Alfie's trajectory was set when he left home to join the D'Oyly Carte Touring Opera Company. It was a fine experience but it wasn't enough for the young Boe. He wanted to learn his art thoroughly and left for London enrolling at the Royal College of Music. After graduating he joined the The National Opera Studio and then went on to the Villar Young Artists Programme at The Royal Opera House.
It has been well documented that Alfie's first break came when Baz Luhrmann, after spending two years looking for one of the main leads for his controversial production of Puccini's 'La Boheme' approached Alfie for the role. His performance on Broadway led to him winning a Tony Award which sits comfortably next to his John McCormack Young Voice Award and Lyric Tenor of the World Audience Award.
There have been many highlights in his career but the last 12 months have been exceptional. Alfie has enjoyed two chart topping classical albums and now finds himself on the eve of releasing his third studio album; he was nominated for a Classical Brit Award for 'Best Album' sharing the category with Sir Paul McCartney and Sting; he's toured the length and breadth of the country; performed at the Royal Albert Hall with Lesley Garratt and Sir Willard White; performed in a sell-out run of the English National Opera's production of Kismet alongside Michael Ball and performed at Clarence House where he graciously accepted the role as Ambassador for HRH's Arts & Kids Foundation.
Hushabye Mountain
Alfie Boe Lyrics
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Softly blows o'er lullaby bay.
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting--
Waiting to sail your worries away.
It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
And your boat waits down by the key.
The winds of night so softly are sighing--
Soon they will fly your troubles to sea.
Wave good-bye to cares of the day.
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from lullaby bay.
The song "Hushabye Mountain" by Alfie Boe is a beautiful lullaby that takes the listener on a journey to a peaceful and safe place, far away from the worries of the world. The first verse sets the calming scene, with a gentle breeze blowing over "lullaby bay" and filling the sails of waiting boats. The second verse reassures the listener that the destination, Hushabye Mountain, is not far away, and their troubles will soon be carried away by the winds of the night.
The chorus encourages the listener to close their eyes and say goodbye to the cares of the day, as their boat sets sail from Hushabye Mountain and takes them far away from the troubles of the world. The song is a beautiful reminder that sometimes we all need to let go of our worries and find a peaceful place to rest.
Line by Line Meaning
A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain
A soft, calming wind is blowing from Hushabye Mountain
Softly blows o'er lullaby bay.
The wind gently passes above the peaceful lullaby bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting--
The wind is strong enough to fill the sails of boats that are waiting
Waiting to sail your worries away.
These boats are waiting to take away all your worries
It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
Hushabye Mountain is not too far away
And your boat waits down by the key.
Your boat is waiting for you by the dock
The winds of night so softly are sighing--
The winds of the night are whispering softly
Soon they will fly your troubles to sea.
They will soon take away all your troubles to the sea
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain.
On Hushabye Mountain, just close your eyes
Wave good-bye to cares of the day.
Let go of all your worries of the day
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Watch your boat sail away from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from lullaby bay.
Sail far away from this peaceful, comforting place called lullaby bay
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Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN
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