In 1994 he founded Brad Mehldau Trio, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy; in 2005, Jeff Ballard replaced Rossy. Brad Mehldau started playing piano at the age of six, and has released more than ten albums.
Dear Prudence
Brad Mehldau Lyrics
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Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
Look around round round
Look around round round
Oh look around
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Dear Prudence like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence won't you let me see you smile?
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
The song "Dear Prudence" by Brad Mehldau is a cover of The Beatles' original song of the same name. The lyrics are addressed to Prudence Farrow, who was the sister of Mia Farrow and was present with The Beatles during their trip to India to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The song is a plea to Prudence to enjoy the beauty of the world and to come out of her isolation and enjoy life.
The first verse begins with an invitation to Prudence to come out and play, as the sun is shining, and the sky is blue. The second verse implores Prudence to open her eyes and see the beauty of nature around her, reminding her that she is connected to everything. The chorus encourages Prudence to smile and embrace the world's beauty.
The repetition of the line "look around" in the bridge emphasizes the idea that Prudence needs to pay attention to her surroundings and not stay isolated. The final chorus repeats the same ideas from the first, highlighting the overall message that life is too beautiful to be missed by staying isolated.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dear Prudence" convey a message of encouragement to embrace life and see its beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
The singer wants Prudence to join them in experiencing life's pleasures.
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The singer is encouraging Prudence to start each day with an open mind and positive attitude.
The sun is up, the sky is blue
The singer is pointing out the beauty of the natural world around them.
It's beautiful and so are you
The artist is complimenting Prudence's inner and outer beauty, and affirming her worth as a person.
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
The artist is urging Prudence to be more aware of the world and to appreciate the simple joys of life.
Look around round round, Look around round round, Oh look around
The singer is emphasizing the importance of being present and noticing the world around us.
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
The singer wants Prudence to enjoy herself and be happy, and to be comfortable expressing that to others.
The clouds will be a daisy chain, So let me see you smile again
The artist is suggesting that even bad situations can have a bright side, and they want Prudence to focus on those good things and smile.
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
The artist is once again inviting Prudence to join them in enjoying life.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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