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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Out of This World
Steve Wynn Lyrics
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You, so metronomic
You do something to me
You know how to play me
You can't help but slay me
You do something to me
You take me out of this world
Oh, so high above this world
You do something to me
You have elevated
You, what God created
You do something to me
You are levitation
You are my sensation
You do something to me (ch)
The lyrics to Steve Wynn's song "Out Of This World" focus on the idea of being enamored with someone who has a powerful effect on the singer. The opening two lines depict the person as both "hypnotic" and "metronomic," suggesting that they have a rhythmic quality that captures the singer's attention. The repetition of "You do something to me" further emphasizes this idea, as if the singer cannot quite put their finger on what it is about this person that is so captivating.
As the song progresses, the singer highlights the impact that this individual has had on them. The line "You know how to play me" suggests that this person understands the singer on a deep level, and the phrase "You can't help but slay me" implies that the attraction is intense and overpowering. Finally, the chorus repeats the idea that this person takes the singer "out of this world" and that they have achieved a level of "elevation" through their connection.
Overall, the lyrics to "Out Of This World" explore the idea that there are some people who have a profound effect on us, lifting us up and inspiring us. The use of lyrical devices like repetition and strong imagery creates a sense of urgency and intensity, emphasizing the powerful emotions at play in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You, are so hypnotic
You have an irresistible charm and I am drawn towards you
You, so metronomic
You are consistently rhythmic and soothing like a metronome
You do something to me
You have a mysterious power over me that I cannot explain
You know how to play me
You understand me so well that you can control my actions
You can't help but slay me
You have the ability to overwhelm me with your charm
You have elevated
You have lifted me to new heights
You, what God created
You are so perfect and sublime that you seem like a creation of God
You are levitation
You lift me and make me feel weightless and free like levitation
You are my sensation
You stimulate my senses and give me intense pleasure
You take me out of this world
You transport me to a different plane and make me forget everything else
Oh, so high above this world
You take me to a place that is far above the mundane reality we inhabit
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.