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Our Top 10 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Songs list will look at a rock band that has been around since 2002. The current members of the band are Grace Potter, Benny Yurco and Michael Libramento. They have been through member changes. The band started out independently. They produced their albums and performed in concerts and music festivals. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals perform blues, folk, alternative and hard rock music. Grace Potter is known for her talented singing.
Grace Potter has been compared to legends such as Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Koko Taylor. In addition to working with the band, she has released solo projects. Some of their hits include “Paris (Ooh La La),” “Stars,” “Never Go Back,” “Apologies,” as well as others. Some of their songs appeared in movies and TV shows.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals formed in 2002. They released the Nothing but the Water in May 2005. The band released this album independently. The album features the singles “Some Kind of Ride,” “Treat Me Right,” “Left Behind” and “Sweet Hands.” The album received a lot of airplay on Adult Album Alternative radio stations. The band signed a record deal with Hollywood Records after this album was released. The album was re-released in May 2006.
They were nominated for two Boston Music Awards. In 2006, they won a Jammy Award for Best New Groove. They released This is Somewhere. This is the first album they released on a major record label. This is Somewhere was released in August 2007. The album peaked at number 119 on Billboard 200 and one on the Heatseekers charts. The album features the singles “Ah Mary,” “Apologies,” “Falling or Flying,” “Ain’t No Time” and “You May See Me.” The singles “Apologies” and “Falling or Flying” appeared on TV shows.
The band released their self-titled album in June 2010. The album peaked at number 19 on Billboard 200 and three on the rock charts. It features the singles “Paris (Ooh La La),” “Medicine,” “Tiny Light” and “Only Love.” “Paris (Ooh La La)” was used in different TV shows. They released The Lion The Beast The Beat was released in June 2012. The album peaked at number 17 on Billboard 200, seven on the rock charts and two on the Tastemaker charts. It features the singles “Stars,” “Runaway,” “Never Go Back,” “Timekeeper” and “One Heart Missing.”
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are like the little engine that could. They may not be mainstream artists, but their music has been used for TV shows and movie soundtracks. They are making their mark in music by playing by their own rules. The band’s fanbase is loyal and with good reason. Their music is infectious and touches the hearts of all their fans. Our Top 10 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Songs list gives us a chance to acknowledge the talented band and their music.
# 10 – Medicine
The 10th song on our Top 10 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Songs list is “Medicine” from the band’s self-titled album. “Medicine” was released in 2010. The song is about a woman dealing with someone trying to steal her man from her. She notices that her man hasn’t been the same since the other woman came along. She looks at him with her seductive eyes and tells him things he wants to hear. The narrator is upset because the mistress took her man’s love from her. He has been acting differently since the mistress came along. The mistress flirts with him. He stares at the woman. The narrator is upset that her man enjoys the way the mistress acts around him. The mistress has him spinning on her medicine wheel. The mistress has the medicine that everyone wants. She is turning all the men’s heads.
This is a different song because she is talking about how the mistress is coming after her man. This is something that you don’t hear about in songs too often. The song is dramatic and will keep you hooked until the song is over. The song tells the story about a woman trying to take her man from her and what she must do to keep it from happening. It is a tough situation to be in when the person you love has someone flirting with them. Grace Potter sings the song as if she experienced the situation personally. Her vocals are heartfelt and sincere as she sings the song. She sounds like Janis Joplin in this track. She does a lot of belting in the song. If you are a fan of singers who have powerful vocals, you will fall in love with her voice. The music has an old school rock and folk vibe. The acoustic guitar sets the music on fire. The live video below will put you in a trance………
# 9 – Apologies
The ninth song on our Top 10 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Songs list is “Apologies” from the This Is Somewhere album. “Apologies” was released in 2007. This song is about a conversation she had with an ex-boyfriend. He noticed that her eyes were sad. She informed him that he was the reason why her eyes looked that way. He had told her he didn’t want her to stay anymore. She didn’t want to leave. He didn’t love her the same way she loved him. He feared commitment and decided to break up with her. He wanted her to find someone who could commit to her. She decided to find somebody new and got lucky. She found a new man, but her ex-boyfriend realized he made a mistake letting her go. He wanted to apologize to her and get her back. He realized he was still in love with her.
This is an interesting story about a man who didn’t appreciate what he had until he lost it. This is something that happens in reality. People tend to remember you once you have moved on with your life. If you have experienced this situation, you know what she is talking about in this song. This song may make you think twice about breaking up with someone because you are afraid of commitment. The song teaches you to appreciate what you have because you can lose it to someone else. The music is tender and soulful. Grace Potter does an excellent job of telling the story of a woman who had to face the harsh reality of her man not wanting to be with her anymore. She stayed in character throughout the track. She shows vocal strength. When she sings the hook, you will get chills up and down your spine. She never misses a beat.
# 8 – Falling or Flying
The eighth song on our Top 10 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Songs list is “Falling or Flying” from the This Is Somewhere album. “Falling or Flying” was released in 2007. This song is about two people on a road trip. They come across a mysterious man who taught them to do what they were told. She noticed the guy was checking her out. Things aren’t good with him, but they aren’t boring either. The mysterious man disappeared. She will never know if he could have been the man of her dreams or not. It is hard to know whether it is worth taking a chance in life. She thought about the night when she met the mysterious man and how he got away.
The mysterious song is about taking chances in life. There is a lesson in the song. It teaches you to take a chance or play it safe. If you play it safe, you may miss out on something great. You will never know what could happen if you don’t take a chance in life. At one point in our lives, we have faced the challenge of taking risks or playing it safe. The lyrics are emotionally charged. Grace Potter uses metaphors to talk about taking chances. She encourages listeners to go for what they want. The mellow music infuses rock, blues and folk. Grace Potter sings the song softly. The song is emotionally driven and not powerfully driven. She didn’t need to do any power singing since the song doesn’t call for it. Her vocals invite you to listen to the story. They will keep you invested until the end of the track.
# 7 – Runaway
The seventh song on our list is “Runaway” from The Lion The Beast The Beat album. “Runaway” was released in 2012. This song is about her life as a touring musician. She wants to treat her life and job as an addiction that she can’t control. She wants to run away from it whether it is a good or bad thing. She knows she wants to stay and make it work, but she can’t do it. She promised to stay but she knew she couldn’t. She prays to God to give her the strength she needs to stay. She is a runaway who can’t stay in one place at a time. She wants to change, but it is hard to do it.
The song is written in a way that it doesn’t have to be about her music career. You can use these lyrics for your life or relationship. The way the lyrics are written, it seems as if the song is about a relationship. It was a good idea that they kept the lyrics universal so we can all relate to it. The music has a good beat. The music combines rock and blues. The music will have you moving around in your seat or on the floor. It mixes old school music with today’s sound. You can tell Grace Potter and the Nocturnals admire old school artists and want to incorporate their style in their music. Grace Potter’s vocals are strong in this song. Her vocals are raspy and smoky. She has a lot of power in her voice. She can sing over loud music effortlessly and never gets drowned out by the music. She doesn’t have to strain her voice to be heard.
# 6 – Ain’t No Time
“Ain’t No Time” is from the album This Is Somewhere. “Ain’t No Time” was released in 2007. This song is about living for the moment. She talks about not waiting to do things because we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. She advises that you can’t turn back the clock. There is not point trying to stop a bad man from doing what he does to people. She doesn’t think there is time to yell until your face turns blue. The narrator doesn’t believe it’s time for anyone to look at her and question what she is doing.
This song tells the story about not wasting time. It will open your eyes to procrastinating. There aren’t enough hours in a day to get things done so you shouldn’t waste them. You should cease every opportunity while you can. This is a great message not to let life pass you by. We all need to be reminded at some point in our lives about wasting time. You should stop and smell the roses. The music is cathartic and calming. It is the right music for a track like this. Grace Potter’s vocals are bluesy in this track. She sounds something like Dolly Parton. She sounds convincing as she is advising listeners to live for the moment.
# 5 – Tiny Light
The next song on our Top 10 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Songs list is “Tiny Light” from the band’s self-titled album. “Tiny Light” was released in 2010. The song is about resilience and hope during dark days. She ponders on what will happen to the world. It is too hard to say what we need. It has been a while since she has been afraid. When things are tough it may be hard to see brighter days. Despite the tough time, she saw a tiny light. She saw the light as a sign not to give up. She wants them to hold out hope. She questions what will come of their pride. The walls are finally coming down. The war was a hard-fought battle, but it is ending. She believes that love is the tiny light.
This is a meaningful song about not giving up hope. If you feel like giving up hope, you should listen to this song. It will give you the resilience to keep going. With everything that is going on in the world, this is a song we need to hear. We all need to know there’s a tiny light at the end of the tunnel. The band does a fantastic job with the instrumentation. The guitar riffs and drums stand out on the track. Grace Potter’s vocals are electrifying. She belts throughout the song. She even holds notes that you didn’t expect her to hold. This is one of the songs that showcases how talented a singer she is. She has a captivating voice and good range. She does an amazing job with this song. We couldn’t ask for any better from her.
# 4 – Ah, Mary
“Ah, Mary” is from the This Is Somewhere album. “Ah, Mary” was released in 2007. The song talks about a woman who is skilled at deception. She plays with dirty money. She feels she is better than other people. This woman will make you something one minute and burn the town the next. Mary is an important part of your life and she can be the end of it. If you insult her, she will make you pay. When she drinks, she loses control. She will take you up high and protects herself as you fall. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dead.
This is an interpretive song that could be about anything you want. This isn’t the type of song where the meaning is in your face. You must read between the lines to understand it. It could be a love song or a song about the country. It could be a song about the ups and downs of life. Life can be good to you one minute and cruel the next. It depends on how you interpret the song.
This is something we can all relate to because life has a way of throwing us curveballs. The song is a metaphor about the world being out of control. The band cleverly used “Ah, Mary” to represent America. The title and lyrics are cleverly written. The music starts off like a folk and bluesy song and transitions into a rock song. Grace Potter was able to sing with the beat changes. She takes her time building up the song. She starts the song slowly and then vocally explodes.
# 3 – Never Go Back
Coming in at number three on our list is “Never Go Back” from The Lion The Beast The Beat album. “Never Go Back” was released in 2012. The song is about a person who is searching for something better only to end up back where they started. The narrator doesn’t want to give the person another chance. She is never letting him back in again. She has no intention of going back to him. She has gone through a lot in her life and refuses to let the demons take over her life again. She is fighting the demon’s back with all her strength. She won’t let the demons win. The demons are trying to take over her soul. She will never let the demons hurt her again.
This is another interpretive song on our list. The song has a broad meaning. It could be about a relationship ending. It can be about fighting your personal demons and refusing to let them take over your mind. It can be about a person who betrays you. If you have something going on in your life, chances are this song will help you. The band wanted the song to mean something to everyone and they did a superb job with that. The music has a groovy pop and rock beat. The guitar riffs have a crisp and smooth sound. Grace Potter sings this song in a higher key. She sounds like an angel in this song. The music caters to her voice. She shows vocal strength when she power sings. She has a rasp to her voice when she starts belting which adds something special to her vocals.
# 2 – Paris (Ooh La La)
“Paris (Ooh La La) is from the band’s self-titled album. “Paris (Ooh La La)” was released in 2010. The song is about a woman who is comfortable with herself and her ability to please her man. She flirts with her man and wants to know what he is going to do with her now that they are alone. She lets him know what she would do if she were a man and from Paris. She would make her move on him. She would be bold and do more things than she can do as a woman. She wants to know when he is going to make a move on her. She is ready for him. She doesn’t want him to hold back because she is ready to be intimate with him.
This song tells the story about letting go of your inhibitions. Women may not always feel like being the aggressor when it comes to intimacy, but Grace Potter is letting listeners know it’s okay to be the aggressor. If you are a woman who knows what you want from a guy, this song is for you. It will give you the confidence to go after what you want. The music has a hard rock sound. The guitar licks are smoking hot. There is a guitar solo that is a highlight. Grace Potter sounds sassy and seductive. She lets loose with the flirty lyrics. She doesn’t hold back as she wants her man to let her know what he plans to do with her. She sounds confident as she is singing the song. The track is not meant for depth. It is about her fulfilling her needs. She sounds like she is having a good time on this track.
# 1 – Stars
The number one song on our Top 10 Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Songs list is “Stars” from The Lion The Beast The Beat album. “Stars” was released 2012. The song is about loss and dealing with it. She talks about letting her friend’s ashes go. It broke her heart and made her cry. She can’t look out the window because she is hurting. She can’t look at the stars because they make her wonder where her friend is. She knows her friend has gone too far for her to see her. She and her friend used to think they could fly. Now she is by herself in the dark at night. The moon is shining but she can’t see the light.
This is a heartbreaking song about the loss of a friend. This song will hit home if you are dealing with loss. We all feel alone when we lose someone who is close to us. The music is slow and deliberate which allows the lyrics to take center stage. It is easier to focus on the touching lyrics without the music being too loud. It also gives us a chance to focus on Grace Potter’s vocals. She sounds heartbroken as she sings the lyrics. You can tell this song means something to her because she sounds emotional. She does a fantastic job showing how grief can sneak up on you out of nowhere. This song will let you know that you are not alone in your grief. She is expressing the thoughts that may be going through your head. The band uses imagery to describe the feeling of loss. The arrangement and words are beautifully crafted. You would have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by the lyrics.
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