Smith signed a contract with Universal Classics and Jazz for a £2.3 million advance in December 2008, the largest ever granted to a schoolgirl. Her debut album, Faryl, was recorded from December 2008 to January 2009 and released in March 2009. Faryl became the fastest-selling solo classical album in British chart history, selling 29,200 copies in the first week. It debuted at number six, but rose to number four in the following week, making Smith the third Britain's Got Talent contestant to have a top ten album. In 2010, on account of Faryl, Smith was nominated for two Classical BRIT Awards and became the youngest artist ever to receive a double nomination.
Smith's second album, Wonderland, was released in November 2009. A concept album based on Alice in Wonderland, the album was well received by critics, but was not successful in the charts. After the release of Wonderland, Smith's contract with Universal ended. In addition to releasing her albums, she featured on a charity cover of "The Prayer", released in March 2010, provided vocals for the 2012 album The Magic of a Thousand Strings by the International Harp Ensemble, and has performed at numerous events, including the 2009 Royal Variety Performance. Smith lives with her parents in Kettering, where she is currently taking a gap year before applying to music conservatoires.
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Faryl Smith Lyrics
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Songbirds sing and winter turns to spring
Every winding street in Mayfair falls beneath the spell
I know such enchantment can be
'Cause it happened one evening to me
That certain night, the night we met,
There was magic abroad in the air,
And A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
I may be right, I may be wrong,
But I'm perfectly willing to swear
That when you turn'd and smiled at me
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
The moon that lingered over London town;
Poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown
How could he know we two were so in love,
The whole darn world seemed upside down
The streets of town were paved with stars,
It was such a romantic affair,
And as we kissed and said goodnight,
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
Our homeward step was just as light
As the tap dancing feet of Astair
And like an echo far away,
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
I know 'cause I was there, that night in Berkley Square
The song A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square is a romantic tune that tells the story of two lovers who meet in Mayfair, London. According to the legend, songbirds sing and winter turns to spring when two lovers meet in Mayfair. The winding streets of Mayfair fall under a spell of enchantment, which the singer believes in because it happened to her one evening. The song captures the magical atmosphere of that evening and the feeling of falling in love. The singer is convinced that the night they met, a nightingale sang in Berkeley Square.
The lyrics go on to describe the romantic night in question. The moon was lingering over London town, and the streets were paved with stars. The whole world seemed upside down because the two lovers were so in love. As they kissed and said goodnight, a nightingale sang in Berkeley Square, echoing their love. The singer, who was there that night, remembers it as a magical, enchanting experience.
Overall, the song conveys the feeling of falling in love and the enchantment of a romantic evening. It also captures the essence of London and its romantic charm.
Line by Line Meaning
When two lovers meet in Mayfair so the legends tell
According to legends, the meeting of two lovers in Mayfair is a magical event
Songbirds sing and winter turns to spring
The beauty of the moment is represented by nature's changes as the winter gives way to spring and songbirds sing
Every winding street in Mayfair falls beneath the spell
The magic of love spreads throughout the streets of Mayfair as if it casts a spell on them
I know such enchantment can be
The artist acknowledges the power of love and believes such magic exists
'Cause it happened one evening to me
The artist experienced the enchantment of love on one particular evening
That certain night, the night we met,
The singer is referring to a specific night, the night they met
There was magic abroad in the air,
The atmosphere was filled with magic
There were angels dining at the Ritz
The scene was so magical that even angels seemed to be present at the Ritz hotel
And A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
The addition of a nightingale's song added to the magical atmosphere of the moment
I may be right, I may be wrong,
The artist understands that their perception of the event may not be entirely accurate
But I'm perfectly willing to swear
Despite this, the singer is so convinced of the magic of the moment that they are willing to swear to it
That when you turn'd and smiled at me
The moment that the object of the artist's affection smiled at them is particularly significant
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
The magical atmosphere is emphasized by the continued reference to the nightingale's song
The moon that lingered over London town;
The presence of the moon adds to the romantic atmosphere of the moment
Poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown
The moon seems to be confused by the scene unfolding below
How could he know we two were so in love,
The moon cannot understand the depth of the love between the two people
The whole darn world seemed upside down
The artist is so caught up in the moment that they feel like the world has turned upside down
The streets of town were paved with stars,
The beauty of the moment is such that even the streets of the town seem to shine with the light of stars
It was such a romantic affair,
The evening was filled with romance and enchantment
And as we kissed and said goodnight,
The evening ended with a kiss between the two people
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
The magical feeling of the evening is emphasized one final time by the continued reference to the nightingale's song
Our homeward step was just as light
The two people felt light as they made their way home after the magical evening
As the tap dancing feet of Astair
The lightness of their step is compared to the quick and effortless steps of an accomplished dancer
And like an echo far away,
The magic of the night continues to resonate even after the two people have left the scene
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
The song of the nightingale continues to represent the magic and enchantment of the evening
I know 'cause I was there, that night in Berkeley Square
The singer knows the truth of the enchanting evening because they were there and experienced it themselves
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Written by: ERIC MASCHWITZ, MANNING SHERWIN
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