In 2009, after more than 20 years of a successful and eclectic career, Anne Bisson returned to her first love with a CD of her own musical creations, Blue Mind, in which she was accompanied by Normand Guilbeault (double bass) and Paul Brochu (drums). The critics were unanimous: Anne Bisson is a natural jazz artist!
In 2011 she did it again, releasing Portraits & Perfumes, a CD with jazz standards(How Insensitive, The Nearness of You) in full and sometimes sizzling arrangements, an original cover of Pink Floyd’s Us and Them, and original pieces by the artist, all produced by Guy St-Onge.
We rarely see an artist accompany herself and perform jazz with such ease on stage! Her colorful personality, infectious energy, and evident love for music, combined with her delightful anecdotes about life’s strange twists, make each of Anne Bisson’s shows memorably unique!
Little Black Lake
Anne Bisson Lyrics
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Your hands
Your words
Your voice
My heart (?)
My voice, felt in your trees
I wish I could feel close to you
Always, Always
(?)
Music makes your heart beat right
But I know its me that keeps it going through the days
When you sit close to me and hold my hand
In the darkness
I wish I could feel close to you
Always, Always
I wish you could be with me, forever
Cause you told me, you told me that you love me
And nobody will never, never understand it
My heart (?)
You left me alone the other day
(?)
(?)
Sink down in this black lake
I wish I could feel close to you
Always, Always
For now on, you will be (?)
Forever, Forever
The lyrics of Anne Bisson's song "Little Black Lake" speak of the desire to be close to a loved one, to always be with them, and the pain of separation. The artist refers to the physical parts of the body that are involved in communication and connection - heart, hands, words, and voice - suggesting that it takes more than just words to truly feel close to someone. She also mentions the effect that music has on the heart, but ultimately it is the presence of the loved one that makes the heart beat right.
The artist expresses her frustration at not being able to be close to her loved one and her longing for them to be together forever. She also acknowledges that their love may not be easily understood or accepted by others but that it is deep and sincere. In the latter part of the song, the artist seems to be addressing her loved one directly, recalling a recent separation and the pain it caused, but also reaffirming their bond and commitment to each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Little Black Lake" express the powerful emotions that come with true love - the desire for closeness, the pain of separation, and the enduring commitment to being together.
Line by Line Meaning
Your heart
The emotions you feel inside
Your hands
The actions you take
Your words
The things you say out loud
Your voice
The sound of that resides within you
My heart (?)
The emotions I feel inside are unknown to me
My voice, felt in your trees
The sound of my voice resonates within your environment
I wish I could feel close to you
Always, Always
I desire to have a close connection with you at all times
I wish you could be with me, forever
(?)
I want you to be by my side for eternity
Music makes your heart beat right
Melodies help your emotions align
But I know its me that keeps it going through the days
However, it is my presence that sustains you
When you sit close to me and hold my hand
In the darkness
When we are physically close in moments of obscurity
Cause you told me, you told me that you love me
And nobody will never, never understand it
Because you expressed affection for me, and no one else can truly comprehend the depth of our relationship
My heart (?)
The emotions I feel inside are unknown to me
You left me alone the other day
(?)
You abandoned me recently and I have unanswered questions
(?)
This line is unclear and therefore unknown
Sink down in this black lake
Descend into a state of darkness
I wish I could feel close to you
Always, Always
I desire to have a close connection with you at all times
For now on, you will be (?)
Forever, Forever
From this point on, your status is uncertain, but I still want you to be a part of my life forever
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.