His GRP debut album Freedom at Midnight was his biggest seller and most popular album. Benoit also says that it was his favorite album to produce, because it was when "everything came together," as he stated in an interview on smoothviews.com.
Out of respect for one of his main influencers, Bill Evans, he dedicated his 1992 album Letter to Evan to him.
Many of his songs employed a string section, most notably on his American Landscape and Orchestral Stories albums in 1997 and 2005, respectively. He has said that it is his dream to release a symphonic album.
In 2000, after the death of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, he released a memorial album entitled Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years! Collaborators included the chorus group Take 6, guitarist Mark Antoine and trumpeter Chris Botti. He also did the music for "Peanuts" in the later specials.
He is a close friend of The Rippingtons' guitarist and lead Russ Freeman, and they often appeared on each other's albums. They also released collaborative efforts The Benoit/Freeman Project and The Benoit / Freeman Project 2.
When The Winter
David Benoit Lyrics
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But I think I see something in your eyes
Though I could be wrong.
Winter is here and all the roses lie deep beneath the snow
That's where lovers go to hide from pain and sorrow.
Never for sure when your luck will turn
Waiting out that snowy day
Why love keeps on going when there's no one there.
Pardon me sir, I think it's up from here.
Take this one from me, one day you'll feel free to
Fly away wherever you want to.
Never can tell where the dawn will break
When you find your shoulder to cry on.
After a spell you won't feel the ache
And you'll forget the corner you've been living in so long.
You'll breathe a sigh and see it's time to move along
Just a little stronger when the winter's gone.
When the winter's gone.
The lyrics of the song "When The Winter's Gone" by David Benoit are full of simple yet profound insights about the nature of love and hope. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that he doesn't know the person he is addressing but can sense something in his eyes. This line is a subtle hint at the fact that one can never fully know or understand the emotions and struggles of another person, yet there is always room for empathy and understanding.
The central theme of the song is the idea of weathering through the tough times in life, particularly the winter season that represents hardship and struggle. The roses lying deep beneath the snow symbolize the love that is hidden and suppressed during tough times, but still manages to survive and bloom again when the winter is gone. The singer urges the listener to hold on to hope and keep waiting for that brighter day when things will turn around.
The second half of the song is more inspiring, as the singer encourages the listener to see the brighter side of life and move on from their pain. The message is clear: even in the depths of despair, there is always hope for a better future. The imagery of flying away and finding someone to rely on is a powerful reminder that sometimes, we need others to lift us up and help us overcome our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Pardon me sir, I don't know who you are.
Excuse me, sir, I am not familiar with your identity.
But I think I see something in your eyes
Although not entirely certain, I believe I perceive something through your eyes.
Winter is here and all the roses lie deep beneath the snow
The winter season is upon us, and all the roses are buried beneath the snow-covered ground.
That's where lovers go to hide from pain and sorrow.
It's a hiding place for lovers to avoid suffering and misery.
Never for sure when your luck will turn
It's impossible to predict when your fortune might change.
Waiting out that snowy day
Enduring through that blustery winter day.
Hope for a cure that someday you'll learn
Remaining optimistic that someday you will find a remedy for your troubles.
Why love keeps on going when there's no one there.
The perplexing notion of love persisting despite the absence of anyone.
Pardon me sir, I think it's up from here.
Excuse me, sir, I believe things shall get better from this point onward.
Take this one from me, one day you'll feel free to
I give you this piece of advice, perhaps someday you'll have the freedom to
Fly away wherever you want to.
Depart to whichever destination you desire.
Never can tell where the dawn will break
It's unforeseeable where and when a new day will commence
When you find your shoulder to cry on.
When you discover someone to rely on during tough times.
After a spell you won't feel the ache
Following a period of time, the pain will diminish in intensity.
And you'll forget the corner you've been living in so long.
You'll no longer remember being confined to a desolate corner for a prolonged duration.
You'll breathe a sigh and see it's time to move along
You'll eventually exhale a breath and realize it's time to progress forward.
Just a little stronger when the winter's gone.
Strengthened slightly after emerging victorious over the winter season.
When the winter's gone.
Post cold-season.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BRYAN BENOIT, DAVID PACK, DAVID ROBERT PACK, JENNIFER WARNES
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