Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée (pronounced: "Surreal Emmay") has a culturally … Read Full Bio ↴Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée (pronounced: "Surreal Emmay") 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.'"

What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life
Cyrille Aimee Lyrics

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I want to see your face in every kind of light
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make

What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life

That you spend it all with me

All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me

I want to see your face in every kind of light
In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make

Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two

Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life

All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cyrille Aimee's song "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life" express a profound desire to be with someone for the entirety of their existence. The singer longs to see the face of their loved one in every kind of light, from the gentle glow of dawn to the mysterious darkness of the night. They yearn to be the one who hears the silent wishes made as they stand before the candles on a birthday cake. The singer asks the question, "What are you doing the rest of your life?" as an invitation to spend all of it together.

The song emphasizes the idea of sharing a lifetime of experiences and moments. The singer desires to be present in every season and time, from the joyful to the mundane, from the small details of everyday life to the significant moments that shape our existence. They want to be the reason and rhyme behind the events of the loved one's life, to be the beginning and end of everything they encounter.

The lyrics also speak to the deep connection and love between the singer and their loved one. They want to see the hidden dreams and tomorrows reflected in their eyes, the world of love and passion that resides within. The singer promises to awaken what lies dormant, and even a simple kiss or two can bring to life the dormant desires and potential in their loved one's eyes.

Ultimately, the song expresses a profound commitment and longing to spend a lifetime of love and companionship together, creating memories and cherishing every moment.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to see your face in every kind of light
I want to see your true self in all situations and moods

In fields of dawn and forests of the night
I want to experience your presence during both the peaceful and challenging moments

And when you stand before the candles on a cake
And when you celebrate milestones and make wishes

Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
Allow me to be the person you confide in and share your deepest desires with

What are you doing the rest of your life?
What are your plans and intentions for the future?

North and South and East and West of your life
In all directions and aspects of your life

I have only one request of your life
I only ask for one thing in your life

That you spend it all with me
That you choose to spend your entire life with me

All the seasons and the times of your days
Every season and every moment of your life

All the nickels and the dimes of your days
All the small moments and details of your life

Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
Let the motivations and the poetic beauty of your life

All begin and end with me
All start and conclude with our connection

Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
The future possibilities and dreams that shine from your eyes

In the world of love that you keep in your eyes
In the realm of affection and emotion that you hold in your eyes

I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
I'll bring to life the hidden desires and passions within your eyes

It may take a kiss or two
It may require moments of intimacy and affection

Through all of my life
Throughout the entirety of my existence

Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
In every season and phase of my life

All I ever will recall of my life
All I will ever remember

Is all of my life with you
Is the time I have spent and will continue to spend with you

Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND

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