“Chamberland … Read Full Bio ↴Smoky, laid-back jazz vocals from a modern-day jazz maven.
“Chamberland is one of those rare contemporary artists who easily measures up to the greats. This is just too good not to rave about!." - Lee Oberg -
Every music genre is characterized by a unique style and specific instrumentation. For French Canadian guitarist & jazz vocalist Chantal Chamberland her sensuous, smoky voice is her trademark instrument.
With some of Chamberland’s personal musical influences as her canvas, this Quebec born chanteuse delivers knockout performances that are as unforgettable as the singer herself.
With 7 contemporary jazz releases, Chantal’s star shines brightly on an international stage. Her latest release, Temptation, showcases her impressive range as a vocal stylist. While always avoiding vocal gymnastics, Chamberland moves from quiet and intimate to sultry, sensual and soulful with seamless ease. The result is a Temptation you will gladly and inevitably succumb to.
From multiple appearances at the Montreal International Jazz Festival to headline concerts from Hong Kong to Cartagena, Chantal’s success internationally is not only a testament to her personal evolution but cements her role as one of the finest female interpreters of jazz today.
“Chantal has a warm, toasty voice that sends a glow through her audience" ~ Jerry D'Souza - All About Jazz ~
“Chantal Chamberland makes you fall in love with jazz all over again" ~ Jazz on the Rocks - 92.5FM ~
Cry Me A River
Chantal Chamberland Lyrics
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You cried the whole night through
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me
And now you say you love me
Well just to prove you do
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Go on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river............over you
The lyrics of Chantal Chamberland's song "Cry Me A River" speak of heartbreak, betrayal, and revenge. The song is about a relationship that has gone sour due to the unfaithfulness of one person. The singer is speaking to her former lover who left her in tears and is now experiencing the same pain. The line "Now you say you're lonely, you cried the whole night through" suggests that the other person is calling the singer after realizing their mistake, looking for comfort and forgiveness. However, the singer is done with the relationship and tells the person to "cry me a river," meaning to express their sorrow but not to expect her to come back to them. She had already "cried a river over you" because of the heartbreak he had caused her.
The verses also bring up memories of the past relationship where the person had a negative impact on her mental health ("you drove me, nearly drove me out of my head"), but never showed any emotional response to her pain ("while you never shed a tear"). The line, "Told me love was too plebeian; Told me you were through with me," showcases the person being critical of their relationship and dismissing the singer, making it easier for her to let go of the past. The last two lines, "And now you say you love me, well just to prove you do, come on and cry me a river," is the singer's way of getting back at the person who hurt her - by demanding that they express their sorrow and go through the same pain they caused her.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you say you're lonely
You claim to be alone and feeling desolate.
You cried the whole night through
You wept through the night until morning.
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
If you want to be emotional, go ahead and cry in my presence.
I cried a river over you
I also mourned deeply when you left me.
Now you say you're sorry
You claim to regret your previous actions.
For being so untrue
For your dishonesty and betrayal.
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
Your behavior caused me extreme stress and anxiety.
While you never shed a tear
You didn't show any sign of remorse or sorrow.
Remember, I remember all that you said
I still retain memories of your hurtful words.
Told me love was too plebeian
You claimed that our love was too common or ordinary.
Told me you were through with me
You said that our relationship was over.
And now you say you love me
You're now claiming that you have affection for me.
Well just to prove you do
To verify your statement, you want me to observe your actions.
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
You should express your emotions by crying in front of me.
Go on and cry me a river, cry me a river
You're encouraged to cry as much as you need to in my presence.
I cried a river............over you
Once again, I remind you that I was deeply affected by our breakup.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR HAMILTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lmh92
I cry immediatly when I hear that marvelous interpretation !
Fleurs Jardin
Beautiful!
alejandra bouchez
Excellent voice
Dixie Pena
Beautiful lyrics, and performance!
Maria Cecilia SIlva
que buena versión!! cuánta sensualidad en su voz y en la cadencia de la música!!
Donna Pranzarone
Thanks! One of my favs 🎤
LoveLight444
Bless You! Can't believe i was "Crying a River" when i got your email that you had posted her song "It's You" Truly lifted me up! Thanks so very Much!
passerat1
Fabulous voice from Chantal
jmack619
incredible lady
LoveLight444
Do you have her song "It's You" from her Serendipity album or have access to it, if so will you please, please post it? That is her best song, best of all i have heard!!! Anyone out there with her song "It's You" please post it, Great Song!!