In addition to the worship of R&B and pop divas, Ana's current practice explores themes of gender & identity. In October of 2018, she decided to come out publicly as intersex, and is dedicated to being a voice for her community and speaking out about social justice for intersex youth.
In 2013, Ana was also fortunate enough to spend a few months in Uttarkhand, India where she met an incredible voice teacher who introduced her to classical Hindustani singing. Living and studying with this teacher deeply impacted her outlook on the voice as art. It was there that she began to see the singer - the Diva - as a symbol of divinity; that the unique power of one's voice comes from the vulnerability of using the body as an instrument. Be it romance, love, or worship of a deity - in order to access such depths of emotional expression, one must be willing to be intensely vulnerable, lay one's heart in the open air, expose what is kept hidden. This brief study was the catalyst that led her to finish her music study at the experimental Mills College in Oakland, CA, where she began to combine all of these influences into her current self-titled project. This album ~~~ was created during her last years residing in the Bay Area, a tribute to the great musicians who inspired her and the landscape where she spent her formative years.
Nocturne
Ana Roxanne Lyrics
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A light shines
And clouds fill the sky
And though the world sleeps
My eyes are wide
And for your name
My heart cries
The lyrics of Ana Roxanne's song "Nocturne" depict the feeling of restlessness and longing. The first line "And through the night, a light shines" can be interpreted as a symbol of hope in the midst of darkness. The second line "And clouds fill the sky" can represent a sense of uncertainty and confusion. The following lines "And though the world sleeps, my eyes are wide" suggest that the singer is unable to find rest or peace despite the world being at rest.
The final line "And for your name, my heart cries" reveals that the singer's restlessness is due to thinking about someone they deeply care about. The song is a beautiful and melancholic piece that evokes a strong emotional response in the listener. Overall, the lyrics are a testament to the power of love and how it can keep us awake and yearning for someone.
Line by Line Meaning
And through the night
In the darkness of the night,
A light shines
I see a glimmer or a ray of light shining somewhere, perhaps from the stars or the moon or some distant lamp post.
And clouds fill the sky
Although the sky is dark, clouds obscure what little light there is and give a sense of weight or heaviness to the atmosphere.
And though the world sleeps
While everyone else is sleeping and the world is at rest,
My eyes are wide
I cannot sleep or rest; my eyes are open and alert.
And for your name
I am calling out to someone, perhaps a lover or friend, or a distant memory of someone important to me.
My heart cries
My emotions are intense and my heart is heavy with longing or sadness, as I yearn for the presence of that person.
Writer(s): Ana Roxanne
Contributed by Mia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.