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.
Martha My Dear
Brad Mehldau Lyrics
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Though I spend my days in conversation, please
Remember me
Martha, my love
Don't forget me
Martha, my dear
Hold your head up, you silly girl
When you find yourself in the thick of it
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Silly girl
Take a good look around you
Take a good look you're bound to see
That you and me were meant to be
With each other
Silly girl
Hold you're hand out, you silly girl
See what you've done
When you find yourself in the thick of it
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Silly girl
Martha, my dear
You have always been my inspiration
Please, be good to me
Martha, my love
Don't forget me
Martha, my dear.
The lyrics to Brad Mehldau's song Martha My Dear are a heartfelt message from one person to another, pleading with them not to forget the love and connection they once shared. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they spend their days in conversation, but that even so, they hope that Martha will remember them. The repetition of Martha's name throughout the song reinforces the idea that she holds a central place in the singer's life and heart.
The second verse of the song takes a more scolding tone, with the singer addressing Martha as a "silly girl." This could be seen as a lighthearted tone, but with the context of the rest of the song, it feels more like the singer is trying to get Martha to snap out of something and remember the love they shared. There is a hint of humor in the line where the singer tells Martha to "help yourself to a bit of what is all around you," but the overall message of the song is one of longing and vulnerability.
The final verse of the song is a reiteration of the singer's love and admiration for Martha. They tell her she has always been their inspiration and beg her not to forget them. The use of "please" and "be good to me" are particularly poignant and drive home the idea that the singer is desperate to make Martha remember their love.
Overall, the lyrics to Martha My Dear are a poignant and heartfelt plea for someone not to forget the love they once shared. The use of repetition and intimate language drive home the idea that the singer is deeply connected to Martha and hopes that she can remember the same deep love they once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Martha, my dear
Addressing the person of affection or admiration in a gentle musing.
Though I spend my days in conversation, please
Even though I talk to others a lot, please give me a special place in your heart.
Remember me
Keep me in your thoughts, cherish our time together.
Martha, my love
Addressing the same person with a note of intense affection or devotion.
Don't forget me
Please keep me as a special part of your life, even when we are apart.
Martha, my dear
Repeating the opening line with the same sense of tenderness and admiration.
Hold your head up, you silly girl
Be brave and confident, despite any mistakes or missteps you make.
Look what you've done
Reflecting on a past mistake, making the listener take stock of their actions.
When you find yourself in the thick of it
During times of confusion or turmoil, when things seem overwhelming or unclear.
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Take comfort and solace in the things that surround you like nature, loved ones, or simple pleasures.
Silly girl
Affectionate and gentle teasing, meant to disarm and comfort the listener.
Take a good look around you
Take a moment to appreciate the world and the people in it.
Take a good look you're bound to see
If you look closely, there are always beautiful moments and things to be seen.
That you and me were meant to be
Asserting that the two people belong together, perhaps as a romantic pair or a lifelong friendship.
With each other
Clarifying that the two people are meant to be together and support each other.
Hold you're hand out, you silly girl
Encouraging the listener to be open to the world and all that it holds - an invitation to embrace life.
See what you've done
Reminding the listener of their previous mistake, but in a gentle and understanding way.
Martha, my dear
Repeating the opening line once again, this time just before a sincere confession.
You have always been my inspiration
Declaring the intense admiration and high regard the singer has for Martha.
Please, be good to me
Asking that Martha treat the artist well, because of how much they care.
Martha, my love
One last use of this term of endearment, just prior to the closing line.
Don't forget me
A final plea to be remembered and held close, emphasizing the depth of feeling expressed throughout the song.
Martha, my dear.
A final reprise, meant to linger in the mind of the listener as the song ends.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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