Since their debut album for INFRACom!'s 10th anniversary they achieved an excellent reputation being one of the internationally most successful German jazz acts with more than 60.000 copies sold worldwide so far. Their second album Point of View was highly acclaimed by the press and followed by a successful clubtour and invitations to internationally renowned jazz festival. Expansion, the third album, presents a new side of the the band. Besides awsome reinterpretations [re:jazz] released their first own compositions, fitting perfeclty into their [re:jazz] style.
The [re:jazz] band has seven members plus a technician: Inga Lühning (voc), Oliver Leicht (sax), Hanno Busch (git), Matthias Vogt (p), Heiko Himmighoffen (perc), Andreas Manns (b), Volker Schmidt (dr).
All I Need
[re:jazz] Lyrics
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To get behind this sun and cast my weight,
All I need is a peace of this mind,
Then I can celebrate.
All in all there's something to give,
All in all there's something to do,
All in all there's something to live,
All I need is a little sign,
To get behind this sun and cast this weight of mine,
All I need is the place to find,
And there I'll celebrate.
All in all there's something to give,
All in all there's something to do,
All in all there's something to live,
With you.
The lyrics of [re:jazz]'s All I Need speak about a need for time and peace of mind in order to celebrate life. The opening line "All I need is a little time, to get behind this sun and cast my weight" suggests a desire to escape from the present and perhaps find some more clarity or understanding, allowing one to release the burden of their worries. The repetition of "All in all" throughout the chorus emphasizes that there is always something to give, something to do and something to live for, particularly with the presence of a significant other. In the second verse, "All I need is a little sign, to get behind this sun and cast this weight of mine" further emphasizes the need for guidance and direction in order to achieve fulfillment.
The song as a whole can be seen as a reflective and introspective piece, questioning the purpose and value of one's current circumstances and the potential for meaningful connection with others. It acknowledges the challenges and weight that can come with everyday life, but also highlights the potential for celebration and joy. The melodies and arrangement of the song serve to enhance the introspective and reflective nature, with the use of soft, smooth instrumentation and a slow tempo building to a climax towards the end of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
All I need is a little time,
What I am seeking is some time for myself.
To get behind this sun and cast my weight,
To get away from the stress and burdens of life.
All I need is a peace of this mind,
All I require is a calm and peaceful state of mind.
Then I can celebrate.
Only then will I be able to truly enjoy life.
All in all there's something to give,
Overall, there is always something to offer.
All in all there's something to do,
Overall, there is always something to be done.
All in all there's something to live,
Overall, there is always something to live for.
With you..
And I hope to experience it all with you.
All I need is a little sign,
What I am looking for is some indication or guidance.
To get behind this sun and cast this weight of mine,
To escape the burdens that weigh me down.
All I need is the place to find,
All I need is a specific location to reach my goal.
And there I'll celebrate.
And there I will finally experience true joy and celebration.
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.