In a statement by Reynolds, "I come from nowhere mostly. My dad was in the Army so we moved around alot. Germany is where I was born, and after that we lived on a farm in Indiana, then on an army base in Alaska, then to Kansas, then to Missouri, where we lived the longest (thus the nowhere). Then I moved to Virginia, and I was there for 17 years or so. Now I live in New Mexico and this is the best place I could be. I mostly come from space."
As the child of pious, fiercely conservative parents, Reynold's musical introduction began at age 12, playing electric bass before writhing congregations of ecstatic worshippers three times a week (over 1000 times) until his high school graduation. Tiring of the constraints of imposed conservatism, he secretly plunged into jazz and "forbidden" late '60s and early '70s psychedelic rock. At age 18, he left home to join a group of "experimental" musicians. After absorbing much from them and the dozen other bands (from disco to country) that followed, he eventually settled in Charlottesville, Virginia.
There he founded TR3. It was in this environment that Tim Reynolds could explore his art, with impromptu performances on sitar, solo jazz guitar, solo djembe, twelve string guitar, violin, and mandolin. Tim's influences, which include Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Nine Inch Nails, and Led Zeppelin, among others, are indirectly felt in the fabric of Tim's power trio and solo projects.
Overall, Reynolds is a guitarist who rises above the mere mastery of chops to a virtual state of communion with his instrument. Reynolds makes use of every capacity the guitar possesses. He has brought a whole new sensibility to his instrument with his wide-ranging musical ability. From progressive rock, straight-up jazz and high-powered funk fusion guitar, to bass, piano, sitar, mandolin, violin, and a plethora of ethnic percussion instruments. When this self-taught musician performs it is a symphony of the senses.
After 17 or so years in Charlottesville, Virginia, Tim now resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and as Tim stated, "It is the best place I could be."
You Are My Sanity
Tim Reynolds Lyrics
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My head in the clouds
I hit this corner
With my foot on the gas
I started sliding, I lose it
Everything's different just like that
What will soon become of me?
Frozen heart
Screaming wheels
Does that screaming come from me?
So damn lucky, when went on ahead
You say, you say
I see you later
I heard what you said a few minutes later
I'm sliding
Everything's different, again
Oh my God, wait and see
What will soon become of me?
Frozen heart
Screaming wheels
Does that screaming come from me?
I'm dizzy from all this spinning
Now I'm thinking that you did all you could
When you said my love
Take it slowly
OK, is what I said
Oh my God, wait and see
What will soon become of me?
Frozen heart
Screaming wheels
But does that screaming come from me?
Take me back, just before I was spinning
Take me back, just before I got dizzy
Take me back, amazing what a minute can do
Just like you
So, so, so, so, up, around, around, around
Amazing what a minute can do
Around, around, around
OK
The song "You Are My Sanity" by Tim Reynolds talks about a personal experience where the singer is driving and loses control of his car while his mind is lost in thought. The lyrics express the feeling of being jolted out of a daze and realizing that everything has changed in an instant. The metaphor of spinning out of control is used to describe this sudden change and confusion. The singer questions whether the screaming he hears is coming from himself or his surroundings, leaving the listener to wonder if the chaos in the singer's mind is reflected in his reality.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the love and guidance from someone else that has kept him grounded. The phrase "You are my sanity" underscores the sentiment that another person's love can anchor one's emotional stability. The singer seems to realize that he needs to slow down and appreciate the moment, acknowledging that changes occur swiftly and unexpectedly. In the end, he longs to return to a moment before he lost control of his car and his thoughts, indicating a desire for simpler times.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's different
The singer is acknowledging that something major has shifted or changed in their life.
My head in the clouds
The singer is feeling disconnected, ungrounded, or not fully present in reality.
I hit this corner
The singer is describing a sudden and unexpected situation that they were not prepared for.
With my foot on the gas
The artist was actively pushing forward or making an effort in the situation.
I started sliding, I lose it
The artist lost control or stability in the situation, and things started to unravel quickly.
Everything's different just like that
The situation changed drastically in a very short period of time.
Oh my God, wait and see / What will soon become of me?
The singer is expressing anxiety or uncertainty about the future.
Frozen heart / Screaming wheels / Does that screaming come from me?
The artist is feeling overwhelmed or paralyzed by their emotions, and their mind is racing with questions and doubts.
So damn lucky, when went on ahead / You say, you say / I see you later
The artist is grateful to someone else who has helped them or supported them, and is acknowledging their appreciation.
I heard what you said a few minutes later / I'm sliding / Everything's different, again
Even with support or guidance, the situation is still challenging and unpredictable, and things can change rapidly.
I'm dizzy from all this spinning / Now I'm thinking that you did all you could / When you said my love / Take it slowly / OK, is what I said
The singer is recognizing that they may have pushed too hard or moved too fast, and is now trying to regain their balance or composure.
Take me back, just before I was spinning / Take me back, just before I got dizzy / Take me back, amazing what a minute can do / Just like you
The artist is expressing a desire to go back to a simpler or more stable time, and is acknowledging that even small changes or actions can have a big impact.
So, so, so, so, up, around, around, around / Amazing what a minute can do / Around, around, around / OK
The singer is highlighting the repetitive, circular nature of life, and recognizing that change can happen quickly and unexpectedly, for better or for worse.
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@MatthewMuhammad
I was smitten with a woman back in 2006, and we used to listen to this song together all the time during that summer. Oh, to be young again.
@christinatrahin2103
The sweet sound of Tim playing.. brings back to better days
@mediamunchin
I used to hear Tim play every Monday night at Millers in Charlottesville, back in the mid-90s. This was always my favorite song. What a prolific, soulful artist and truly one of the best guitarists ever.
@allthatsleftisthis
Tim is such a consummate guitarist; amazing talent.
@waynelovell1958
Makes me close my eyes
@jimbizzzale67123
This is so beautiful.
@Benderbelch
Thank you Tim...
@naomi2043
Beautiful
@edgreen8140
Omg Tim!!!! Such talent! And the way he speak highly of Peter Gabriel's San jucinto.
@lpyr4
Beautiful song!