Combine the edginess of Pink, the soulful power of Adele, and … Read Full Bio ↴THE VOICE
Combine the edginess of Pink, the soulful power of Adele, and the magical tone of Sarah Mclaughlin, and you would have the START of describing Susan Calloway…
Every great artist has something that sets them apart from the crowd. For Susan, it has always been her undeniable voice.
HOW IT STARTED
Susan began studying classical piano at age 5, followed by classical voice at age 12, much earlier than most teachers would agree to take on a young singer. She was chosen as the lead in the Broadway musical " Annie" at age 9 but could not join the cast due to family complications. Her mother was in a bad car accident when Susan was very young and was in and out of the hospital most of her childhood. Despite all of the family challenges, Susan began writing and performing her own songs at school, church, and other local events. After graduating College with honors, she went on the road as the lead singer and main songwriter for popular mid-west band, Red C, of whom she was a founding member. After many road miles, music awards, and CD's sold, Susan left the band to focus her career as a solo artist. During this time, she also stumbled into a successful career as a session singer, which helped pay the bills for recording and developing her music. It was at one of these sessions that she met her current creative partner, Grammy award winning producer, Gerard Smerek, known for his impressive arsenal of legendary clients ( Aretha Franklin, R Kelly, Kid Rock, Natalie Merchant, Bob Seger, and Diana Ross, to name a few ) It wasn't until meeting Smerek that Susan really stepped into her own as a focused solo artist with a sound, style, and presence to be reckoned with. In 2010, The title song of her first solo EP produced by Smerek, “Chasin The Sun” climbed to #37 on National R&R Charts, and continues to spin on Top 40, Hot AC, and Pandora radio. "Don't Fall in Love, from the same EP, was nominated for a Hollywood Music & Media Award for best Pop song. Over the past few years, a number of her songs have been placed on hit TV shows like “Dawson’s Creek,” “Summerland” and “One Tree Hill.”
FINAL FANTASY
Most recently, Susan's voice caught the attention of Grammy award winning conductor Arnie Roth, and Renown Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu. Strongly believing her vocals would compliment the music from the multi million dollar video game franchise, Final Fantasy, she was asked to sing on Distant World I: Music From Final Fantasy, where she performed “Memoro De La Stona”, and again on Distant Worlds II : Music From Final Fantasy performing, “Melodies of Life” and the very popular, “Suteki Da Ne.”
As her popularity with the gaming community grew, Nobuo himself requested that Susan sing his new theme song for Final Fantasy XIV, “Answers”, which was just released in 2013. Now a familiar and celebrated addition to the music of Final Fantasy, Susan joins many of the live concerts on the Distant Worlds: Final Fantasy World Tour as the featured artist, performing sold out shows in Japan, London, Paris, Munich, Montreal, New York, LA, and many other US cities.
WHAT'S NEXT ?
Susan is currently in the studio with Smerek once again working on new songs & a new music video to be released this year. She will continue to join the Final Fantasy world tour for dates in 2014 as well as be booking some solo performances in both the US and the UK.
As Susan's music continues to win her devoted fans thru out the world, she is also known for her active social media presence on Facebook, twitter, Tumblr, and Google Plus, sharing blogs, photos and posts with fans . . and soon to be added, Google hangout concerts. With over one million website visits and thousands of followers, Susan still takes time to answer every tweet, message, or post personally.
"These are the people who let me do this for my job. I can't do this without them. We get to choose what we will do with out lives and talents. I want to make a positive difference with my music. I know how hard life can be. Music has always been a place where I could make sense of it all and figure things out - music affects and reflects some of the deepest parts of our soul. So many people are looking for something deeper, for answers, for solace. I want to take my fans on this journey with me - and I want them to know they are not alone. "
Don't Fall In Love
Susan Calloway Lyrics
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Today I say yes, tomorrow I might say no
Cuz Love only stays, till it gets in the way
And the question between us
Do you think I'm the girl who could be enough cuz I
Got the rest of the night to think of
So shut up and kiss me, but don't fall in love
I think you're all right, for now that is all you get
Surrender or fight, tug a war inside my head
Cuz love only stays, till it gets in the way
And the question between us
Are you the boy who could be enough cuz I
Got the rest of the night to think of
So shut up and kiss me, but don't fall in love
And I can't keep on fighting this
No I can't lay down & just take it
And I don't know just what it is about you
That I just can't quit, don't know what it is
You can hold my hand, if you promise don't let go
Before I say yes, there is something you should know
I want you to stay, do you think that's ok
And the question between us
Do you think I'm the girl who could be enough cuz I
Got the rest of my life to think of
So shut up and kiss me, but don't fall in love
Don't fall in love, no Don't fall in love
I think I'm in Love
The song "Don't Fall In Love" by Susan Calloway tells a story about a woman who is cautious about love. She emphasizes the transience of love and warns her lover not to fall in love with her. She has a tug of war inside her head as she can't keep on fighting this feeling but she doesn't want love to get in the way. The lyrics suggest that love is something that only stays until it gets in the way, implying that it is a fleeting emotion that can cause more harm than good. The woman questions whether she and her lover are right for each other and asks if they could be enough for each other.
The woman also talks about surrender or fight, meaning that she isn't sure whether she should let love consume her or fight it. She seems to be unsure if her lover is the one for her, and while wanting him to kiss her, she wants to ensure he doesn't fall in love. The song's chorus highlights her reluctance to fall in love and the impossibility of predicting what the future may hold. The lyrics and the melody create a sense of longing, caution, and uncertainty, emulating the woman's conflict with herself.
Line by Line Meaning
You can hold my hand, if you promise to let go
I'm willing to let you be close to me, but only if you won't get too attached
Today I say yes, tomorrow I might say no
My feelings are unpredictable and subject to change
Cuz love only stays, till it gets in the way
Love is temporary and often causes problems
And the question between us
A point of disagreement or uncertainty that needs to be addressed
Do you think I'm the girl who could be enough cuz I
Are you satisfied with who I am and what I can offer you?
Got the rest of the night to think of
I need time to reflect and decide what I want
So shut up and kiss me, but don't fall in love
I'm drawn to you physically, but I don't want to commit to anything serious
I think you're all right, for now that is all you get
I'm interested in you, but only on a temporary basis
Surrender or fight, tug a war inside my head
I'm conflicted about my feelings and unsure if I want to pursue this
And the question between us
The unresolved issue that stands between us
Are you the boy who could be enough cuz I
Do you have what it takes to make me happy and satisfy me?
Got the rest of the night to think of
I need more time to decide if this is what I really want
So shut up and kiss me, but don't fall in love
I'm attracted to you, but I don't want anything too serious or permanent
And I can't keep on fighting this
I'm tired of struggling with my emotions and trying to resist my feelings for you
No I can't lay down & just take it
I can't simply give in to my desires and risk getting hurt
And I don't know just what it is about you
I'm not sure why I'm so drawn to you
That I just can't quit, don't know what it is
I can't seem to shake my feelings for you, despite my reservations
Before I say yes, there is something you should know
I want to be honest with you before I make any commitments
I want you to stay, do you think that's ok
I want you to be a part of my life, but I'm not sure if that's something you want too
And the question between us
The unresolved issue that stands between us
Do you think I'm the girl who could be enough cuz I
Can I meet your needs and be the partner you're looking for?
Got the rest of my life to think of
This is a big decision and I don't want to rush into anything
So shut up and kiss me, but don't fall in love
I'm willing to take a chance and be with you, but I don't want our relationship to become too serious
Don't fall in love, no Don't fall in love
I'm warning you not to get too attached or develop serious feelings for me
I think I'm in Love
Despite my reservations, I believe I may be falling in love with you
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Susan Calloway
Hi Tracy thanks for the commments . .so glad you like the tune .. I have TONS of new material. I will be releasing a record this spring so stay tuned!! Look forward to seeing you tonight at the show !
lennasuzaka
I am very fond of your work. Though you seem to have a similar style to Michelle Branch when it comes to acoustic (I love her as well), I definitely admire your talent. You are a great pianist and you are just one role model I have whenever I focus on improving my skills as a pianist. Keep it up!
vinh loi
Susan, Merci pour ce merveilleux moment musical !
Dustin Stephenson
Such a wonderful song, really says a lot. I first heard you sing a tthe Distant Worlds concert in Chicago last December. Have been a fan ever since. You really are an amazing musician and writer. Enjoy rhe ride!!
FERRARIICE
Im adding this to my wedding song list because it is so beautiful. Thank you so much. Youre so talented. :) x
Susan Calloway
thank you so much! I am so honored for that :) Congratulations! Wish you guys all the best :)
Rene Lariviere
"Avoid falling in love. When we say falling in love, we are talking about creating a fantasy with another. Romantic love, fantasy, is the epitome of the personal mind's self-indulgence. In an attempt to validate itself and to justify its existence, it seeks union with another for this purpose. It cannot join with another; it can only use another to validate itself. This is the basis for romantic love. What you must find instead is recognition and the ability to participate with another. A beautiful face, a lovely set of eyes, a wonderful image, a charming or exotic personality, anything that attracts you and mesmerizes you, anything that holds your attention against your will, anything that keeps your mind fixated on its own ideas and prevents it from gaining access to Knowledge--these things represent a romantic approach to relationships, and these you must avoid."
Ross stewart
omg phenominal on piano, amazing on guitar, voice of an angel.. and your the voice of Final Fantasy if their was a god he definitively made some effort with you!
Tu mama en tanga
I really love your voice and the guitar sound :) excellent mix... keep like this!!! :) Nice to get your invitation :)
mat2112v
..." for now , that's all you get . " I'll take it ! One day I will be able to say, " I knew her back when she posted her 2nd video on youtube ! " Singer , songwriter...extraordinaire ! From across the great divide, In the distance I saw a light Of Jean Baptiste's he's walking to me with the Maker My body my body is bent and broken by long and dangerous sleep I can't work the fields of Abraham and turn my head away I'm not a stranger in the hands of the Maker keep em coming Sue....thanks