Theresa Sokyrka has always been involved with music, from her childhood sur… Read Full Bio ↴Theresa Sokyrka has always been involved with music, from her childhood surrounded by a musically inclined family to her studies in music at Red Deer College. These formative years honed her talent in playing the violin, the guitar and the piano, as well as her singing voice. Her big break came when when she won the Saskatoon Idolcontest. This led to her being selected as a finalist for Canadian Idol's second season, in which she placed second to Kalan Porter. The media frenzy that ensued allowed her to get the leg-up she needed to get her start in the industry, but unlike most Idols, decided to pursue this opportunity as an independent artist.

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.

She Let Her Hair Down
Theresa Sokyrka Lyrics

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She let her hair down long and low
And fumbled through her bag to find
The things she'd left behind because
Goldfish, never live to be that old
And swimming by you startled my old heart just like a box of jack

But don't call for tricks dear
Give me some cold cheer

And Explain to me why reality
Is as dirty as your knobby knees
But check to see how lovely it is

Don't take my word as what it is
To take from me and give to you
Is what I've always longed to do
Believe me when I say that this is true
And float right by on your little eye as simply as a butterfly

But don't call for tricks dear
Give me some cold cheer
And explain to me why reality
Is as dirty as your knobby knees
But check to see how lovely it is

Just check to see how lovely it is
Just check to see how lovely it is

Overall Meaning

In "She Let Her Hair Down," Teresa Sokyrka sings of a woman who has let go of the restraints that once held her back. By letting her hair down, she has symbolically let go of her previous self and is now embracing a new version of herself. The woman fumbles through her bag to find the things she left behind, perhaps indicating that she's rediscovering aspects of herself that she had forgotten or abandoned. The mention of goldfish not living long enough to be old is a reflection on life's brevity, and how we must make the most of our time while we can. The swimming goldfish startles the singer's heart, just like a box of jack does, suggesting that the woman's newfound freedom and wildness are both exhilarating and a little bit scary.

The chorus continues with the singer asking for "cold cheer" instead of tricks, indicating that she values authenticity over false illusions or gimmicks. She then questions why reality has to be as dirty as someone's knobby knees, perhaps expressing her disillusionment with the harsh realities of life. However, despite this, she encourages listeners to look for the loveliness in life and appreciate it. The song ends with a repetition of this sentiment, urging the listener to check to see how lovely life truly is.

Overall, "She Let Her Hair Down" is a song about embracing change and finding beauty in the world despite its difficulties. The woman who has let her hair down is a metaphor for anyone who has decided to shed old, restrictive beliefs and live a truer, freer life. The singer encourages listeners to do the same and to appreciate the beauty that exists even in the midst of hardship.

Line by Line Meaning

She let her hair down long and low
She relaxed and let her hair flow freely

And fumbled through her bag to find
She searched clumsily through her bag to find something

The things she'd left behind because
She forgot important things and left them behind

Goldfish, never live to be that old
Goldfish have short lifespans and don't live for very long

And swimming by you startled my old heart just like a box of jack
The excitement of seeing you swimming made my heart race like a surprise box of jack-in-the-box

But don't call for tricks dear
Don't ask me to perform tricks or play games

Give me some cold cheer
Give me some emotional support

And explain to me why reality
Help me understand why the real world

Is as dirty as your knobby knees
Is just as flawed and imperfect as your knobby knees

But check to see how lovely it is
Despite its imperfections, recognize the beauty of reality

Don't take my word as what it is
Don't assume that what I say is completely true

To take from me and give to you
I want to share things with you

Is what I've always longed to do
It's something I've always wanted to do

Believe me when I say that this is true
Trust me when I tell you this is true

And float right by on your little eye as simply as a butterfly
Pass by with ease and grace, like a butterfly gently flying by

Just check to see how lovely it is
Just take a moment to appreciate the beauty of reality

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