Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée has a culturally rich background -- Dominican a… Read Full Bio ↴Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée has a culturally rich background -- Dominican and French, Gypsy -- and conservatory training (SUNY Purchase) that help to form the rhythmic and expressive foundation by which a jury of legendary vocalists including Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling, Dianne Reeves and Dee Dee Bridgewater judged her to be a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition in 2010. At the young age of twenty-six, Cyrille has since become one of the hottest young artists on the New York scene. She has already released four CDs with a variety of ensembles and performed at the top venues around the world. The New York Times dubs her, "one of those singers whom non-singing musicians call 'a musician.'"

Caravan
Cyrille Aimée Lyrics

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Night and stars above that shine so bright
The mystery of their fading light
That shines upon our caravan
Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Across the sand so I may keep
This memory of our caravan
This is so exciting
You are so inviting

Resting in my arms
As I thrill to the many charms
Of you upon my shoulder beneath the blue

Will I can find my dream come true
Within our desert caravan

Overall Meaning

The song "Caravan" by Cyrille Aimée captures the essence of a romantic journey with someone special. The opening lines of "Night and stars above that shine so bright, The mystery of their fading light" sets the stage for a magical adventure that is about to happen. The lyrics transport the listener to the desert, with the caravan being the symbol of the journey that is about to be taken. As the journey commences, the singer invites her lover to sleep on her shoulder as they cross the sand, and captures the memory of their time together in the caravan. The song is an ode to the beauty of shared experiences, and the memories that will last a lifetime.

The singer goes on to express her excitement about the journey, and how her lover is the perfect companion for it. As they travel, she feels the many charms of her lover and looks forward to finding her dream come true within the desert caravan. The song is a beautiful representation of the power of love and how it can transform even the simplest of journeys into memories that will be cherished forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Night and stars above that shine so bright
The darkness is illuminated by bright stars

The mystery of their fading light
The unknown cause of stars losing brightness

That shines upon our caravan
The stars provide light for the caravan

Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Sleep while we move quietly forward

Across the sand so I may keep
Traveling across the desert to preserve memories

This memory of our caravan
Preserving memories of the journey

This is so exciting
The experience is really thrilling

You are so inviting
The person is very welcoming

Resting in my arms
Comfortably and safely held

As I thrill to the many charms
Being enamored by the person's many appealing qualities

Of you upon my shoulder beneath the blue
The person is on the singer's shoulder under the blue sky