Before forming the Dream Syndicate, Wynn played guitar in the Davis, California-based band The Suspects, whose members included vocalist Kendra Smith (who later played bass in the Dream Syndicate) and Russ Tolman and Gavin Blair (who would form True West (band)); in 1979 they released a single, "It's Up to You" b/w "Talking Loud." Two years later, under the name 15 Minutes, he self-released another single, "Last Chance for You" b/w "That's What You Always Say" (later performed by the Dream Syndicate), which owed much to Joy Division.
Though they were popular with critics, an influence on other musicians, and signed briefly to a major label, The Dream Syndicate were never really commercially successful. They did establish, however, the fan base on which Wynn built his solo career.
Since 1990, Wynn has released a number of albums exploring various musical styles. His first solo album, Kerosene Man, included backing work by bassist Fernando Saunders (a frequent sideman of Lou Reed, to whom Wynn was often compared early in his career), drummer D.J. Bonebrake from the L.A. punk band X, Howe Gelb of Giant Sand and saxophonist Steve Berlin from Los Lobos. Peter Buck, from R.E.M., played on its follow-up, Dazzling Display, and co-wrote the title song. Backing on Melting in the Dark (1996) was provided by the Boston band Come.
Here Come the Miracles (2001) was his best-selling solo album to date, and the best-reviewed, appearing at year's end on numerous critical Top Ten lists.
In 1985, Wynn wrote a collection of songs with Dan Stuart of Green on Red, and recorded and released them as Danny and Dusty. This collaboration was revisited in 2007 for a second Danny & Dusty album. In the '90s he was a part of the indie supergroup Gutterball along with Stephen McCarthy of The Long Ryders and Brian Harvey and Johnny Hott of House of Freaks. In 2008 Wynn and his wife Linda Pitmon collaborated with Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5) and Peter Buck (R.E.M., The Minus 5) for a record with songs about legendary baseball players - this collaboration is known as The Baseball Project.
The double CD From a Man of Mysteries: A Steve Wynn Tribute was released by the German label Blue Rose in 2004 and features Wynn's songs performed by the likes of Concrete Blonde, the Silos, Chuck Prophet, The Minus 5 and others.
Wynn also records as Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3.
Wynn is at present more popular in Europe than in the United States. While domestic tours are rare, he continues to perform regularly overseas.
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Carolyn
Steve Wynn Lyrics
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And everyone says it's you
They're fazed, they're crazed, they're constantly amazed
At the thing you say and do
He lies, he steals, he cheats on you
And comes back in the end
You say "man, I'll do anything you want, don't leave me again"
Carolyn, step outside of the ruin
You sit home alone by the telephone,
Playing it tit-for-tat
Well, I don't mean to get all in the air
But I think you're better than that
He'll hold you down, he'll pin you down
and make you holler, "When!"
You say, "man I'll do anything you want
Don't leave me again"
Carolyn, can't you see what you're doing
Carolyn, step outside of the ruin
Well I ain't no knight in shining armour
coming to rescue you
I'm crazy, I'm lazy and I think you know I get mean
When i've had a few
But I'm not the kind to shake you down
and peck at you like a hen
C'mon baby, take a walk with me now
and start all over again
Carolyn, can't you see what you're doing
Carolyn, step outside of the ruin
Carolyn, can't you see what you're doing
Carolyn, step outside of the ruin
step outside...
The song "Carolyn" by Steve Wynn is about a woman named Carolyn who is in a toxic and abusive relationship. The first verse describes how everyone in the town knows about Carolyn's partner's bad behavior and how Carolyn still allows him to come back to her after cheating on her. The chorus tells Carolyn to step outside of this ruin and see what she's doing.
The second verse highlights Carolyn's behavior in response to her partner's bad behavior. She plays games with him and allows herself to be pinned down and mistreated. The lyrics suggest that she thinks she needs him and will do anything to keep him from leaving again.
The final verse is sung from Wynn's perspective, who admits to not being a perfect partner but acknowledges that he would never treat her the way her current partner does. He asks her to take a walk with him and start over again.
Overall, the message of the song is to encourage Carolyn to see the harm in her current relationship and to find the strength to leave and start fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
Now in this town there's a joke going 'round
There's a rumor spreading about you in this town
And everyone says it's you
Everyone is blaming you
They're fazed, they're crazed, they're constantly amazed
They are shocked and awed by your behavior
At the thing you say and do
At your words and actions
He lies, he steals, he cheats on you
Your partner is dishonest and unfaithful
And comes back in the end
But he always comes back to you
You say "man, I'll do anything you want, don't leave me again"
You beg him to stay and promise to do anything for him
Carolyn, can't you see what you're doing
Carolyn, you need to realize your own actions
Carolyn, step outside of the ruin
You need to leave the bad situation you are in
You sit home alone by the telephone,
You sit alone at home waiting for his call
Playing it tit-for-tat
You're playing a game of retaliation
Well, I don't mean to get all in the air
I don't mean to sound arrogant
But I think you're better than that
But I think you're worth more than that
He'll hold you down, he'll pin you down
He will control and dominate you
And make you holler, "When!"
And make you scream out in pleasure
You say, "man I'll do anything you want
You keep promising to do anything for him
Don't leave me again"
So he won't leave you again
Well I ain't no knight in shining armour
I'm not a perfect man
Coming to rescue you
Coming to save you
I'm crazy, I'm lazy and I think you know I get mean
I have my own flaws and I can get angry
When i've had a few
When I've had a few drinks
But I'm not the kind to shake you down
But I'm not the kind of man to intimidate or extort you
And peck at you like a hen
Or to nag you like a bird
C'mon baby, take a walk with me now
Come with me and let's talk
And start all over again
And let's start fresh
Carolyn, can't you see what you're doing
Carolyn, you need to realize your own actions
Carolyn, step outside of the ruin
You need to leave the bad situation you are in
Carolyn, can't you see what you're doing
Carolyn, you need to realize your own actions
Carolyn, step outside of the ruin
You need to leave the bad situation you are in
Step outside...
Leave the past behind and move forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEVE WYNN
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Eivind S.Johnsen
Steve wynn is just an exelent Musican! :)
Zoyx
The best song that contains the name, Carolyn.
Marco Brambilla
Great
Chris Smith
So, l'm betting the 2 of you don't remember when he sang for Dream Syndicate, right?