In 2006, The Weepies big label debut Say I Am You came out on Nettwerk Records. After an initial hard-scrabble tour in their compact car as a duo, Deb Talan & Steve Tannen’s music appeared in more than a dozen TV shows, as well as several major motion pictures.
Their iTunes sales topped the folk charts in eight countries. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol nominated them for a Short List Music Prize, and Mandy Moore asked them to write with her and sing on her album. They were invited to open for the Indigo Girls and invited onto the Hotel Café Tour; they played the Oxegen Festival in Ireland, the Hurricane Festival in Germany, and T in the Park in Scotland. Their MySpace player hit 2 million plays. JCPenney and Old Navy used their tunes as the theme songs for their major holiday TV campaigns.
When The Weepies returned home in 2007, they were exhausted.
“2006 was amazing. Coming off the road in 2007 should have been this blissed-out time with so much to celebrate, but it was totally depressing. Our rented shack in the California hills was cold, it had a leaky roof and there were mice living in it. Our electric guitar had been destroyed on the last plane flight of the year. We hadn’t seen most of our close friends in months.”
“We were empty,” says Talan. “We both felt dark after being in the bright lights for a year. We were looking to reconnect with what moved us about music in the first place. We needed to hide out and write.”
Hideaway was the result of their year-long struggle to get tapped in again, released in 2008. Another homemade gem, Hideaway is a darker companion to their first album, with 14 new tunes ranging from the upbeat title track to the jangly rock of Not Dead Yet to gorgeously arranged meditations like How You Survived the War and Little Bird.
As with most of The Weepies’ music, there is a happy ending to all the struggle: Deb and Steve were married in 2007, and they had a baby boy, Theo, in October.
The Weepies sound on Hideaway remains rooted in their unique writing and unusual harmonies. Their distinctive production was filled out again by bass player and guitarist Whynot Jansveld, guitarist Meghan Toohey and drummer Frank Lenz. Additional musicians on this album include string player Oliver Kraus, keyboardist John Deley, guitarist Steve Walsh, and horn player/keyboardist Brad Gordon.
The Weepies' fourth full-length album, Be My Thrill, was released in August 2010.
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The Weepies Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Stars" by The Weepies is a poetic and dreamy portrayal of the beauty of nature and the power of human connection. The opening line of the song sets the tone with imagery of tangerines hanging heavy and glowing marigolden hues. The half-pale moon adds to the mysterious and magical atmosphere of the song. The singer feels drawn to the blue-velvet dark and stars, a symbol of the vastness and infinite possibilities of the universe.
The second verse introduces the pink magnolia, blushing and coy, as it enjoys the warmth of the sun. The line "You've got yours and I've got mine" suggests that the singer and the listener are sharing a moment together, appreciating the beauty of nature. They "glide" through the blue-velvet dark, suggesting a sense of ease and comfort in each other's company. The line "All it takes is a little faith, and a lot of heart" emphasizes the importance of belief and trust, both in oneself and in others.
The third verse employs more nature imagery, with the mention of ripened fruit that falls tomorrow and branches that are bare but with a pulse underneath. These lines suggest the cyclical nature of life and the idea that even in barren moments, there is potential for growth and renewal. The final lines, describing the warmth of the singer's hands and the vastness of the universe that they are experiencing together, capture the intimacy and tenderness of human connection amidst the grandeur of the cosmos.
Overall, "Stars" by The Weepies is a beautiful and poignant song that celebrates the beauty of nature and the importance of human connection in navigating through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Tangerines are hanging heavy, glowing marigolden hues.
The tangerines are ripe, heavy and bright orange in color, while the sky is turning orange and yellow towards sunset, giving a shining golden glow.
Teasing a half-pale moon.
The moon is hiding behind some clouds, only partially visible, and seems to be playing a game with the observer.
An I feel a pull to the blue-velvet dark and stars.
There is a strong attraction to the dark blue sky that is illuminated by the stars and shimmers like velvet, creating a magical scene that one can't resist.
Pink magnolia, blushing and coy, savors the sun while she shines.
The pink magnolia flower is shy and seems to be enjoying the sunshine while gradually becoming more pinkish in color.
You've got yours and I've got mine.
Everyone has their own perspectives and preferences, and each person has their own views on things.
Together we glide through the blue-velvet dark and stars.
As a couple or duo, we move slowly and gracefully through the starry sky, enjoying the sight and feeling of it.
All it takes is a little faith, and alot of heart.
One doesn't need much to enjoy the moment and appreciate the beauty of life - just some belief and courage.
Back and forth, we ply these oars, they move in time and get entwined.
We are working together towards a common goal, our movements matching and our hearts connecting.
Green with joy then gray with sorrow, ripened fruit that falls tomorrow, filling us with brilliance.
We experience various emotions and occasions in life, some joyful and some sad, but all these shape and enrich us to glow even brighter.
Branches are bare with a pulse underneath, flowering slowly inside.
The trees may look empty and lifeless on the outside, but beneath the bark there is still life and growth, waiting to blossom and flourish.
Your hands are warm and my body is wide, to hold all the promise of blue-velvet dark and stars.
Your touch is comforting and passionate, and I am open and eager to embrace the immense potential and beauty that the starry sky holds.
All it takes is a little faith and alot of heart, sweetheart.
Believing in each other and staying true to ourselves, we can face any challenge and cherish every moment, my dear beloved.
Lyrics © STEVE TANNEN MUSIC, DEB TALAN MUSIC
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@floatyphantom2716
so peaceful, helps me go to sleep at night <3
@KnownAsKenji
Anyone else remembers this from a Macy's clothing ad from 2008-ish?
stars
@KnownAsKenji
Stars~
@sangkim7504
Old Navy around 2007.
@KnownAsKenji
@Sang Kim Yee! Thank you for the correction.
@MzCoffee123
The Old Navy commercial was the first time I ever heard the female singer’s voice and I was so drawn in. I had to find out who she was or what group she was in. I wasn’t disappointed. I love the Weepies!!
@ryanmontgomery347
Our song***
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@willowoodz
Tangerines are hanging heavy, glowing marigolden hues
Teasing a half-pale moon
And I feel a pull to the blue-velvet dark and stars.
Pink Magnolia, blushing and coy
Savors the sun while she shines
You've got yours and I've got mine
Together we glide through the blue-velvet dark and stars
All it takes is a little faith, and a lot of heart
Back and forth we ply these oars
They move in time and get entwined
Green with joy then gray with sorrow
Ripened fruit that falls tomorrow
Filling us with brilliance
Branches are bare with a pulse underneath
Flowering slowly inside
Your hands are warm and my body is wide
To hold all the promise of blue-velvet dark and stars
All it takes is a little faith and a lot of heart
Sweetheart