On her multi-faceted new album Smile, the sultry singer and songwriter goes deeper emotionally than ever before. Inspired by the steep challenges and great joys of keeping a long term relationship afloat, the 10 track collection invites fans and new listeners alike to experience compelling moments along the journey—from confusion and darkness to sparks of daylight and the assurance that no matter what, all will somehow work out for the best.
Carol co-produced Smile (and co-wrote all but one of its songs) with Grammy nominated keyboardist, recording artist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber, who played on her popular 2002 release Duboc and co-wrote the track “I Wanna Love Someone” with her on that album. Lorber invited several of the studio greats who worked on his most recent Jeff Lorber Fusion recording Galaxy to add their jazzy sensibilities and soulful power to the Smile sessions – including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, electric bassist Jimmy Haslip and guitarist Michael Thompson. Select tracks of Smile feature Grammy nominated bassist Brian Bromberg.
Say A Little Prayer
Carol Duboc Lyrics
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Like you did last summer
Yeah, let's twist again
Like you did last year
Do you remember when
Things were really hummin'
Yeah let's twist agin
Well, around and round and up and down
We go again
Come on baby make me know you love me so
Let's twist again
Like you did last summer
Yeah, let's twist again
Like you did last year
Well, around and round and up and down
We go again
Come on baby make me know you love me so
Let's twist again
Like you did last summer
Yeah, let's twist again
Like you did last year
Oh come on and let's twist again
Like you did last year
The lyrics of Carol Duboc's song Say a Little Prayer is an invitation to twist again. The words suggest that the singer wishes to relive a moment from the past, when they last twisted with someone or a group of people. The lines "Do you remember when / things were really hummin'" allude to the idea that the past was fun and exciting, and that it is worth revisiting. The repetition of the lines "let's twist again" emphasizes the singer's desire to relive the moment and their fondness for it.
The description of the twisting dance as going "around and round and up and down" is a reference to the movements involved in the dance, and it captures the energy and dynamism of the moment. The lyrics also contain a plea from the singer to their partner to "make [them] know [they] love [them] so," suggesting that the twisting experience was not just a physical act, but an expression of love or affection.
Overall, the lyrics of Say a Little Prayer convey a sense of nostalgia, a desire to re-experience a past moment of joy and connection, and an appreciation for the energy and excitement of dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on let's twist again
Encouragement to dance the Twist
Like you did last summer
Recollecting a past event where the Twist was danced
Yeah, let's twist again
Reiteration of the encouragement to dance the Twist
Like you did last year
Recollecting a past event where the Twist was danced
Do you remember when
Questioning the listener's memory of a past event
Things were really hummin'
Describing a past event where the atmosphere was lively
Yeah let's twist again
Reiteration of the encouragement to dance the Twist
Twist the time is here
Suggesting that it is a suitable time to dance the Twist again
Well, around and round and up and down
Description of the movements involved in dancing the Twist
We go again
Indication that the dance is beginning again
Come on baby make me know you love me so
Requesting affection from a dance partner
Oh come on and let's twist again
A further encouragement to dance the Twist
Like you did last year
Recollecting a past event where the Twist was danced
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group
Written by: KAL MANN, DAVID APPELL
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