“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 ~
Love Me or Leave Me
Chantal Chamberland Lyrics
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You won't believe me but I love you only
I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else
You might find the night time the right time for kissing
But night time is my time for just reminiscing
Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
I intend to be independently blue
I want your love but I don't to borrow
To have it today and to give back tomorrow
My love is your love
There's no love for nobody else
In Chantal Chamberland's song "Love Me or Leave Me," the lyrics express a raw and honest approach to love. The line "Love me or leave me or let me be lonely" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It suggests that the author is not one to compromise, and that they value their independence enough not to be swayed easily by another. The second line, "You won't believe me but I love you only," is a plea to the object of the author's affection. It is an admission of their own vulnerability, but also an acknowledgement of their own strength.
The following lines, "I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else" speak to the idea that true happiness comes from within. The author is saying that they would rather be alone than compromise their own desires for the sake of someone else's. This line is particularly powerful because it reflects a sense of self-respect and self-worth that is not often seen in love songs.
The second verse, "You might find the night time the right time for kissing / But night time is my time for just reminiscing," reinforces the notion that the author is not in a hurry to fall in love. They are content with the simple moments, and perhaps even find solace in their own memories. The final line "There'll be no one unless that someone is you / I intend to be independently blue" is a challenge to the object of the author's affection. It suggests that if they cannot handle the author's independence, then they are not the right person for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Love me or leave me or let me be lonely
Either choose to love me and stay, or just leave me and let me be alone.
You won't believe me but I love you only
I know it may be hard to trust me, but I truly love only you.
I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else
Being with someone else won't make me truly happy, I'd rather stay alone.
You might find the night time the right time for kissing
Maybe you think night time is perfect for physical intimacy.
But night time is my time for just reminiscing
For me, night time is more of a time for reflecting on memories and thoughts.
Regretting instead of forgetting with somebody else
If I were with someone else, I'd always be missing what we had and regretting it.
There'll be no one unless that someone is you
I won't be with anyone else unless it's you that I'm with.
I intend to be independently blue
I'm perfectly fine being on my own and not necessarily 'happy'.
I want your love but I don't to borrow
I want your love, but I don't want feel obliged to return love.
To have it today and to give back tomorrow
I don't want to make promises about returning love that may be hard to keep.
My love is your love
The love I have is dedicated to you, and you alone.
There's no love for nobody else
I'm not interested in being with anyone else but you.
Contributed by Josiah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@margotrobichaud1155
Chantal Chamberland has proven again that she is a singer with soul and a voice that is perfect for a song like Nina Simone made popular. It,s a pleasure to listen to. Thanks Chantal!
@inkiwelch7517
This song has very light tune unlike its lyrics.. I enjoyed listening to the music and thank you so much for sharing it~ ^_^
@MrStevenrgarfinkel
This is a classic Nona Simone song and cover - Love Chantal, but she needs to be careful about covering a song that was so uniquely done by Nina over close to 60 years ago - this was in her heyday before her bi-polar condition took over and nearly ruined her life - what a comeback by her many years later - Nina traveled and lived in Europe, playing to small clubs and bars in France before finally returning to the US
@margotrobichaud1155
Nina Simone's tune was at a faster pace but this one is more modern and a better arrangement.
@maryridout2443
Great version of Doris Day's Classic from the James Cagney movie of the same name
@krunoslavluckystar7181
♥me or💥💨💨
@Cat-gn2fv
you won t believe...you,you, you
@chevy427ify
someday,,