The sixteen great pop standards on which they collaborate here turn into a celebration of the joys of simplicity. These are two virtuosos, masters with neither a need to outdo each other nor to hide behind flashy pyrotechnics. Vignola's clarity dominates on the melodies while Pizzarelli, on a seven-string electric, provides the most faithful partnering. The closeness of their chemistry is immediately evident on the opening tune, "Whispering. Vignola plucks a few notes while Pizzarelli, all subtle mellow warmth, joins in almost imperceptibly.
They next glide into "I Can Dream, Can't I? , capturing a yearning which if anything is more than matched later by the incredible tenderness they express on "P.S. I Love You. Mood and tempo are shifted effortlessly for the sensual bolero beats of "Temptation, as throbbing colors from Vignola ride on an undulating wave of current from Pizzarelli. On the great Glenn Miller hit "Moonlight Serenade, Pizzarelli's mellow chords with Vignola's lyrical eloquence perfectly capture the dreamy romanticism of the Swing Era classic.
Recollections of moments as sublime as Sinatra's "In the Wee Small Hours and Ella's "Like Someone In Love come to mind. As with those masterpieces, each tune seems woven into a seamless, totally satisfying whole. Moonglow is melodious bliss.
By ANDREW VELEZ
September 21, 2005
I'm Confessin'
Bucky Pizzarelli & Frank Vignola Lyrics
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Tell me, do you love me too?
I'm confessin' that I need you,
Honest I do, need you every moment.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
But your lips deny they're true,
Will your answer really change things
Making me blue?
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
Saying "can't we still be friends"
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
All in life on you depends.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
The lyrics to Bucky Pizzarelli & Frank Vignola's song "I'm Confessin'" address a confession of love to an unknown recipient. The singer states that they love the person and asks if the feeling is mutual. The singer then declares that they need the individual every moment. The second verse talks about the contradiction between the person's eyes and lips. The singer explains that they read strange things in the person's eyes that are proving contrary to what their lips are speaking.
The song goes on to express the fear of being left by this individual, pondering if they can still remain friends. The singer becomes vulnerable, highlighting that all in life depends on the person they are confessing their love to. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer may be dreaming of the person and that confessing their love is something they will do all over again.
Overall, the song captures the essence of the fear of rejection and the joy of finally confessing one's feelings. The lyrics communicate the message that love can be fragile and uncertain but is still worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm confessin' that I love you,
I am revealing that I have feelings of love for you.
Tell me, do you love me too?
I am asking if you have the same feelings of love for me.
I'm confessin' that I need you,
I am admitting that I am reliant on you.
Honest I do, need you every moment.
I truly do need you every single moment.
In your eyes I read such strange things,
I can sense unusual emotions in your eyes.
But your lips deny they're true,
You deny these emotions verbally.
Will your answer really change things
I wonder if your response will alter our relationship.
Making me blue?
Causing me sadness?
I'm afraid some day you'll leave me,
I have a fear that one day you may depart from me.
Saying "can't we still be friends"
You may suggest staying friends even if we break up.
If you go, you know you'll grieve me,
If you leave, it will cause me great sadness.
All in life on you depends.
You hold a significant importance in my life.
Am I guessin' that you love me,
I am uncertain if you have feelings of love for me.
Dreaming dreams of you in vain,
I am dreaming of a future with you that may not become a reality.
I'm confessin' that I love you, over again.
I am reiterating how deeply I love you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Al J Neiburg, Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds
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