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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Epilogue
Steve Wynn Lyrics
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Oh no. Baby can I follow you down the hall?
In the wee hours, they don't want to know your name
Oh now. Baby what's your favorite game, can I play?
In the old days, did you have a killer line?
Oh yeah. I bet you really spoke your mind smooth and slow
It doesn't matter now
Don't want to hear a thing
No way. No how.
Unbending
Unending
Unlikely
Unsightly
Degraded and hated
Until the final bell
When the dawn breaks, where you gonna lay your head?
Oh yeah. Would you like to go to bed all alone?
When the news leaks are you gonna show your face?
Oh yeah. Are you gonna show disgrace to yourself?
When the film ends, will you let the credits roll?
Oh no. will you find a pot of gold by your head
When your good friend has a sudden change of plans
Oh yeah, when the money changes hands what will you do?
The lyrics of Steve Wynn's song Epilogue are cryptic and enigmatic, evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue. The song seems to describe a secret room, where people gather in the wee hours of the night to engage in mysterious activities. The singer of the song is intrigued by this secret world and asks to follow someone down the hall to see what's happening. The lyrics also suggest that in the old days, this secret world was more refined and sophisticated, with people who had "killer lines" that they spoke "smooth and slow."
The chorus of the song delivers a clear message: "Don't talk again. It doesn't matter now. Don't want to hear a thing. No way. No how." This seems to be the mantra of the secret world in the corner room, where people are unbending, unending, unlikely, and unsightly. The final line of the chorus suggests that the people in this corner room are degraded and hated, and that they will meet their downfall when the "final bell" tolls.
In the remaining verses, Steve Wynn continues to paint a picture of this secret world, asking questions about what will happen when the dawn breaks, when the film ends, and when a good friend has a sudden change of plans. The lyrics of Epilogue are open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest that this secret world is dangerous and unsustainable, and that those who participate in it will ultimately meet their downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
In the corner room they do what they wanna do
People in the corner room are free to do whatever they want
Oh no. Baby can I follow you down the hall?
May I accompany you down the hallway?
In the wee hours, they don't want to know your name
They are not interested in knowing who you are during the late night hours
Oh now. Baby what's your favorite game, can I play?
May I join you in playing your favorite game?
In the old days, did you have a killer line?
Did you have a clever come-on in the past?
Oh yeah. I bet you really spoke your mind smooth and slow
You must have had a suave and unhurried speech
Don't talk again
Please don't say anything more
It doesn’t matter now
It is of no importance at this moment
Don't want to hear a thing
I have no desire to listen
No way. No how.
Absolutely not in any circumstance
Unbending
Being rigid and inflexible
Unending
Seemingly infinite and unceasing
Unlikely
Not probable or doubtful
Unsightly
Visually unpleasant and unattractive
Degraded and hated
Subjected to humiliation and revulsion
Until the final bell
Until the end or conclusion
When the dawn breaks, where you gonna lay your head?
Where do you plan to sleep when the morning comes?
Oh yeah. Would you like to go to bed all alone?
Do you prefer to sleep by yourself?
When the news leaks are you gonna show your face?
Will you reveal yourself when information is disclosed?
Oh yeah. Are you gonna show disgrace to yourself?
Will you bring shame to yourself?
When the film ends, will you let the credits roll?
Will you allow the credits to finish after the movie?
Oh no. will you find a pot of gold by your head
Will you discover great wealth beside you?
When your good friend has a sudden change of plans
When your friend abruptly alters their plans
Oh yeah, when the money changes hands what will you do?
What action will you take when the financial situation shifts?
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.