Botti is also a former radio host. His show, called "Chill with Chris Botti," focused mainly on "chill" music, which is described as "smooth jazz with a touch of cool jazz."
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Chris Botti Lyrics
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do you miss me tonight?
are you sorry we driffted apart?
does your memory stray to a bright summer day?
were i kissed you and called you sweetheart?
do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
is your heart filled with pain?
The lyrics of Chris Botti's "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" describe a person who is separated from their lover and is feeling immense loneliness. The lyrics begin by asking the lover if they are feeling lonely tonight and if they miss the person singing the song. It then moves on to asking if the lover regrets the separation and if they remember the fun times they had together, specifically referencing a bright summer day when the singer called the lover sweetheart and kissed them.
The second half of the song explores the impact of the separation on the lover's surroundings. The singer asks if the chairs in the lover's parlor feel empty without the singer there, and if the lover pictures the singer at their doorstep. Finally, the singer asks if the lover's heart is filled with pain, indicating that they are experiencing similarly intense emotions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" present a picture of love lost and the pain that can come with separation. The song acknowledges the intense emotions involved in the process, both for the lover missing their partner and for the singer who feels similarly lonely and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you lonesome tonight?
Do you feel lonely tonight?
do you miss me tonight?
Are you missing me tonight?
are you sorry we drifted apart?
Do you regret that we have grown apart?
does your memory stray to a bright summer day?
Do you remember a happy summer day?
were i kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do you recall when I kissed you and called you my love?
do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do your chairs feel empty and bare without me by your side?
do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Do you imagine me standing at your doorstep?
is your heart filled with pain?
Are you experiencing deep pain in your heart?
tell me dear are you lonesome tonight?
Please tell me, my dear, are you feeling lonely tonight?
Contributed by Aubrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.