+ days a year, playing packed and sold out clubs and bars all over the country.
While performing dates at the Innerchange Coffeehouse in San Diego, he formed a relationship with Jewel, frequently opening for her on tours, co-writing songs, and appearing in her music video for "You Were Meant For Me." The song made it to Number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
In 1998, Poltz released his first solo album, One Left Shoe, for Mercury Records.
Poltz collaborated as a songwriter with A. J. Croce on Croce's 2004 album Adrian James Croce.
Dreamer: A Tribute to Kent Finlay, released in early 2016 on Austin-based Eight 30 Records, features Poltz' version of Finlay's "The Plight of the Bumblebee."
Everything About You
Steve Poltz Lyrics
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I love the way you comb your hair
And I love the way you sachet in the room
Your perfume lingers in the air
I love everything about you
Oh about you
Mmmmmm
I love the way you lick your lips, dear
You got fireworks in your head
And I love the way you bring me water
When I'm thirsty in your bed
I love everything about you
Oh about you
Mmmmmm
You were surely kissed by angels
Look at the freckles on your face
You got the devil in your eyes
You disappear without a trail
I love sneaking up behind you
When you're looking in the mirror
The way your eyes lock into mine, dear
Without guilt and without fear
I love everything about you
Oh about you
Mmmmmm
In this song, Steve Poltz is expressing his deep and genuine love for everything about his partner. He mentions various specific things that he loves about her, from the way she combs her hair to the way she walks into a room, leaving her fragrance behind. He also loves how she licks her lips, suggesting both a sensual and playful side to their relationship. Despite her contrasting characteristics - the freckles on her face versus the devil in her eyes, for instance - he adores every aspect of her being. He feels lucky to have her sleeping next to him, quenching his thirst and fulfilling his desires.
This song is a beautiful testament to the power of love, and how it can make one appreciate even the most mundane things about their partner. Furthermore, Poltz seems to be illustrating how true love looks beyond external appearances and focuses on the essence of a person.
Line by Line Meaning
I love everything about you
I love every single thing that makes you uniquely you
I love the way you comb your hair
I love the attention you pay to details like your hair
And I love the way you sachet in the room
I love the confident and graceful way you move in a room
Your perfume lingers in the air
Your scent is an undeniable and lingering symbol of your presence
I love the way you lick your lips, dear
I love the gestures of affection you show with even the smallest of movements
You got fireworks in your head
Your mind is brilliant and filled with explosive ideas
And I love the way you bring me water
Your kindness and attentiveness to my needs is always appreciated
When I'm thirsty in your bed
Even in intimate moments, you always find a way to care for me
You were surely kissed by angels
Your beauty is otherworldly and truly heavenly
Look at the freckles on your face
Your unique and charming freckles add to your natural beauty
You got the devil in your eyes
Your gaze is alluring and mysterious
You disappear without a trail
Your independence and ability to leave a lasting impression is unforgettable
I love sneaking up behind you
I love the element of surprise and playfulness in our relationship
When you're looking in the mirror
Even when you're focused on yourself, I find ways to admire you
The way your eyes lock into mine, dear
The intimacy and love that we share is evident in the way we look at each other
Without guilt and without fear
Our love is pure and free of negative emotions
Mmmmmm
An expression of contentment and happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE POLTZ
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