In 2005, Sokyrka released These Old Charms, a collection including some of her favourite jazz standards, popular numbers she sang on Idol and three originals. It attained certified gold status last June, and was recently nominated for a Juno in the "Best Pop Album" category.
Her new CD, Something Is Expected, will hit stores on August 29th, 2006, and will contain tracks all written or co-written by Sokyrka herself.
Enemy
Theresa Sokyrka Lyrics
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To hear a laugh from you makes me feel like I am flowing.
I've placed a belief in myself that I've left behind quite quickly.
If you can't market me then I see you'll see the end of me.
[Chorus:]
The end of me is the enemy,
Yeah the enemy is gonna be the end of me.
Cause I'm crossing a road now and I feel my feet start to wander.
And all that I've learned now, seems to be too much to squander.
I've placed a belief in myself that I've left behind quite quickly.
If you can't market me then I see you'll see the end of me.
[Chorus:]
The end of me is the enemy,
Yeah the enemy is gonna be the end of me.
Cause I'm crossing a road now and I feel my feet start to wander.
And all that I've learned now, seems to be too much to squander.
I've placed a belief in myself that I've left behind quite quickly.
If you can't market me then I see you'll see the end of me.
[Chorus:]
The end of me is the enemy,
Yeah the enemy is gonna be the end of me.
The song "Enemy" by Theresa Sokyrka is about the fear of losing oneself and identity in the face of the music industry, which operates on superficial marketing and image rather than true talent and artistry. The lyrics express this fear through a metaphor of crossing a road, with the singer feeling unsteady and uncertain as they navigate this path. The opening line "I'm tripping downstairs because I feel the music coming" suggests that the singer is compelled by the passion and energy of music, but this passion is also the source of their anxiety and vulnerability, as they fear being swept away by the industry without a sense of self.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the idea that the "enemy" is the end of the singer, which can be interpreted both literally as the end of their music career, but also figuratively as the loss of their identity and autonomy. The lyrics also highlight the tension between the singer's personal beliefs and the expectations of the music industry, with lines such as "If you can't market me then I see you'll see the end of me." This suggests that the singer is aware of the demands of the industry, but also feels torn between their artistry and the need to appeal to a commercial market.
Overall, "Enemy" is a powerful commentary on the challenges and pressures facing artists in the music industry, and the struggle to maintain personal authenticity in the face of commercial success.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tripping downstairs because I feel the music coming.
I am so moved by the music that I cannot even control my own movements, letting it take over my body.
To hear a laugh from you makes me feel like I am flowing.
Your laughter makes me feel light and carefree, as if I am going with the flow.
I've placed a belief in myself that I've left behind quite quickly.
I once had faith in myself, but it disappeared just as fast as it came.
If you can't market me then I see you'll see the end of me.
If you cannot promote or sell me, then my downfall will be inevitable.
The end of me is the enemy,
My own downfall is the adversary that I am battling.
Yeah the enemy is gonna be the end of me.
Yes, my own failure will ultimately result in the end of me.
Cause I'm crossing a road now and I feel my feet start to wander.
I am currently at a crossroads in my life and I am starting to lose direction.
And all that I've learned now, seems to be too much to squander.
I have accumulated so much knowledge and experience, and it feels like a waste to let it go to waste.
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