Tomlinson did not study music formally until well into his 20s. He played saxophone and ran a band as a hobby whilst studying for his degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University College, Oxford. It was only after graduating and finding himself drawn to London ’s jazz scene that he enrolled at the Guildhall School Of Music in 1990. It was at the Guildhall that his musical and romantic relationship with Stacey blossomed.
Since then, Tomlinson has worked in a wide variety of groups, from Brian Ferry to experimental big band composer, Michael Garrick. His own quartet has appeared at clubs and festivals across Europe. Most recently, he has toured almost exclusively with Stacey in Europe, USA and the Far East, reserving time to perform in a quintet dedicated to the music of Lester Young with fellow saxophonist and Guildhall graduate, Mark Crooks.
When not performing, Jim shares his passion for skiing with Stacey, a sport at which they both excel. Only touring commitments in Japan in March 2006 prevented them from racing in the Nastar US Championships for which they both qualified this season.
Tomlinson’s most recent CD, The Lyric (2005) features Stacey Kent extensively and is the first release on his own record label, Token. The album recently hit the charts in Poland, France, Spain, Hong Kong and the UK. The Lyric featuring Stacey Kent has also just been awarded "Album of the Year" at the 2006 BBC Jazz Awards, announced 13th July 2006.
The Lyric will be released in the USA in September 2006.
So Nice
Jim Tomlinson Lyrics
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That would be very nice
Someone to love me right
That would be very nice
Someone to understand
Each little dream in me
Someone to take my hand
To be a team with me
So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me
Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me
Oh yeah, that would be so nice
Should it be you and me
I could see it would be nice
Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me
Oh yes, that would be so nice
Should it be you and me
I could see it would be nice
Should it be you and me
I could see it would be nice
Should it be you and me
I could see it would be nice
The lyrics to Jim Tomlinson's "So Nice" describe the desire for companionship and love. The singer longs for someone to hold them tight, love them right, and understand their dreams. They desire a partner to take their hand and be a team with them, samba-ing through life together. The singer wants someone to cling to them and stay with them through thick and thin, someone to sing them a little samba song and take their heart, giving their own heart in return. The overall message is one of a yearning for a loving partnership and all the joy that it would bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone to hold me tight
I'm yearning for someone who can give me a tight embrace
That would be very nice
It would bring pleasure and happiness to my life
Someone to love me right
Someone who can love me the way I deserve to be loved
Someone to understand
Someone who can comprehend my thoughts and feelings
Each little dream in me
Every aspiration I have within me
Someone to take my hand
I'm searching for a companion who will hold my hand
To be a team with me
And work together with me towards our common goals
So nice, life would be so nice
If I found that person, my life would be splendid
If one day I'd find
If I ever find that person
Someone who would take my hand
Someone who is willing to walk through life with me
And samba through life with me
And enjoy life with passion and joy like dancing samba
Someone to cling to me
Someone to hold me tight and never let go, good or bad times
Stay with me right or wrong
And support me whether I'm right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Someone to serenade me with sweet melodies
Some little samba song
A simple love song with a happy rhythm
Someone to take my heart
Someone to steal my heart and hold it dear
And give his heart to me
And give me his heart in return
Someone who's ready to
A person who is ready and willing
Give love a start with me
To begin a romantic relationship with me
Oh yeah, that would be so nice
It would bring immense happiness and joy to my life
Should it be you and me
If it's me and you alone
I could see it would be nice
I envision a beautiful future with you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Marcos Kostenbader Valle, Paulo Sergio Kostenbader Valle
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