In 1997, Lucca took to the internet with his independent debut, So Satisfied. Having sold 2000 copies within a year, he then followed that up with the 1999 release, Strong Words, Softly Spoken. With only the internet and constant touring, Lucca went on to sell a total of 10,000 records in just a few short years. After garnering the 2001 LA Music Award for best male singer/songwriter, Tony Lucca had created quite a buzz with industry insiders and managed to take to the road opening for recording mega stars like *NSync and Marc Anthony, sharing the stage with a diverse array of artists such as Macy Gray, Johnny Lang, and the late great Chris Whitley.
After several years of indy perseverance, Lucca released his first commercially distributed album in 2004. Shotgun, the consummate road trip record, takes the listener for a ride.
In 2005, Lucca released Anatomy of a Blackbird, a live concert dvd with a close-up, behind the scenes look at life on the road during his 2004 California tour. The documentary and 12 song set give an honest glimpse into the world of an artist hard at work and enjoying every minute of it.
August of 2006 ushered in the release of Lucca's 4th full length studio effort, Canyon Songs. This collection of songs was written and recorded entirely up in the canyons of Los Angeles. Canyon Songs is an homage to the thriving singer/songwriter spirit of the late 60's and early 70's that took Laurel Cayon out of it's mystical obscurity and placed it right dead smack in the middle of mainstream poular music. From the Joni Mitchell-laced "Songbird" to the Eagles-like "Darlin' I" Lucca reveals his earliest influences with the kind of maturity and respect that only comes with time. It's here that Lucca expresses his appreciation for song in a way that seems to be absent in so much of today's contemporary music.
The consummate live performer, Lucca has etched out an extensive national following. From the folk-friendly venues of the lower East side, to the hype-crazed clubs on the Sunset Strip, and with the help of a national street team of close to 1000 devoted listeners, Tony Lucca has made a rather impressive name for himself as an artist not to be missed
Around the Bend
Tony Lucca Lyrics
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Holding on to something you can’t see
You spray paint your love songs like a vandal
I said, I that’s how I let my lovers get the best of me
See it’s one more night,
Another drink to drown this stage-fright
I’ll play one more song and I’ll feel so much better
If she wants to come along, I might just let her
You see there’s always another dream around the bend
If I can’t play for keeps, I’ll have to play pretend
Carry on for that next dream just around the bend,
Listening for the next song I can call my friend
As this old car careens,
I’m heading for those sweet dreams around the bend
She said it’s time you started thinking ‘bout forever,
Make an honest woman of that girl
I said it ain’t like she said boy it’s now or never,
Who am I to bring a child into this world?
To watch me play another show,
With twenty-five more towns to go,
While the encore keeps him up on past his bedtime
As my lady goes crazy just to keep from getting lazy
While she does her best to hold onto this heart of mine
You see there’s always another dream around the bend
If I can’t play for keeps, I guess I’ll play pretend
And carry on till that next dream comes around the bend,
Listening for the love song that might bring me to the end
As this old car careens,
I’m heading for those sweet dreams around the bend
Yeah, to the bitter end, yeah
You see it’s one more night
Another shot might make things all right
I’ll play one more song and I’ll be feeling fine
And I’ll head for the back door,
Knowing I could have given so much more,
As someone whispers hey, you’ll get em next time
There’s always next time
Cause there’s always another dream around the bend
I never play for keeps, I only play pretend
Carry on for that next dream just around the bend,
Listening for a love song that might bring me to my end
Yeah there’s always another dream around the bend
If I can’t play for keeps, I guess I’ll play pretend
As this old car careens,
I’m heading for those sweet dreams
On up around the bend
On up around the bend
The lyrics of Tony Lucca's song, Around The Bend, tell the story of a musician who is constantly on the road pursuing his dreams. He is hard to handle, and he acknowledges that he sprays his love songs like a vandal. He feels that he lets his lovers get the best of him, and he drowns his stage fright with alcohol. He knows that it's time to think about forever and make an honest woman out of his girl, but he feels that he is not ready to bring a child into this world. He is always looking for the next dream around the bend, and he is listening for the next love song that might bring him to his end.
The chorus of the song repeats itself, emphasizing that there is always another dream around the bend. The character in the song never plays for keeps, and he only plays pretend. He carries on for the next dream around the bend, always listening for the love song that might bring him to his end. He seems to be living a life that is both thrilling and exhausting, filled with late nights and constant travel. The song ends with the phrase, "On up around the bend," indicating that the character is still on this journey and still searching for his next dream.
Line by Line Meaning
She said how did you become so hard to handle?
She asked me how I ended up being so difficult to deal with.
Holding on to something you can’t see
Trying to keep something that can't be grasped.
You spray paint your love songs like a vandal
He paints his painted love songs recklessly and carelessly.
I said, I that’s how I let my lovers get the best of me
I explained that's how his lovers make him lose control.
See it’s one more night,
It's another night.
Another drink to drown this stage-fright
Drinking alcohol to ease the fear of being on stage.
I’ll play one more song and I’ll feel so much better
Performing one more song will ease his anxiety.
And I’ll say thanks for coming, yeah, it’s best that I get running
He'll acknowledge the fans and leave immediately.
If she wants to come along, I might just let her
He may let her join him if she desires.
You see there’s always another dream around the bend
There is always another ambition to chase.
If I can’t play for keeps, I’ll have to play pretend
If he can't commit, he'll have to fake it.
Carry on for that next dream just around the bend,
Continue searching for the next goal in the future.
Listening for the next song I can call my friend
Eagerly anticipating future songs that he loves.
As this old car careens,
As this old automobile speeds recklessly.
I’m heading for those sweet dreams around the bend
He's heading towards his cherished dreams that await around the corner.
She said it’s time you started thinking ‘bout forever,
She thinks he should start planning for the future.
Make an honest woman of that girl
Marry his girlfriend to show his honesty.
I said it ain’t like she said boy it’s now or never,
His girl never mentioned marriage as an immediate requirement.
Who am I to bring a child into this world?
He doesn't think he's ready to be a father.
To watch me play another show,
To see him perform another concert.
With twenty-five more towns to go,
He has to perform in twenty-five more cities.
While the encore keeps him up on past his bedtime
The encore performance will keep him awake past his normal bedtime.
As my lady goes crazy just to keep from getting lazy
His girlfriend is going insane to stay active.
While she does her best to hold onto this heart of mine
She's trying to keep him emotionally attached to her.
I never play for keeps, I only play pretend
He never commits and only pretends.
Listening for a love song that might bring me to my end
Waiting to hear a song that will aid him in finding his soulmate.
Yeah there’s always another dream around the bend
There is still another aim to achieve.
As this old car careens,
As this old automobile speeds recklessly.
I’m heading for those sweet dreams
He's going to pursue his cherished goals.
On up around the bend
Up higher, beyond the next corner.
Yeah, to the bitter end, yeah
Until the end, no matter how harsh it may be.
Another shot might make things all right
Drinking again to try and feel better.
And I’ll head for the back door,
He'll leave through the rear exit.
Knowing I could have given so much more,
He feels like he could have done better.
As someone whispers hey, you’ll get em next time
Someone consoles him after his less-than-perfect performance.
There’s always next time
There's always another opportunity to improve.
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Written by: ANTHONY J. LUCCA
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