Also..... there is alot more about him than the info provided above
A flexible pianist and keyboardist, Bobby Lyle has long straddled the boundaries between straight-ahead and more commercial forms of jazz. He grew up in Minneapolis and at age six took piano lessons from his mother, who was a church organist. Lyle played clarinet for a period in junior high school before switching back to piano. He considers Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner, and Art Tatum to have been his early influences. Lyle's first gig was when he was 16 and, after two years of college, in 1964 he became a full-time musician. He spent six years playing locally in Minneapolis and then toured for two years with Young-Holt Unlimited. After returning to Minneapolis for local work (recording a set in 1974 that was released just in Japan), in 1976 Lyle moved to Los Angeles where he quickly got a job with Sly & the Family Stone. After playing with Ronnie Laws, he recorded two solo albums for Capitol. Lyle made guest appearances on recordings by George Benson, Phyllis Hyman, and Esther Phillips and in the early '80s toured with Benson and became Bette Midler's musical director. After two years with Al Jarreau, Lyle recorded a straight-ahead combo date for King (which was reissued as an Evidence CD), conducted for Anita Baker in 1986, and worked with Gerald Albright. In 1988 he began a long association with Atlantic that resulted in the release of six albums between 1989 and 1997, with Pianomagic, a 1991 album of piano solos, being one of the highlights of his career. Bobby Lyle has remained a highly versatile and valuable keyboardist as both leader and sideman during the new millennium, releasing such albums as 2002's Joyful, 2004's Straight and Smooth, and 2006's Hands On on independent labels. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
Poinciana
Bobby Lyle Lyrics
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Pale moon is casting shadows from above
Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat
Within me, there grows a rhythmic, savage beat
Love is everywhere, it's magic perfume fills the air
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care
Poinciana, from now until the dawning day
Love is everywhere, it's magic perfume fills the air
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care
Poinciana, from now until the dawning day
I'll learn to love forever, come what may
Poinciana
is a song that invokes imagery of love and nature, specifically the Poinciana tree with its branches speaking of love and the pale moon casting shadows from above. The lyrics also suggest a sense of wild passion, with the jungle heat and rhythmic, savage beat growing within the singer. Throughout the song, love is described as a magic perfume that fills the air and causes the singer's heart to sway in time. The repetition of the phrase "I'll learn to love forever, come what may" emphasizes the everlasting nature of love and the singer's commitment to it.
This song could be interpreted in different ways, but one interpretation considers the Poinciana tree as a symbol of resilience and endurance. The tree's brilliant orange-red flowers bloom even in the harshest environments, and their bright colors represent a hope that love can flourish even in difficult times. The jungle heat and savage beat within the singer evoke a sense of primal passion and love that can survive any obstacles. Overall, the song presents a romantic and optimistic view of love, where it can last through all challenges and grow stronger over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love
The beautiful Poinciana tree expresses love through its branches and leaves.
Pale moon is casting shadows from above
The moonlight is creating shadows that add to the romantic atmosphere.
Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat
The Poinciana tree is evocative of a hot and tropical climate.
Within me, there grows a rhythmic, savage beat
The ambiance of the Poinciana tree makes the artist feel a primitive rhythm in their heart.
Love is everywhere, it's magic perfume fills the air
Love is all around, and you can smell its sweet scent.
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care
As the Poinciana tree sways, the singer's heart beats in time, and they have learned to cherish love.
Poinciana, from now until the dawning day
From this moment until morning, the Poinciana tree will continue to inspire love.
I'll learn to love forever, come what may
The artist will commit to loving forever, no matter what obstacles come their way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Bernier, Nat Simon
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