Art Blakey continues to be a legend among drummers, while the works of his Jazz Messengers are treasured among jazz musicians.
Like Someone in Love
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Lyrics
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Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
The lyrics to Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers's song "Like Someone in Love" describe the experience of falling in love and the impact it has on one's daily life. The singer describes how they find themselves drawn to the stars and hearing guitars (likely a reference to romantic music), as if they are in a dreamlike state of being in love. The singer also notes how they feel astonished by the things that they do when the person they love is around them. They feel as though they are walking on air and often bump into things, as if they are not grounded in reality.
Finally, the singer admits that when they look at the object of their affection, they become weak and feeble, like a glove. The song's lyrics are teeming with metaphors and similes, such as the stars and guitars, walking with wings, and being limp like a glove. Overall, the song suggests that being in love can be an overwhelming experience that can affect one's perception of reality and their relationship with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
Recently, I have been spending my time looking at the stars,
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
I hear the sound of guitars and it reminds me of being in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Occasionally, I am surprised by my own actions.
Mostly whenever you're around me.
This usually happens when you are near me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Recently, I have been walking with a feeling of lightness and joy.
Bump into things like someone in love.
I sometimes accidentally bump into objects because I am lost in thought.
Each time I look at you,
Whenever I gaze upon you,
I'm limp as a glove,
I feel weak and powerless.
And feeling like someone in love.
I am overcome with the emotions of being in love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
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@albertbrown359
Yesss all these musicians know about love.Sounds like a beautiful beautiful thing.My Lawd!
@kevinlewellen1037
Lee Morgan's trumpet voice lives on through his wonderful recordings! Thank you for sharing this tremendous music!
@robscheps7722
Classic Blakey. Wayne, Lee, Timmons and Jymie all sound great here.
@Tubulous123
Yes!!!! Thank you!!!! 1Nation4Life <3 (y) !!!!! I came for the melody, and transported by Bobby Timmons' Solo - too wonderful for words.
@no3putts4ever
The great Lee Morgan! Gone from us too soon.
@richardgeschrey3965
Many trumpet players have covered this tune but no one has come close to Lee's genius solo where he swings from the rooftop. Perfection!
True expression in the moment captured in time. So artfull!
@tonystephens706
There will never be a nother Lee Morgan
@tonystephens706
Art Blakey West Montgomery Sunny Stint Jr Cook Horace Silver all are beyond Greatness
@tonystephens706
When you get a chance look at Kashmere Stage Band high school band unreal Jamie Foxx did a documentary High School band Tony like my comment hit me back
@jayherzog7683
The solos are beyond exquisite. The Messengers - Art at it's highest level