Steve Wynn (born February 21, 1960) is a songwriter based in New York (born… Read Full Bio ↴Steve Wynn (born February 21, 1960) is a songwriter based in New York (born in California). He led the influential band the Dream Syndicate from 1981 to 1989 and afterward began a solo career.

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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Drizzle
Steve Wynn Lyrics

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Is everybody gone now
I think we better go now
Frightening the children
That's the way it goes

I come undone
It's the only way that I've ever known
I turn and run

You shouldn't oughta do that
Frightening the children
Holding on to your neck
Is this still what you want

I come and run
It's the only way that I've ever known
I turn and run

And the rain
Doesn't' even fall
It just hangs there in the air
That's all
And the darkness never comes
What makes you think
That it will get any better than this?

Come along now
No one's gonna hurt you

We're gonna go home now
We're gonna go home now

Overall Meaning

"Drizzle" is a melancholic and introspective song by Steve Wynn, lead singer of The Dream Syndicate band. The song explores themes of isolation, fear, and uncertainty. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels detached and alone but also conflicted with their sense of responsibility towards others ("frightening the children").

The song starts by questioning if everyone has left, indicating how isolated the singer feels. He then suggests that they should go too, possibly implying that he wants to run away. He also admits that he often feels undone and that running away is the only way he knows how to cope with his difficulties. The chorus expresses the idea that the singer is haunted by a sense of impending doom and that things might never get better, even when it's plain to see that they should.

The song also mentions rain and darkness. Rain often symbolizes melancholy and sadness, while darkness represents uncertainty and isolation. However, the rain does not even fall; it just hangs there in the air, emphasizing the stagnation and lack of change. The final lines of the song suggest that someone (possibly a loved one) is trying to reassure the singer that they are safe and that they should come along and return home.

Overall, "Drizzle" is a poignant and emotional piece that speaks about loneliness, fear, and uncertainty. Its haunting melody and evocative lyrics make it a powerful expression of introspection and vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

Is everybody gone now
Are all the people gone, leaving us alone?

I think we better go now
It's time for us to leave this place and move on.

Frightening the children
Scaring the young ones, causing them to be afraid.

That's the way it goes
That's just the normal, expected outcome of things.

I come undone
I fall apart, losing control of myself.

It's the only way that I've ever known
Losing control is something that happens to me often, and it's the only way I know how to react.

I turn and run
I flee the situation, wanting to escape.

You shouldn't oughta do that
It's not right for you to act in this way.

Frightening the children
Scaring the young ones, causing them to be afraid.

Holding on to your neck
Desperately clinging to someone for protection.

Is this still what you want
Do you still desire this situation or want to leave?