Some of his musical associates have included Ray Brown, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Ed Thigpen, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Louis Armstrong, Stéphane Grappelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Count Basie, and Stan Getz
In The Still Of The Night
Oscar Peterson Trio Lyrics
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As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
When I say to you
Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Just like that moon growing dim
Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night
The lyrics of Oscar Peterson Trio's song "In The Still of the Night" describe a moment of quiet contemplation. As the singer gazes out of their window at the moon in flight, their thoughts turn to someone they love. The world around them is in slumber, but they are awake and restless, their mind consumed by the object of their affection. The singer wonders if their love is reciprocated, if the person they love feels the same way about them. They ask if their love is the other person's dream come true, or if it will fade away into nothingness, like the moon that grows dim on the horizon.
The song's lyrics capture a feeling of longing and uncertainty, of being caught in a moment of indecision. The singer is torn between hope and fear, between the possibility of a happy ending and the potential for heartbreak. The imagery of the moon reinforces this sense of uncertainty – it is both beautiful and fleeting, a symbol of romanticism and the passage of time.
Interestingly, the song was originally written by Cole Porter for the musical "Rosalie" in 1937. It was later revamped and rerecorded by multiple artists, including Frank Sinatra and The Platters. The version by Oscar Peterson Trio, released in 1957, features Peterson's signature jazz piano style, which adds an extra layer of depth and complexity to the song's already poignant lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
During the quiet and peaceful times at night
As I gaze out of my window
Looking through my window and contemplating
At the moon in it's flight
Watching the moon as it moves across the sky
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
My thoughts wander and focus on you
While the world lies in slumber
While everyone else is fast asleep
Oh the times without number
Many times before
When I say to you
When I express myself to you
Do you love me
Do you have feelings for me
Just like I love you
In the same way that I love you
Are you my life to be
Will you be the most important person in my life
That dream come true
The hope of achieving my lifelong dream
Or will this dream of mine
Or maybe this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Will it slowly disappear and cease to exist
Just like that moon growing dim
Similar to that moon diminishing in brightness
Way out on the rim of the hill
Far away, where the hill meets the sky
In the still of the night
During the quiet and peaceful times at night
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JO TRENT
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