He has starred in numerous theatre productions. These include having created the role of Fabrizio in the original Seattle cast of The Light in the Piazza but his work on Rescue Me prevented him from realizing the role on Broadway, as he has been quoted, "That was the most heartbreaking thing that I've ever experienced professionally."
He played the role of Sheriff Joe Sutter in the musical The Spitfire Grill in which he introduced the song "Forest For the Trees." He then scored the lead role of Chris in the 1998 American tour of Miss Saigon. In 2002, he appeared in the New York production of A Man of No Importance in the role of Robbie Faye. He appeared at the Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundation's concert of The Secret Garden as Archibald Craven, alongside Michael Arden, Jaclyn Nedenthal, Will Chase, Max von Essen, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Laura Benanti, whom he later married.[citation needed]
In 2009, the record label PS Classics announced it would release his first album, Somethin' Like Love. A jazz album produced by Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli, it will be released in April. He launched his official website in February 2009 and starred in the Broadway play reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute.[citation needed]
He is married to Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti.
Wondering
Steven Pasquale Lyrics
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A sudden wind, a gentle knock, and then a rustle in the leaves.
You hold your breath, you check the lock.
You reassure yourself there′s nothing at the window.
But you're wondering.
You′re wondering.
You're wondering what that was.
Nothing's gonna happen.
You turn a key, you flip a switch.
You settle back into the blissful unfamiliar.
You close you′re eyes, but there's an itch.
A little hurt your heart retrieves.
But you ignore the tiny twitch.
Pretend the feeling will be gone before morning.
But you′re wondering.
You're wondering.
You′re wondering where you are.
Nothing's gonna happen.
Nothing′s gonna happen.
But wouldn't it be fine to share the weather in her eyes, her hair.
Her footsteps as she climbs the stair.
The shadow in her light.
But everything you know is true, and everything you want to do, and everything that makes you you, collides against the night.
And nothing's black and white.
But you′re wondering.
You′re wondering.
You're wondering what′s to do.
You're wondering.
You′re wondering.
You're wondering if it′s true.
Nothing's gonna happen.
Nothing has to happen.
In Steven Pasquale's song "Wondering," the lyrics tell the story of an individual who experiences a sudden emotional pull towards someone. The opening lines paint the picture of a person who is reminded of a memory they may have thought they had forgotten or buried. The use of words such as "twinge," "shock," and "whisper" evoke a sense of fleeting emotions that can arise in our bodies and minds at any moment. As the song progresses, the singer tries to convince themselves that there is nothing to worry about - that they're safe and that this feeling will pass. But they can't shake it.
The idea of security and safety is presented in the lyrics when the singer "checks the lock" and "turns the key." The repetition of the phrase "Nothing's gonna happen" serves as a kind of mantra to reassure themselves that they're safe. However, the lyrics take a turn when the singer acknowledges that they would like to share experiences with the person they're thinking of. The lyrics paint a picture of someone climbing stairs with a shadow in their light - this could represent the idea that there is something holding them back from fully expressing themselves. The singer is aware that the things they know to be true collide with what they want to do, and this makes them question everything. The song ends with the repetition of "nothing has to happen," implying that the singer is content to wonder and fantasize about what could be instead of taking action.
Overall, Steven Pasquale's "Wondering" is a song about the power of fleeting emotions and the conflict that can arise within ourselves when we experience them. It's a reminder that sometimes it's okay to wonder and let our minds wander, even if we might not get the answers we're looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
A little twinge, a little shock, a little whisper at the bottom of your memory.
You suddenly remember something that gives you a small feeling of surprise, a sudden jolt, and a faint voice echoes in your memory.
A sudden wind, a gentle knock, and then a rustle in the leaves.
You hear the sound of a breeze, a soft tap at the door, and then the noise of some leaves moving around.
You hold your breath, you check the lock.
You pause and hold your breath to make sure there's nothing suspicious, and then verify that the lock on the door is secure.
You reassure yourself there′s nothing at the window.
You tell yourself that there's no reason to worry about the window.
But you're wondering.
Despite telling yourself not to worry, you can't help but feel curious about what's going on.
You′re wondering.
You're still thinking about what's happening.
You're wondering what that was.
You're curious about the cause of the sound you heard.
Nothing's gonna happen.
You conclude that there's no reason for anything to happen.
Nothing′s gonna happen.
You remind yourself that there's no need to worry about anything.
You turn a key, you flip a switch.
You take action to turn on the light and make sure everything is under control.
You settle back into the blissful unfamiliar.
You try to relax and forget about what just happened.
You close you′re eyes, but there's an itch.
You shut your eyes and try to sleep, but something is bothering you.
A little hurt your heart retrieves.
You feel a twinge in your chest.
But you ignore the tiny twitch.
You try to ignore the discomfort and move on.
Pretend the feeling will be gone before morning.
You convince yourself that the feeling will pass and be gone by tomorrow.
You′re wondering where you are.
You start to question your current situation.
But wouldn't it be fine to share the weather in her eyes, her hair.
You imagine that it would be lovely to share an experience with someone special.
Her footsteps as she climbs the stair.
You picture the sound of her footsteps as she ascends a staircase.
The shadow in her light.
You think of the shadow cast by her form in a certain kind of light.
But everything you know is true, and everything you want to do, and everything that makes you you, collides against the night.
Your beliefs, desires, and sense of self are unwavering, but they are currently experiencing collisions.
And nothing's black and white.
You acknowledge the complexity of your situation.
You′re wondering what′s to do.
You're wondering what to do in your current situation.
You're wondering.
You're still unsure about what's happening.
You′re wondering if it′s true.
You're questioning the accuracy of something that was said or done.
Nothing's gonna happen.
You clarify that there's no reason to expect anything to occur.
Nothing has to happen.
You acknowledge that there's no obligation for anything to happen.
Writer(s): Jason Robert Brown
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.