A multi-instrumentalist and producer, Geiger’s sheer breadth of musicality imprints a bold stamp in the lexicon of American pop with her sophomore album, The Last Fears available on iTunes everywhere now. The self-produced album establishes the re-emergence of Geiger as a singer/songwriter at the forefront of the independent American music landscape, blending traditional pop structure with accents of electronica and ballads tinged with sounds as close to home as mandolins and steel guitars.
Geiger is a versatile songwriter/producer and is a featured artist on Tiesto's forthcoming album Clublife 3 Stockholm with the single "Love and Run".
Confidence
Teddy Geiger Lyrics
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Nothing seems to be
Nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
Like you and the way that you're twisting your hair round your finger
Tonight I'm not afraid to tell you
What I feel about you
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will for you I will
forgive me if I st-stutter
From all the clutter in my head
Cause I could fall asleep in those eyes
Like a water bed
Do I seem familiar
I crossed you in hallways a thousand times
No more camouflage
I want to be exposed
And not be afraid to fall
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
And cannonball into the water
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will for you I will
Always want what you can't have
But I got to try
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will, for you I will, for you I will
if I could dim the lights in the mall
And create a mood, I would
And shout out your name so it echoes in every room
I would
that's what I'd do
That's what I'd do
To get through to you
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
And cannonball into the water
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will for you I will
Always want what you can't have
But I got to try
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will, for you I will, for you I will
The song "Confidence" by Teddy Geiger is a heartfelt proclamation of love and the desire to take a chance and put oneself out there, even if it feels vulnerable. In the opening lines, the singer is wandering the streets in a world that feels bleak and unfulfilling. However, they describe the intense longing they have for something that they cannot have, specifically a person they are attracted to. The singer admires the way this person twists their hair around their finger and decides that tonight, they will not be afraid to tell them how they feel.
The chorus is about summoning the courage to take a leap of faith and risk rejection, declaring that they will muster every ounce of confidence they have and "cannonball into the water." They acknowledge that they may stutter or stumble over their words due to nerves, but they are willing to take that risk. The singer goes on to express how easily they could fall asleep in the other person's eyes and how they now want to be exposed and not hide their feelings anymore.
Overall, the song is an emotional and honest exploration of the fear and excitement of confessing one's feelings to someone they care about. It is a reminder to be brave and go after what you want, even if it is daunting.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wandering the streets in a world underneath it all
I'm feeling lost and out of place in a world that seems to be chaotic and shallow
Nothing seems to be
I feel like everything around me lacks depth and meaning
Nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
I have an intense desire for things that are out of my reach, including you
Like you and the way that you're twisting your hair round your finger
I find you irresistible and I'm captivated by even the smallest things you do
Tonight I'm not afraid to tell you
I'm feeling brave and finally ready to confess my feelings to you
What I feel about you
I have strong romantic feelings for you and I want to express them
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
I'm going to gather all my courage and take a risk
And cannonball into the water
I'm going to make a bold move and take a plunge
Forgive me if I st-stutter
I might stutter or struggle to speak clearly due to my nervousness and emotions
From all the clutter in my head
My thoughts and feelings are jumbled and overwhelming
Cause I could fall asleep in those eyes
Your eyes are so mesmerizing that I could stare at them for hours and feel at peace
Like a water bed
Your eyes are comforting and soothing like a water bed
Do I seem familiar
We might have crossed paths before and I want to explore our potential connection
I crossed you in hallways a thousand times
I've seen you around many times and I regret not approaching you sooner
No more camouflage
I want to stop hiding my true feelings and intentions
I want to be exposed
I want to be vulnerable and let you see the real me
And not be afraid to fall
I'm willing to take a risk and potentially get hurt in order to pursue a relationship with you
Always want what you can't have
I have a tendency to desire things that are not within my reach, which includes you
But I got to try
Despite the potential disappointment or rejection, I feel compelled to pursue you
If I could dim the lights in the mall
I wish I could create a romantic atmosphere and a sense of intimacy, even in ordinary settings
And create a mood, I would
I want to set a specific tone and ambiance to enhance our potential connection
And shout out your name so it echoes in every room
I want to show the world that you're important to me and that I'm not afraid to express my affection for you
That's what I'd do
I would do whatever it takes to win your heart and pursue a future with you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY MANN, TEDDY GEIGER
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