Larrieux was born and brought up in the neighborhood of Greenwich Village in New York City. Her mother was a dance critic and professor who encouraged Larrieux to grow up in a free-spirited, artistic environment. Many of her influences are drawn from R&B, soul, jazz, folk, hip-hop and gospel, with flashes of Middle Eastern, West African, and Indian ethnic styles. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.
As a solo artist, her music is mostly categorized as fitting within the nu-soul genre, though she also dabbles in jazz, blues and gospel sounds. She sang lead vocals with Sade's band Sweetback while Sade was on hiatus. On her last album 'Lovely Standards' she gravitated away from nu-soul to produce a cover album made up of songs from the jazz and blues singers that inspired her. Larrieux is also influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Prince — as she has previously credited on her website.
Beyond
Amel Larrieux Lyrics
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Across the street
Across the water where the two big blues meet
Across the widest space that make up reality
My love will still be
Beyond the sorrow
Beyond regret
Beyond the hardest times, man you ain't seen nothing yet
My love will still be
In your present and future
Above and under
Inside and outside
Close and asunder
From the moment you awake
Til the moonlight adorns your face
When your memories begin to fade
Never will my love
Above the sunset
Above the trees
Above the highs and lows that make up reality
Above the resting place of the body that I leave
My love will still be
My love will still be
The lyrics to Amel Larrieux's song Beyond depict a love that transcends physical boundaries and the hardships of life. The first stanza sets the tone for the entire song. The singer speaks of a love that exists beyond distance - "Across the room, Across the street, Across the water where the two big blues meet". It is a love that is not limited by the constraints of reality. This kind of love is beyond imagination and its reach is infinite. The singer maintains that even when they are separated by the widest space or reality, their love will still be present.
The second stanza speaks of a love that is capable of overcoming tough times. The lyrics go further to suggest that no event, no matter how traumatic, can harm the love the singer holds for their partner - "Beyond the sorrow, Beyond regret, Beyond the tremors of a quake you can't forget. Beyond the hardest times, man you ain't seen nothing yet, My love will still be". This stanza portrays a love that perseveres through the darkest times and ultimately strengthens the relationship. The chorus repeats this message of an unbreakable love that exists outside of the physical realm - "Above the sunset, Above the trees, Above the highs and lows that make up reality. Above the resting place of the body that I leave, My love will still be".
The lyrics to Beyond express a deep and abiding love that cannot be extinguished by distance or hardship. The song is a testament to the strength and power of love in its purest form.
Line by Line Meaning
Across the room
Despite distance, my love will remain.
Across the street
No matter how close or far we are, my love endures.
Across the water where the two big blues meet
Even if we're separated by an ocean, my love persists.
Across the widest space that make up reality
Regardless of what obstacles come our way, my love transcends them all.
Beyond the sorrow
My love extends beyond any pain or sadness we may encounter.
Beyond regret
I love you despite any past mistakes or regrets.
Beyond the tremors of a quake you can't forget
My love is resilient and will continue even in the face of trauma or hardship.
Beyond the hardest times, man you ain't seen nothing yet
Even when things get tough, my love is unbreakable.
In your present and future
No matter what happens in your life, my love will always be there.
Above and under
My love surrounds you from all directions and in all situations.
Inside and outside
My love encompasses your entire being, both inside and out.
Close and asunder
Whether we are close together or far apart, my love remains strong.
From the moment you awake
My love is with you every moment of your life, from the beginning of your day.
Til the moonlight adorns your face
My love remains with you until the end of the day, when the moon lights up the sky.
When your memories begin to fade
Even as time passes and memories start to fade, my love will never diminish.
Never will my love
My love is infinite and eternal.
Above the sunset
My love expands beyond the beauty of a sunset.
Above the trees
My love is higher than the trees, and reaches to the skies.
Above the highs and lows that make up reality
My love is not affected by the ups and downs of life, and remains constant.
Above the resting place of the body that I leave
Even after I pass away, my love will still endure and remain with you.
My love will still be
My love is unwavering, strong, and everlasting.
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