Ciari left the group in 1964, and began his career as a solo artist. Solo success was immediate -- his first album included an instrumental rhumba, "La Playa," which caught on in the bossa nova fervor of the time and became a big hit in France and over 40 other countries. At 20 years old, Ciari had sold several million records, and began a prolific and acclaimed career. The first Batacuda's Seven LP, recorded in 1970, was his first dedicated to exploring Latin music, and gained him many more devoted followers in Latin America. He recorded many charting albums and singles, and toured extensively. In 1974 he decided to move to Tahiti, exploring Polynesian music while performing throughout Southeast Asia. Ciari fell in love with a fashion model while touring Japan, and subsequently moved to that country and married her. Ciari and his new wife started a family immediately, having two children within a few years of their wedding.
The shadow of your smile
Claude Ciari Lyrics
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When you have gone
Will color all my dreams
And light the dawn
Look into my eyes my love and see
All the lovely things you are to me
It was far, too high
A teardrop kissed your lips
And so did I
Now when I remember spring
All the joys that love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile
The lyrics to Claude Ciari's classic song, The Shadow of Your Smile, capture the bittersweetness of love and the lingering memories that stay with us long after a relationship has ended. The song speaks of the impact that one person can have on our dreams and daily life, even after they are no longer in it. The phrase 'the shadow of your smile' beautifully captures the essence of this longing, as it reminds us of the happiness we once shared.
The lyrics further implore the listener to look into the eyes of a loved one, to see all the lovely things they bring into one's life. In doing so, the song becomes a love letter to that special someone who has left an indelible impression on the singer's heart. The song's nostalgic reference to spring and the joys of love only serve to heighten the sense of longing and nostalgia that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The shadow of your smile
The memory of your beautiful smile will linger with me.
When you have gone
After you depart my life.
Will color all my dreams
Will imbue my dreams with your presence and beauty.
And light the dawn
And brighten the start of each new day.
Look into my eyes my love and see
Gaze deeply into my eyes and witness the love I have for you.
All the lovely things you are to me
All the wonderful qualities and traits that make you special to me.
Our wistful little star
The star representing our love and longing.
It was far, too high
Our love felt unattainable and out of reach.
A teardrop kissed your lips
I kissed away a tear from your lips.
And so did I
I also shed a tear, reflecting your emotional state.
Now when I remember spring
When I reflect on past happier times.
All the joys that love can bring
All the happiness, excitement, and contentment that love can offer.
I will be remembering
I will always hold close the memories of.
The shadow of your smile
The memory of your beautiful smile that warms my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Mandel, Paul Webster
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