Aleza, on the other hand, was not in the music scene yet at that time. She lived in Montreal and moved to Toronto where she became friends with James. James found talent in Aleza so he invited her to sing in one of his solo albums. They instantly clicked. Aleza ended up touring with James’ band, and the rest is history.
The other half of Sunshine State is composed of: Marc Rogers - one of Canada’s top bassists (Susan Tedeschi, Philosopher Kings) who brings a low end warmth to the album with his acoustic bass, David Gouveia and Daniel Stone – on percussions, adding a funky Latin flavor to the tracks, and Davide Direnzo who guest sessions as a drummer.
The band is yet at an early age but they have managed to break into the music scene at such an alarming pace. Having released a three song EP, Sunshine State secured a national Canadian tour opening up for The Philosopher Kings, and subsequently sold over 3000 CDs off the stage alone. Notable local DJ/tastemaker John Kong fell in love with the crowd favorite "Day Job" which led to the international release of several remixes on his Do Right label in January 2007. This 12 inch release, which included remixes from Toronto producer & DJ’s Alistair Johnson & Circle Research, managed to sell out immediately in Japan & Canada, and won new fans in the UK.
Sunshine State’s self-titled debut CD was finally released on May 2007 under James’ own label, Umi Entertainment. The record instantly received rave reviews in both mainstream and underground press resulting in the nationwide release of "Day Job" on the highly acclaimed 2007 Honey Jam Compilation (Universal) as well as being featured on the underground compilation "Required Listening" also on Do Right Music. "Dayjob" is also the theme song for the radio & TV ads for the Greys Anatomy spinoff "Private Practice." The album is set to be released in Japan this February.
The band recently visited the sun-shiny city of Los Angeles and performed in several venues. As with all great music, the band instantly gathered a following. The crowds can’t help but fall in love with the band’s enigmatically engaging performances. One fan, one venue, one city at a time, Sunshine State is bent on dominating the music scene with their sun-shiny happy songs.
One night stand
Sunshine State Lyrics
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I try to get along the best that I can
Try to get along but can't understand
What happened.
And his baggage I bring
When I step in the ring's
too heavy to think that new love won't sting
but I miss the tenderness
the intimacy of love's sweet caress
I do pretend that I couldn't care less
Not in a hurry to start a new mess
I saw you in the bar
Old friend I'd forgotten about
High-school crush that left me in doubt
Now we're kissing
hey and I didn't get your number
but I still wear your smile on my face
Yeah well I didn't get your number
But I still wear your smile on my face
I still have a lot to do
And getting my life back feels really good
You opened my world up
One night in may
But still I just couldn't ask you to stay
I guess it wouldn't be a one night stand
If I saw you again if I saw you again
Saw you again
If I saw you again
If I saw you
but I miss the tenderness
the intimacy of love's sweet caress
I do pretend that I couldn't care less
Not in a hurry to start a new mess
I saw you in the bar
Old friend I'd forgotten about
Highschool crush that left me in doubt
Now we're kissing
hey and I didn't get your number
but I still wear your smile on my face
Yeah well I didn't get your number
But I still wear your smile on my face yeah
Sunlight in the window
Last nights jeans are on the floor
I don't really know you
And I'm feeling insecure
There's no time for coffee
I'm already running late
Pick my keys up from the table
Make an innocent escape
So call me
Or maybe I'll call you
But I didn't get your number
And I still wear your smile on my face
Yeah well I didn't get your number
But I still wear your smile on my face
yeah well I didn't get your number
but I still wear your smile on my face
well I didn't get your number
But I still wear your smile on my face yeah
The lyrics of "One Night Stand" by Sunshine State tell the story of a woman who has just left a long-term, unsuccessful relationship and gets involved in a casual one-night stand with an old high school crush. The woman is still carrying the baggage from her last relationship and has no desire to start a new one. She misses the tenderness and intimacy of a loving relationship but still does not want to jump into a new mess. She is feeling insecure and does not know much about the person she spent the night with. She did not get his number, but she still wears his smile on her face.
The song talks about how sometimes people use casual relationships as a way to escape the pain from past relationships or to feel wanted and desirable. Even though she is not interested in starting anything new, she enjoyed the night and the momentary relief it brought her from her past. It is also about how sometimes people can make a meaningful connection with someone they only met briefly or in a casual setting, and how that can leave a lasting impression even if they may never see each other again.
Overall, "One Night Stand" is a reflective and mature exploration of the emotional complexities involved in casual relationships and how they can temporarily fill the void left by past relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
After four years of loving the wrong man
Despite being in a dysfunctional relationship for four years, I am trying to move on.
I try to get along the best that I can
I am trying my best to cope with the aftermath of the failed relationship.
Try to get along but can't understand
I am struggling to comprehend how the relationship went wrong.
What happened.
I cannot fully explain why the relationship failed.
And his baggage I bring
I am still trying to overcome the emotional weight of my past relationship.
When I step in the ring's
Trying to start something new is intimidating for me.
too heavy to think that new love won't sting
I am fearful that a new relationship will cause me pain.
too heavy to think about anything too heavy
I am not ready to handle any emotional stress in a new relationship.
but I miss the tenderness
I long for the affection and warmth of a loving relationship.
the intimacy of love's sweet caress
I miss the physical and emotional closeness that comes with a loving relationship.
I do pretend that I couldn't care less
I am trying to put on a facade of indifference to avoid getting hurt again.
Not in a hurry to start a new mess
I am not eager to rush into another relationship that may become dysfunctional.
I saw you in the bar
I randomly encountered an old friend from high school.
Old friend I'd forgotten about
I had not thought about this person in a long time.
High-school crush that left me in doubt
I was unsure if this friend had any romantic interest in me when we were in high school.
Now we're kissing
Despite any previous doubts, we are now engaging in a romantic moment.
hey and I didn't get your number
I did not have a chance to exchange contact information with this person.
but I still wear your smile on my face
I am still enjoying the memory of the encounter.
I still have a lot to do
My focus is on building back my life after the failed relationship.
And getting my life back feels really good
I am pleased with the progress I have made in moving on.
You opened my world up
This new encounter has shown me that there are better things out there for me.
One night in may
Our romantic moment happened on a single night in May.
But still I just couldn't ask you to stay
I was not yet ready to commit to starting a new relationship with this person.
I guess it wouldn't be a one night stand
If this encounter led to seeing this person again, it would no longer be a one night stand.
If I saw you again if I saw you again
The prospect of seeing this person again is something I am considering.
but I miss the tenderness
I still long for the emotional and physical affection of a relationship.
the intimacy of love's sweet caress
I still desire the closeness that comes with being in a loving relationship.
I do pretend that I couldn't care less
I am still trying to guard myself emotionally so as not to get hurt again.
Not in a hurry to start a new mess
I am still not eager to rush into a new relationship that could possibly lead to more heartache.
Sunlight in the window
The sun is shining in my room.
Last nights jeans are on the floor
My clothing from the previous night's tryst is scattered about my room.
I don't really know you
Despite our intimate moment, we are still strangers to each other.
And I'm feeling insecure
I am feeling unsure and unconfident about this new encounter.
There's no time for coffee
I am running late and do not have time to sit down for coffee with this person.
I'm already running late
I am behind schedule with my day's plans.
Pick my keys up from the table
I grab my keys from the table before leaving my room.
Make an innocent escape
I leave the room without any additional intimate contact with this person.
So call me
I am open to the possibility of further communication with this person.
Or maybe I'll call you
I am considering taking the initiative to call or text this person first.
But I didn't get your number
Despite the positive encounter, I was not able to exchange contact information with this person.
And I still wear your smile on my face
I am still enjoying the positive memory of our brief encounter.
yeah well I didn't get your number
The lack of exchange of contact information is still a small regret for me.
But I still wear your smile on my face yeah
Despite the regret, I am still happy and content with the encounter.
Contributed by Samuel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.