Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
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Diana Krall Lyrics
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"I am as constant as a northern star."
And I said, "Constantly in the darkness
Where's that at?
If you want me I'll be in the bar."
On the back of a cartoon coaster
In the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
With your face sketched on it twice
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
And I would still be on my feet
Oh I would still be on my feet
Oh I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I'm frightened by the devil
And I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
I remember that time you told me, you said,
"Love is touching souls"
Surely you touched mine
'Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
Still, I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said,
"Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed"
Oh but you are in my blood
You're my holy wine
You're so bitter, bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
The song "A Case of You" by Diana Krall is a hauntingly beautiful and poetic love song. The lyrics describe a past relationship that the singer is still deeply connected to. In the first verse, the singer recalls a conversation with their lover where the lover said they were "constant as a northern star." The singer then responds, "Constantly in the darkness, where's that at? If you want me I'll be in the bar." This could be interpreted as the singer feeling lost and unsure about the relationship despite their lover's assurance of constancy.
The second verse reveals more about the singer's character and their memories of the relationship. They describe themselves as a "lonely painter" who is drawn to those who aren't afraid, and recounts a conversation with their lover about the meaning of love. The lyrics "Surely you touched mine, 'Cause part of you pours out of me, In these lines from time to time" suggest that the singer finds solace in expressing their feelings through art and that their lover continues to influence and inspire them.
The chorus repeats the metaphor of the lover being in the singer's blood like "holy wine" and describes their love as both bitter and sweet. The final verse adds another layer to the relationship as the singer describes meeting another woman who knows their lover intimately and advises them to be prepared for pain. Despite this warning, the singer remains deeply connected to their lover and would still be standing after drinking a case of them.
Overall, "A Case of You" paints a picture of a relationship that is full of passion and pain but remains unforgettable and enduring.
Line by Line Meaning
Just before our love got lost you said,
"I am as constant as a northern star."
And I said, "Constantly in the darkness
Where's that at?
If you want me I'll be in the bar."
You said you would never leave me, but I know better. I can't take your dizzying emotions anymore, so I'm leaving. If you need me, I'll be drowning my sorrows in alcohol.
On the back of a cartoon coaster
In the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh Canada
With your face sketched on it twice
I made a drawing of Canada and your face twice while sitting and drinking alone, watching the TV in this unfamiliar bar.
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
And I would still be on my feet
Oh I would still be on my feet
I'm addicted to you. You're my sweet poison, and I could consume so much of you, yet still not stagger.
Oh I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I'm frightened by the devil
And I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
I'm just a painter living alone and isolated. I find myself drawn to people who aren't afraid to face the devil.
I remember that time you told me, you said,
"Love is touching souls"
Surely you touched mine
'Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time
I remember when you told me that love touches people's souls. You touched mine, and I feel part of you pouring out through my art.
I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said,
"Go to him, stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed"
I met a woman who reminded me of you. She knew everything about you; your past, your misdeeds, and your struggles. She advised me to go back to you, but warned me that it would be tough.
Oh but you are in my blood
You're my holy wine
You're so bitter, bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I'd be on my feet
I would still be on my feet
You're still a part of me. You're the sweetest and most bitter thing that has ever happened to me. I could go through many cases of you, but I know I could handle it because I'm still strong enough to stand.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Joni Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carolinegodden4364
@@dianajeankrallocobc7030 Hello there LOVELY SONGBIRD EXTRAORDINARY HEAVENLY BODY.
Caroline x
Mentone, Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺 STRAYA
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
SOUTHERN CROSS ➕
PLAYING FOR TARTARIAN DIMENSIONS,
KING 👑 ARTHUR
ME, 👑 GWENIVERE
YET to make first 👐
Yep 13 years of ridiculous, SHE HAS HIM
🎯 ♥ , Nearly .... 2.17 pm
Q1
Q2 + 8 = 10, 1
The brats at Keith STYLE Park, Saturday night trashed the joint.
Also, wrecked BUGS game tables.
Don't know how he is gonna kick their arses.
HE WILL, he don't like that kind of DISRESPECT.
Let's see.
Also I spent over 2 hours, picking up rubbish, removing broken glass, then brush and shovel on knees sweeping up glass shards.
No one helped.
Many compliments for my efforts, not one emulated my caring for community behaviour.
THE GOD FORCE AINT IMPRESSED.
SORRY TO SAY.
@maximiliaan575
Another once again of the best performer in all
outstanding perfection and performances
for a pretty singer in naturally finest of
the golden voice on top singers.
Believe me or not !
Notes:
1. Say something about this.
2. Do you agree with me ?
@aydantagiyeva98
Don't go changing, trying to please me
You never let me down before
I don't imagine you're too familiar
And I don't see you anymore
I would not leave you in times of trouble
We never could have come this far
I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
I'll take you just the way you are
Don't go trying some new fashion
Don't change the color of your hair
You always have my unspoken passion
Although I might not seem to care
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
I need to know that you will always be
The same old someone that I knew
Oh, what will it take till you believe in me
The way that I believe in you
I said I love you and that's forever
And this I promise from the heart
I could not love you any better
I love you just the way you are
I don't want clever conversation
I never want to work that hard
I just want someone that I can talk to
I want you just the way you are
@OfficialDianaKrall
New record 'This Dream of You' out now. Listen/order:
https://DianaKrall.lnk.to/ThisDreamOfYouID
@muhamadrefi2461
I love her vocal...very smooth end clear like a cake..
@randeejohnston8738
I am‼️‼️‼️‼️Love her❤️❤️❤️❤️
@gianlucadaniello5678
One Angel....
@diaquitaquita8984
AIN'T THIS A DIFFERENT VERSION
@diaquitaquita8984
YOU SOUND GLORIA ESTEFAN IN CERTAIN PARTS.
@AM-br4ix
It’s almost midnight and I needed to listen to someone who could mellow my soul: I thought of you Diana!! ❤❤🙏
@victoriabilstad3023
Diana, you play and sing this song so eloquently and beautifully. Thank you so much in bringing it to us.🥰
@bbordelon2
Imagine a duet with Diana and Billy Joel....both with that low register velty voices.....Diana you listening? Billy you listening? I think it would be astounding !!!!!
@penduloustesticularis1202
My dear, now departed dad flew 7000 miles to watch Diana live at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He was a megafan. And now so am I.