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
Melancholy Collar
Tony Lucca Lyrics
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took some time to fix this hole here
at the bottom of my boat.
still sailing through these stormy seas
i glorify my tragedies
and add it to the love song i just wrote.
bittersweet this self pity of mine.
still i'm clinging to it all the time.
that which doesn't kill me
maybe someday might fulfill me.
for now it's just the pain i seem to find.
everyday i tell myself i'm sane
like a water color painter painting in the rain.
everyday she flows right through my veins
and my song remains the same.
find it hard to look most people in the eye
trying to be that simple, subtle, sentimental kind of guy.
i make a good impression
save my constant coy confession.
self-deprecation rarely tells a lie.
everyday i tell myself i'm sane
like a firefly dancer dancing in the rain.
everyday she flows right through my veins
and my song remains the same.
now just once i'd like to see the other side.
and find out why i feel this need to constantly try to hide.
still i've gotta make it home and realize that i'm alone,
cook myself a great big plate of pride.
everyday i tell myself i'm sane
like a water color painter painting in the rain.
everyday she flows right through my veins
and my song remains the same.
hey now every day
like a watercolor painter in the rain
there she goes flowin through my veins
and my song remains the same
said my song remains the same now
yeah and i've got no one to blame
why my songs be soundin' all the same
i don't know
The lyrics of Tony Lucca's song "Melancholy Collar" explore the trials and tribulations of the human condition, as the singer reflects on his struggles with self-pity, his attempts to find love, and his search for meaning and purpose in life. The opening lines of the song, "took that melancholy collar off my throat, took some time to fix this hole here at the bottom of my boat," suggest a sense of liberation and renewal as the singer sheds the burden of his sadness and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with his inner demons, acknowledging the bittersweet nature of his self-pity and lamenting his inability to shake it. He recognizes that his pain and suffering may one day lead to fulfillment, but for now, they are a source of constant struggle and strife. The chorus, "everyday she flows right through my veins and my song remains the same," underscores the singer's desire for stability and consistency in his life, even as he struggles to find it.
The song ultimately becomes a meditation on the complex emotions and contradictions that define the human experience, as the singer confronts his own weaknesses and imperfections with honesty and vulnerability. Through his heartfelt lyrics and soulful delivery, Tony Lucca captures the essence of what it means to be human: flawed, searching, and ultimately driven by a deep and abiding love.
Line by Line Meaning
took that melancholy collar off my throat.
I finally freed myself from my depressive state that had a hold on me for so long.
took some time to fix this hole here at the bottom of my boat.
I had to spend some time fixing my problems before I could continue on my life journey.
still sailing through these stormy seas
Despite the challenges in my life, I'm still moving forward.
i glorify my tragedies and add it to the love song i just wrote.
I use my pain and hardships to create beautiful works of art and express myself.
bittersweet this self pity of mine.
My self-pity is a mix of both negative and positive emotions.
i try so hard to shake it still i'm clinging to it all the time.
I try to overcome my negative emotions, but sometimes I can't escape them.
that which doesn't kill me maybe someday might fulfill me.
I hope that by enduring hardships, I can find fulfillment in my life in the future.
for now it's just the pain i seem to find.
Currently, all I can feel is the pain of my struggles.
everyday i tell myself i'm sane like a water color painter painting in the rain.
I try to convince myself that I'm alright despite my struggles, even though it's difficult.
everyday she flows right through my veins and my song remains the same.
Everyday, I'm still affected by my struggles and it shows in my creative works.
find it hard to look most people in the eye
I struggle with social anxiety and have trouble making eye contact with others.
trying to be that simple, subtle, sentimental kind of guy.
I strive to be a compassionate and emotionally intelligent person.
i make a good impression save my constant coy confession.
I try to present myself well and hide my innermost feelings from others.
self-deprecation rarely tells a lie.
When I'm hard on myself, it's usually because I see the truth in my flaws.
now just once i'd like to see the other side.
I wish to experience happiness and positivity in my life.
and find out why i feel this need to constantly try to hide.
I wonder why I always feel like I have to conceal my true emotions from others.
still i've gotta make it home and realize that i'm alone, cook myself a great big plate of pride.
Despite my struggles, I need to accept that I am alone and take pride in my accomplishments.
yeah and i've got no one to blame why my songs be soundin' all the same i don't know
I can't blame anyone else for the fact that my creative works often explore similar themes and emotions.
Contributed by Noah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.