She is noted for her elegant interpretations of standards, ballads, and blues. Her characteristic inflections have sometimes prompted comparisons to stylistic devices employed by Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Jones' recordings, particularly her debut record (Don't Go To Strangers, 1960), have earned wide admiration in a new generation of listeners.
She had three Grammy nominations, for the Don't Go to Strangers LP in 1960, Save Your Love for Me in 1981, and My Buddy in 1999.
Jones had a musical partnership of more than thirty years with tenor sax player Houston Person, who received equal billing with her. He also produced her albums and served as her manager.
Jones was born in Aiken, South Carolina, and raised in Harlem. She died at the age of 72 from cancer. She was survived by her husband, John Medlock, and a granddaughter.
Someday My Prince Will Come
Etta Jones Lyrics
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There is someone I'm longing to see
Someone I simply can't help but adore
Someone who'll thrill me forever
Some day my prince will come
Some day I'll find my love
And how thrilling that moment will be
When the prince of my dreams comes to me
He'll whisper, I love you,
And steal a kiss or two
Though he's far away,
I'll find my love some day
Some day when my dreams come true
Some day I'll find my love
Someone to call my own
And I'll know her the moment we meet
For my heart will start skipping a beat
Some day we'll say and do
Things we've been longing to
Though she's far away
I'll find my love some day
Some day when my dreams come true
The lyrics to Etta Jones's song "Someday My Prince Will Come" speak of a romantic longing for a perfect love. The singer describes waiting for the one person that they adore and hope to spend their life with. They dream of finding their prince charming, a man who will thrill them forever and make them feel loved. The imagery used to describe this perfect love is romantic and idealistic, with the promise of stolen kisses and loving whispers. The singer is aware that this person is far away, but they have hope that one day they will find each other and their dreams will come true.
On a deeper level, the song reflects the universal desire for love and companionship. It speaks to the hope that everyone has that they will find someone who loves and accepts them completely. The lyrics capture the anticipation, the longing, and the excitement that comes with falling in love. The song's message is essentially that no matter how far away your dreams may seem, there is always a possibility that they will come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere waiting for me
I believe that in the world there is a person who is meant for me
There is someone I'm longing to see
I have a strong desire to meet this person
Someone I simply can't help but adore
I have a deep affection for this person and cannot control my feelings
Someone who'll thrill me forever
This person will bring excitement and happiness to my life always
Some day my prince will come
One day, the person who is perfect for me will arrive
Some day I'll find my love
At some point in my life, I will discover the person I am meant to be with
And how thrilling that moment will be
The moment I meet this person, it will be an extremely exciting and emotional experience
When the prince of my dreams comes to me
The person who is perfect for me will finally arrive in my life
He'll whisper, I love you,
This person will express their love for me softly
And steal a kiss or two
We will share intimate moments and express our affection physically
Though he's far away,
Even though this person is not nearby presently
I'll find my love some day
I am confident that I will meet this person eventually
Some day when my dreams come true
This magical moment will occur when all my wishes and desires are granted
Someone to call my own
This person will belong only to me
And I'll know her the moment we meet
As soon as we lay eyes on each other, I will recognize that this is the person I have been searching for
For my heart will start skipping a beat
I will experience a physical sensation in my chest due to the excitement and love I feel
Some day we'll say and do
In the future, we will share moments together
Things we've been longing to
We will finally be able to experience the things we have been hoping and waiting for
Though she's far away
Even if this person is not currently in my vicinity
I'll find my love some day
I am confident that I will eventually discover this person
Some day when my dreams come true
This momentous event will occur when everything I have dreamed of is brought to life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Churchill, Larry Morey
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