Distilled in the music is the life experience of an artist willing to take risks to satisfy an irrepressibly curious soul and all that entails—indulgence, wanderlust, love, lost love, joy and a lot of pain, youthful run-ins with the law, full release, redemption and resultant wisdom. The stories contained are at once personal and universal--steeped in a depth of experience that belies his age.
Call him mercurial. The Canadian expat troubadour has established a solid fanbase from his new home in Echo Park, California with performances that keep them guessing as to how he’ll throw it down that night. Solo acoustic w/finger-plucking flair (he’s an extraordinary guitarist), rockin’ quartet, levitation-inducing quintet with a keyboardist providing shimmering ambience…it’s never less than wonderful. Captivated audiences at the Hotel Café are in on one of the best kept secrets in Los Angeles and the rest of the world for that matter.
(taken from his myspace page)
Mistaken Identity
Steve Reynolds Lyrics
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Why don't you come over and
We'll discuss over coffee
You cast your life in a way that means it's all been for love
But I think we'll both agree that won't get there 'til dusk
So switch on that smile and we'll both fade away
While wait for the carnival
And the papers to state
That this breath ain't the same
Without you
All my seasons change.
All my reasons have left to go away
Oh yeah I've been down some,
But I'll be okay
You talk of roses and aphrodisiacs,
You're yelling out obscenities,
You're looking to react
To the call of the moon
That is begging you for time
We sift through the matter and the concept of doom
While we raise dirty glasses
And try to resume
This challenge,
That is walking up hill to you
Oh yeah I've been down some,
But I'll be okay
Oh yeah I've been down some,
But I'll be okay
Just call me a case of mistaken identity
Why don't you come over
And we'll discuss over coffee
You cast your life in a way that means it's all been for love
But I think we'll both agree that won't get there 'til dusk
You came up empty
When you were called to the line
You gave what you could,
Now it's time to resign
The chorus is waiting there for you
Oh yeah I've been down some,
But I'll be okay
Oh yeah I've been down some,
But I'll be okay
The song Mistaken Identity by Steve Reynolds talks about a person who is ready to meet someone they haven't seen for a while. They are eager to discuss their lives and thoughts over a cup of coffee. The person they meet is someone who has dedicated their life to love, but the singer believes that love will only come when the day turns to dusk. They urge the person to keep a smile on their face and wait for the carnival, indicating that there are brighter days ahead. The phrase "case of mistaken identity" could mean that they have been misunderstood or misjudged by someone, or they are not who they appear to be.
The lyrics also talk about changing seasons and reasons that have left to go away. The singer acknowledges that they have been through tough times, but they reassure themselves that they will be okay. They discuss different themes like love, aphrodisiacs, and the moon's call. In the end, they ask the person they meet to resign and accept that the chorus of life is waiting for them. Mistaken Identity is a song that talks about hope, resilience, and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Just call me a case of mistaken identity
Refer to me as someone who has been misunderstood
Why don't you come over and
We'll discuss over coffee
Let's sit down and talk about it like adults
You cast your life in a way that means it's all been for love
You have prioritized love above all else in your life
But I think we'll both agree that won't get there 'til dusk
However, we both know that it will take time and patience to achieve that goal
So switch on that smile and we'll both fade away
Let's put on a happy face and forget about our troubles
While wait for the carnival
And the papers to state
What we both know to be true,
That this breath ain't the same
Without you
All my seasons change.
We wait for a big event or the media to confirm what we both know, that life is not the same without each other
All my reasons have left to go away
Oh yeah I've been down some,
But I'll be okay
All my justifications have vanished, but I will be alright despite my difficulties
You talk of roses and aphrodisiacs,
You're yelling out obscenities,
You're looking to react
To the call of the moon
That is begging you for time
You speak of love and lust, you are angry and looking for an outlet, you are responding to the call of love that is demanding your attention
We sift through the matter and the concept of doom
While we raise dirty glasses
And try to resume
This challenge,
That is walking up hill to you
We are trying to make sense of our problems and fears, while still trying to continue with our lives, although it is not easy
You came up empty
When you were called to the line
You gave what you could,
Now it's time to resign
You were not successful when you had to take action, but it is now time to quit and move on
The chorus is waiting there for you
Oh yeah I've been down some,
But I'll be okay
The chorus is there to support you and lift you up, despite your struggles
Just call me a case of mistaken identity
Why don't you come over
And we'll discuss over coffee
Again, let's sit, talk things over, and try to understand each other
Writer(s): Stephen B. Reynolds
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.