In the case of Matthew Ryan and Neilson Hubbard, this would seem a particularly difficult event. Each had already carved out a niche for himself, each was well-known and highly-praised by the critics. Steve Earle had referred to Ryan as, “one of the best songwriters I’ve seen come to Nashville,” and No Depression had claimed Hubbard’s music was, “a realm where melody, hooks and harmonies converge in a spirit of yearning and state of grace.” In addition, they come from opposite ends of the spectrum. Hubbard constructs songs like glimmering white birds – emotionally open, light and jubilant. Ryan’s songs are storm crows – heavy, world-weary and wise. Where Ryan loves The Clash and Leonard Cohen, Hubbard loves Bjork and Sinatra.
The songs on their debut are arresting. It is a sound that is sophisticated and pretty and smart. It is clean and simple. The purest example of this being “Cars & History” in which, over an acoustic guitar and hovercraft groove worthy of a Wes Anderson film, Ryan sings.
Another way to picture their differences: if they were filmmakers, Hubbard would be Truffaut and Ryan would be Scorsese.
It’s two polar artists blending into a single cohesive vision. It’s a classic rock and roll move to challenge one’s expectations from music. Tireless, hopeful, ambitious and hungry…
...It’s The Strays Don’t Sleep
You Belong To Me
Strays Don't Sleep Lyrics
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See the pyramids along the Nile
Just remember darling all the while
You belong to me
See the marketplace in old algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember when a dream appears
I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too
And blue
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember till you're home again
You belong to me
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember till you're home again
You belong to me
The song "You Belong To Me" by Strays Don’t Sleep has deep, introspective lyrics that convey a sense of longing and yearning for a loved one who is far away. The lyrics speak of the various beautiful and exotic places the singer wishes he could go to with his beloved – watching the sunrise on a tropic isle, seeing the pyramids along the Nile, visiting the marketplace in old Algiers, flying over the ocean in a silver plane and seeing the wet jungle. The singer asks his lover to remember that even though they may be far apart, she still belongs to him.
The message of the song is not just about missing someone but also about possessiveness and the need to feel loved and wanted. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness as the singer expresses his desire to be by his lover's side and share the world's beauty with her. The song's soft melodies and soothing vocals create a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere, making it a perfect song to listen to when feeling lonely or pining for someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Even though we're physically apart, I want you to experience beautiful things and moments and share them with me in spirit
See the pyramids along the Nile
I want you to travel and see the world, experience its wonders and share it with me
Just remember darling all the while
Remember that no matter where you are, you are still mine and I am still yours
You belong to me
You are important to me and I want you to know that you have a place in my heart and in my life no matter what happens
See the marketplace in old algiers
I want you to immerse yourself in the culture and history of different places, share it with me through pictures and mementos
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Through these things, I want to experience the world with you even if we are physically apart
Just remember when a dream appears
When you dream of good things, remember that it belongs to both of us and that you are never alone
I'll be so alone without you
I want you to know your importance in my life and how lost I would feel without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too
I hope you feel the same way about me and that even when apart, we still feel a strong emotional connection
And blue
Feeling sad and unhappy without you
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
I want you to embark on your journey and fly high, experience life, and share it with me no matter how dangerous or far you go
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
I want you to see the beauty in everything, even in the midst of hardship or obstacles, and share it with me
Just remember till you're home again
Remember that I am always thinking of you and that you have a home with me, wherever my heart is
You belong to me
You are loved and cared for, and I can't help but feel an unbreakable bond with you
Contributed by Adeline L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.