In 2005, he released a solo album that involved collaborating with Lilac Time member and original Duran Duran singer Stephen "Tintin" Duffy under that name. In 2008, he also notably performed a concert of cover songs with "The Art of Time Ensemble" in Toronto. A studio album featuring the songs performed live with the ensemble came out in 2010. As well, Page wrote music for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in the summer of 2009. Page has perhaps gotten the most attention under his own name for his solo album 'Page One', a 2010 release that earned acclaim from several music critics.
In 2012, he released an EP called A Different Sort of Solitude. In 2016, he released his first full length studio album since 2010, Heal Thyself, Part I: Instinct. He followed it in 2018 with a sequel-of-sorts, Discipline: Heal Thyself, Pt II. In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, he released a single called Isolation, and has been doing weekly "Live From Home" concerts streaming from his basement.
I Can See My House from Here
Steven Page Lyrics
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to tell me everything'll be all right, he said,
"Thank you for rolling the stone,
but you're gonna have to go it alone."
His halo light up the room
Blazes fire from white to blue
He said, "Can't keep the damn thing aglow,
even if it's only for show."
(Hallelujah) From hello goodbye
(Here I stand) To Helen Wheels
(Hare Krishna) Sing Hosannah
(Oh my Lord) So that's the deal
I feel like I've been here before
You know what happens when God closes a door
You think mortality's hell
He's boarded up the windows as well
I'm done with raising the dead
I'd rather tour with them instead
I waited too long for my wish
Jesus Christ, I'd settle for fish
(Hallelujah) Mother Mary
(Here I stand) You had me
(Hare Krishna) And no religion
(Oh my Lord) So let it be
Turn your blood back into wine
And then forget you were once divine
And if you can't, you know it's a lie,
Goodbye my Lord,
Goodbye,
My Lord
Mmm, my Lord
I really wanna trade this perfect life in the sky
To make a mess of things and not know why
Camels, needles, haystacks, and stuff
Come on, don't you think we've all heard enough
We've needed someone like you
Self-satisfied but also easily bruised
Hey, have you heard the good news?
We're gonna make you king of the Jews
(Hallelujah) The dream is over
(Here I stand) So I me mine
(Hare Krishna) Won't be the same now
(Oh my Lord) End of the line
(Hallelujah) I'm sick of holding your hand
(Here I stand) See that single sign of prints in the sand
(Hare Krishna) I just assumed that you'd know
(Oh my Lord) You've always had to go it alone
We're on our way home
Goin' home
(Steven came to me last night)
"I Can See My House From Here" by Steven Page is a song of someone who is questioning their faith and their religious beliefs. The song starts with Jesus coming to the singer in a dream to assure him that "everything'll be all right;" However, he does not explain why everything will be all right. Instead, he tells the singer that he needs to "go it alone," suggesting that he needs to take responsibility for his actions without relying on divine intervention. The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer feels lost and uncertain about what he wants in life. He admits that he feels like he has been here before, which implies that he is stuck in a cycle of indecisiveness and uncertainty.
The singer's skepticism towards religion is highlighted in the song. For instance, he says that he is done with raising the dead, and he would rather tour with them instead, suggesting that he believes in the impermanence of life. He also admits that he did not wait too long for his wish, and Jesus Christ, he would even settle for fish. This could be interpreted as his desire for something and his frustration at never getting what he wants. In the end, the singer asks Jesus to turn his blood back into wine and forget that he was once divine, which suggests that he wishes to live a normal life away from divine intervention.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus came to me last night
Steven had an experience of seeing Jesus in his dream
to tell me everything'll be all right, he said,
In his dream, Jesus gave Steven a reason to believe that everything will be alright and took away his worries
"Thank you for rolling the stone,
Jesus appreciates Steven's efforts for removing blockages and hindrances in his life and helping him to move ahead
but you're gonna have to go it alone."
Despite helping him, Jesus made it clear to Steven that he has to struggle and fight his own battles in life
His halo light up the room
Steven felt a sense of enlightenment as he felt the divine presence of Jesus in his dream
Blazes fire from white to blue
There was a change in the atmosphere and a sense of divine power in the dream
He said, "Can't keep the damn thing aglow,
Jesus seems to have lost his light and power, which he has been trying to keep alive
even if it's only for show."
Jesus is implying that even if he is able to hold on to his light, it would not serve any real purpose
(Hallelujah) From hello goodbye
Acknowledging the different ways in which people express their faith and spirituality
(Here I stand) To Helen Wheels
Stating the diverse experiences one goes through in life on their path of spirituality
(Hare Krishna) Sing Hosannah
A reference to various religious chants that invoke divine power
(Oh my Lord) So that's the deal
With this, Steven hints that spirituality and faith are a matter of personal choice, and that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach
I feel like I've been here before
Steven is having a sense of déjà vu in his dream
You know what happens when God closes a door
Steven is implying that God's will can be hard to understand and accept, especially when things do not go as planned
You think mortality's hell
A reference to the hardships and struggles that people face in life
He's boarded up the windows as well
Steven is feeling trapped and unsupported in his life
I'm done with raising the dead
Steven is frustrated with trying to solve problems that seem unsolvable
I'd rather tour with them instead
Steven is ready to accept life as it is, rather than trying to change things and is looking for a new perspective to approach his problems
I waited too long for my wish
Steven has been waiting for a long time to achieve his goals and desires
Jesus Christ, I'd settle for fish
Steven is jokingly suggesting that he would be happy to have something as simple as fish to fulfil his needs
(Hallelujah) Mother Mary
Acknowledging the different ways in which people approach spirituality
(Here I stand) You had me
Steven is acknowledging the role of influential people in his life
(Hare Krishna) And no religion
Steven is implying that people should be free in their choice of faith and spirituality
(Oh my Lord) So let it be
Reiterating the importance of personal choice and decision-making, regarding spirituality and faith
Turn your blood back into wine
Steven is referring to the idea of reversing the wounds of the past and healing oneself
And then forget you were once divine
Steven is implying that one should move on from the past, to make peace with oneself and others around them
And if you can't, you know it's a lie,
Steven is suggesting that one should not hold on to lies, and instead face the truth, even if it is harsh
Goodbye my Lord,
Steven is bidding farewell to his dream, his idea of spirituality and faith
Goodbye,
A final goodbye to the idea of religion and structured spirituality
My Lord
A last reference to the divine, acknowledging that the idea of a higher power still exists in one's life
I really wanna trade this perfect life in the sky
Steven is feeling disillusioned with his idea of an idyllic, perfect life
To make a mess of things and not know why
Steven is expressing a desire to experience the ups and downs of life, without trying to understand why they happen
Camels, needles, haystacks, and stuff
This phrase is reminiscent of biblical references to the difficulty of overcoming life's challenges
Come on, don't you think we've all heard enough
Steven is tired of the same old platitudes about life's hardships and struggles
We've needed someone like you
Steven is expressing a need for a role model to guide him through life
Self-satisfied but also easily bruised
Steven realizes that such a role model may not exist and describes the emotional vulnerabilities of those who lead an egotistical life
Hey, have you heard the good news?
This phrase is a sarcastic reference to the typical language associated with religious messaging
We're gonna make you king of the Jews
As a continuation of the sarcasm in the previous line, Steven is suggesting that we do not need a king or a leader to find meaning in life
(Hallelujah) The dream is over
Steven is realizing that his dream of perfection and idyllic life is over
(Here I stand) So I me mine
He is accepting the reality that he is left with himself and his own experience, which he has to accept and navigate through
(Hare Krishna) Won't be the same now
Steven is acknowledging the change in his perspective and attitude, which he knows cannot be the same as before
(Oh my Lord) End of the line
This is a realization that everything comes to an end, even one's beliefs, perspectives, and attitudes
(Hallelujah) I'm sick of holding your hand
Steven is frustrated with the idea of being dependent on someone for guidance
(Here I stand) See that single sign of prints in the sand
He is looking at the evidence of going through life, facing challenges, and coming out on the other side
(Hare Krishna) I just assumed that you'd know
Steven is realizing that his assumptions about spirituality and religion were misplaced, and he has to start anew
(Oh my Lord) You've always had to go it alone
This is a revelation that one's journey in life is ultimately their own, and they have to walk that path alone
We're on our way home
This can be interpreted as the end of the song, and a reminder that we are all on our way home, spiritually and otherwise
Goin' home
A final message of hope, that we are always headed towards where we belong
Contributed by Alaina M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.