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.
Sunflower
The Weepies Lyrics
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Hope just hides away
I'll be your sunflower
When you can't stand up
Even love is not enough
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
When you're in the dark
When you need a spark
I'll be your sunflower
A flint of yellow light
Take me in at night
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
A little smile but your mouth is tight
Gentle pedals crowd around your eyes
I wanna be the company you keep
I wanna be the one you come to when you fall asleep
If there's a place to grow
In your heart let me know
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
When the sky is grey
Hope just hides away
I'll be your sunflower
The Weepies's song Sunflower is a touching and heartfelt expression of loyalty and devotion from one person to another in difficult times. The lyrics describe the relentless support and hope that the singer promises to provide to their loved one, even when everything else around them seems to be failing. The sunflower is used as a metaphor for the singer's unwavering love and light, providing a bright, yellow beacon of hope and comfort.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for its message: "When the sky is grey / Hope just hides away." The singer acknowledges the darkness and despair that can sometimes seem all-encompassing, and promises to be a source of light and warmth for their loved one: "I'll be your sunflower." The second verse elaborates on this theme, with the singer promising to be a constant source of support, even when love itself is not enough to overcome the challenges they face.
The chorus of the song is a powerful expression of the singer's love and devotion: "I shine for you / You know I'd do / Anything for you." This simple, heartfelt message encapsulates the essence of the song: the singer's unwavering commitment to their loved one, no matter what difficulties or obstacles may come their way. The final verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing their desire to be the one that their loved one turns to in times of need, and their willingness to be a constant presence in their life.
Overall, The Weepies's Sunflower is a beautiful and touching expression of love and devotion, one that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the need for a source of comfort and hope in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
When the sky is grey
When things are tough and cloudy, and it's hard to feel hopeful.
Hope just hides away
It can be difficult to find hope during tough times.
I'll be your sunflower
I'll be a source of brightness and warmth in your life.
When you can't stand up
When you feel like you can't go on anymore.
Even love is not enough
Even though you might love someone, sometimes that's not enough to get through tough times.
I shine for you
I want to be a beacon of light for you in the darkness.
You know I'd do
You can count on me to always be there for you.
Anything for you
I'll do anything in my power to help you through tough times.
When you're in the dark
When you feel lost and alone in the world.
When you need a spark
When you need a glimmer of hope to keep going.
A flint of yellow light
I want to be a small but bright light in your life.
Take me in at night
Find comfort and solace in me at the end of the day.
A little smile but your mouth is tight
You may be trying to appear happy, but you're really struggling.
Gentle pedals crowd around your eyes
You have a gentle beauty to you, even when things are tough.
I wanna be the company you keep
I want to be someone you can turn to when you need comfort or support.
I wanna be the one you come to when you fall asleep
I want to be the last thought on your mind before you drift off to sleep.
If there's a place to grow
If there's a chance for us to create a deeper connection.
In your heart let me know
Please let me know if you're open to building a stronger bond.
Lyrics © STEVE TANNEN MUSIC
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@rea3876
When the sky is grey
Hope just hides away
I'll be your sunflower
When you can't stand up
Even love is not enough
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
When you're in the dark
When you need a spark
I'll be your sunflower
A flint of yellow light
Take me in at night
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
A little smile but your mouth is tight
Gentle pedals crowd around your eyes
I wanna be the company you keep
I wanna be the one you come to when you fall asleep
If there's a place to grow
In your heart let me know
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
When the sky is grey
Hope just hides away
I'll be your sunflower
@shaydashay5619
When the sky is grey
Hope just hides away
I'll be your sunflower
When you can't stand up
Even love is not enough
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
When you're in the dark
When you need a spark
I'll be your sunflower
A flint of yellow light
Take me in at night
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
A little smile but your mouth is tight
Gentle pedals crowd around your eyes
I wanna be the company you keep
I wanna be the one you come to when you fall asleep
If there's a place to grow
In your heart let me know
I'll be your sunflower
I shine for you
You know I'd do
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
Anything for you
When the sky is grey
Hope just hides away
I'll be your sunflower
@inactiveaccount4398
thank you colleen for showing me this work of art.
@wittyname4219
This comment section section makes me so happy cmb fan here 💜
@kokoroigawa4046
colleens sunflowers💜🌻
@mallorybarnes
colleen- you mean so much to me. this song makes me cry every time. "you know id do anything for you" thank you for being my happiness cmb.💜 #colleenballingerismyhappiness
@Grouchy365
Well, Colleen Ballinger brought me here but I'm glad she did.. this is really nice.💙💛💚
@zenia903
TlcGirl3 me too!!! 💜💜💜🌻🌻🌻
@nicolebenton6090
Miranda Trash same❤❤
@rileyanne_xo
Me too
@funkjunkie77
She sang some of their music in a vlog just a couple days ago so here I am!
@nikitikitavi666
My husband proposed to me while the song was playing and I swear I tear up everytime.