Born and raised in San Francisco, Afro-Filipina Anna Maria Flechero wrote lyrics, composed music and accompanied her brothers’ bands in various local music competitions. In her early 20’s Ms. Flechero co-founded Blessed Soul, a 13-piece Latin jazz band that performed on the same concert bills with such heavyweights as Santana, Pete Escovedo, Malo, and Graham Central Station. Eventually, Ms. Flechero ventured out on her own as a solo artist and landed a gig in Fukuoka, Japan after being described by the San Francisco Chronicle as a “modern day blues singer." In Fukuoka, Ms. Flechero performed at the internationally known Blackberrys and while there she met and sat in one night with jazz greats Cedar Walton, Billy Higgins and Tony Dumas.
2004 was a pivotal year for Ms. Flechero when she released her first CD, Journey Into The Fourteenth Hour, boldly redefining music on her own terms infusing bossa nova, Latin, R&B and gospel rhythms into a jazz equation. Jazz Review described Journey as an “articulate and serious expression of vocal jazz at its finest.” Journey features tracks: “Trouble On My Mind,” which is Ms. Flechero's socially conscience take on the immorality of war, drugs, etc.; the inspirational “I Believe” and the universal cry of “I Betcha Never Thought” (renamed “My Dream Is Your Dream”). “Trust In Me” and “Quiet Time” remembers moments of love. Journey Into The Fourteenth Hour is a powerful statement about life and love.
Following up in 2008, Ms. Flechero released her second CD, Within The Fourteenth Hour, featuring jazz luminary Cedar Walton. Within The Fourteenth Hour is a 10-track CD of well known jazz and pop standards improvised plus one original, “Pretty Soon.” Jazz Police wrote, “Anna Maria’s incomparable voice creates a voyage from start to finish, each song having its own specialty and flavor to truly create a diverse passage from track to track, but it is in the final cut, ‘Pretty Soon,’ where we get a full view of Anna’s abilities as a lyricist and composer… Musically, Anna Maria has created a beautiful composition that is texturally stunning and harmonically rich.” Music reviewer Paul Freeman of the Palo Alto Daily News agrees: “San Francisco jazz singer Anna Maria Flechero delivers an outstanding set. The soul and sophistication of her voice brings new meaning to such standards as ‘Misty’ and ‘I Wish You Love.’ Richly realized arrangements and production enhance her performances. The bonus track, ‘Pretty Soon,’ is a Flechero original that holds its own in the company of classic tunes.”
Internationally, Lithuania received Ms. Flechero with standing room only concerts at the architecturally stunning 17th century Sv. Kotrynos Baznycia (St. Catherine's Church) turned music venue in the capital city of Vilnius and then at Kauno Valstybine Filharmonija (Kaunas State Philharmonic) in Kaunas, Lithuania before returning the United States for concerts on the Big Island of Hawaii.
In 2015, Ms. Flechero journeyed to her father's homeland performing at several concert venues in Manila. She returned in 2016 as a headliner at the West Philippine Sea Jazz and Blues Festival at the Birdland Beach Club resort in Bolinao, Philippines.
In 2009, Ms. Flechero signed with Arizona University Recordings affiliated with EMI, Sony BMG and others to distribute select songs internationally on several different jazz compilations including In Love With Jazz Vol. 3, The Ultimate Smooth Jazz Collectionand The Best Smooth Jazz…Ever! Vol. 4 released by EMI Music Poland, which features the works of—Nina Simone, Lizz Wright, Cassandra Wilson, Norah Jones and others.
In her latest work, Ms. Flechero crosses over from the jazz genre into the Urban/R&B genre with the single “Stand Up For Peace.” “Stand Up for Peace” is a nonviolent call to all to fight for democracy as well as other social issues, e.g., global warming, drug addiction, immigration, etc.
And I Love Her
Anna Maria Flechero Lyrics
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That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her to
I love her
She gives my everything
And tenderly
She brings to me
And I love her
A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her, ooh
The lyrics in Anna Maria Flechero's song And I Love Her convey a pure and unconditional love that the singer has for their significant other. The lyrics in the first verse express how the singer gives all their love to the other person, and if anyone were to see how much love they have for her, they would love her too. The lyrics in the second verse reveal how the other person gives everything to the singer and how their tender kisses mean everything to them. The chorus reiterates the love they have for each other and how it will never die, as long as they have each other.
The last verse talks about the beauty of the stars and the darkness of the sky, which is a metaphor for how love can be beautiful but also challenging. However, the singer knows that their love is strong, and it will never die. Overall, the lyrics in this song convey a deep love that is both beautiful and unwavering, demonstrating the power and beauty of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
I give her all my love
The amount of love I give her is unmeasurable
That's all I do
There is nothing else as important to me as making her happy
And if you saw my love
If you saw her, you would see how amazing and lovable she is
You'd love her to
You would also fall in love with her if you knew her like I do
She gives my everything
She is my everything, and I am grateful for her presence in my life
And tenderly
She treats me with love and care every day
The kiss my lover brings
Her kisses bring joy and happiness to my life
She brings to me
Through her love, she brings me so much happiness
A love like ours
Our love is special and unique
Could never die
Our love is eternal and will never fade away
As long as I
As long as I have her by my side
Have you near me
I know our love will stay strong and thrive
Bright are the stars that shine
I see the beauty and wonder in the world because of our love
Dark is the sky
But even in the darkest times, our love brings light and hope
I know this love of mine
I am sure of this love that we share
Will never die
It will last forever and beyond
And I love her, ooh
And I will always love her, forever and ever
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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