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.
If You Love Me
Steven Page Lyrics
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You must live without regret or regret will just drive you insane
It's hard to take the guilt and shame
Admitting you're the one to blame
But you don't have to play that game 'cause
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
Everything will be all right tonight
You may be full of brave illusions but the only one they're fooling is you
I don't believe in magic and I don't believe in making do
You could be a casualty
Of dreams and mediocrity
But better still - come home with me 'cause
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you love me
Everything will be all right
Tonight
You might
Be near of sight
But that's all right
With me.
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
The lyrics of "If You Love Me" by Steven Page are a powerful testament to the complexities of love and relationships. The song is all about the struggle to maintain a love that is worth fighting for even in the face of difficulty and regret. The singer is trying to convince his partner that they should stay together and work through their issues, even though it might be difficult.
The opening lines of the song are particularly poignant. The singer acknowledges that his partner might be carrying on with the relationship simply because they can't bear the thought of breaking up again. He points out that living without regret is essential, and that dwelling on past mistakes will only drive a person insane. It's hard to take responsibility for one's actions, but the singer encourages his partner to do so, stating that they don't have to play the blame game.
The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful message of hope. The singer tells his partner that if they love each other, everything will be alright tonight. It is an affirmation of their love and a reminder that they can get through any obstacle as long as they keep their love for each other at the forefront.
Overall, "If You Love Me" is a deeply emotional song that speaks to the complexities of relationships. It is a reminder that even in the face of difficulty and regret, love is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you only carry on because you can't bear breaking up again
I understand that you continue to move forward with our relationship because you fear the pain of parting ways, again.
You must live without regret or regret will just drive you insane
It's important to avoid feeling a sense of harsh disappointment or sorrow over past events as it will only generate distress in the long run.
It's hard to take the guilt and shame
It's difficult and sometimes unbearable to feel responsible for causing resentment or regret in a relationship.
Admitting you're the one to blame
Acknowledging and accepting that you have played a role in the issues between us and accepting fault is essential to growth and healing.
But you don't have to play that game 'cause
You don't have to maintain that negative spiral because there are other alternatives that we can explore.
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you truly support me, believe and validate my feelings, our present and future will proceed without hindrance.
You may be full of brave illusions but the only one they're fooling is you
It's possible that you are harboring unrealistic thoughts or ideas in our relationship which are false, offering only self-deception and not any genuine progress.
I don't believe in magic and I don't believe in making do
My outlook about the prospects available for repairing the difficulties in our relationship is not fanciful, nor an acceptance of less-than excellence.
You could be a casualty
Of dreams and mediocrity
If you don't do your part in this relationship and are pessimistic, it could lead to procrastination and uninteresting thoughts.
But better still - come home with me 'cause
On the other hand, it could be more prudent if we both work on things together as a team and leave the problems of the past outside the door.
Tonight
You might
Be near of sight
But that's all right
With me.
This evening, you might not have a clear view of how our relationship will play out, but I'm okay with that and respecting your doubts and worries.
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you love me, we both can work on our relationship to fix it and will be able to enjoy a positive future without any fears or doubts.
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you truly believe in me, everything will work for us this great evening!
If you love me
Everything will be all right tonight
If you truly love and support me, it will be a good night for our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN LONG, RICHARD JAMES PAGE
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