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.
Annie's Song
Faryl Smith Lyrics
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Like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain
Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean
You fill up my senses, come fill me again
Come let me love you, let me give my life to you
Let me drown in your laughter, let me die in your arms
Let me lay down beside you, let me always be with you
You fill up my senses like a night in the forest
Like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain
Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean
You fill up my senses, come fill me again
The lyrics of Faryl Smith's song Annie's Song metaphorically express the intense feeling of being in love with someone. The song compares the sensation of being in love with being surrounded by nature, which is typically associated with beauty, calmness, and purity. The first four lines of the song describe several sensations that could correlate to the emotions we experience when we fall in love with someone. For example, the first line, "You fill up my senses like a night in the forest," conveys the peaceful feeling one gets when they're surrounded by trees, flowers, and the night sky. The line "Like the storm in the desert" suggests that love can be chaotic and intense, like a storm, while the line "Like a sleepy blue ocean" may symbolize the calmness that comes with loving someone.
The second stanza emphasizes the willingness to give oneself up entirely to the person they love. It touches on the idea of wanting to live and die in their lover's arms while being constantly surrounded by them. The repetition of the line "Come let me love you, come love me again" emphasizes the intense desire to love and be loved, as though they cannot get enough of their lover. Overall, the lyrics present the idea of being swept away by someone's love, much like nature's beauty overwhelms and transports us.
Line by Line Meaning
You fill up my senses like a night in the forest
Your presence envelops me with a comforting sense of peace, like being surrounded by the tranquil embrace of nature.
Like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain
Your love and companionship rejuvenates and refreshes me, like the way the beauty of mountains in spring or the calming sound of rain renews the spirit.
Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean
Your passion and energy arouses excitement within me, like the way a sudden storm disrupts a quiet desert or the endless power of the sea.
You fill up my senses, come fill me again
You complete me and satisfy my deepest longings, please continue to shower me with your affection.
Come let me love you, let me give my life to you
Allow me to express my devotion and commitment to you, I want to dedicate my existence to yours.
Let me drown in your laughter, let me die in your arms
Your joy and happiness bring me such delight, I long to be overcome by it. I want to embrace you with such fervor that it feels like dying in your arms.
Let me lay down beside you, let me always be with you
I want to share every moment with you, laying beside you every night and always being by your side.
Come let me love you, come love me again
Please let our love continue to flourish and grow, I need you as much as you need me.
You fill up my senses like a night in the forest
Your presence envelops me with a comforting sense of peace, like being surrounded by the tranquil embrace of nature.
Like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain
Your love and companionship rejuvenates and refreshes me, like the way the beauty of mountains in spring or the calming sound of rain renews the spirit.
Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean
Your passion and energy arouses excitement within me, like the way a sudden storm disrupts a quiet desert or the endless power of the sea.
You fill up my senses, come fill me again
You complete me and satisfy my deepest longings, please continue to shower me with your affection.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Denver
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MissAlyssaPrior
What a beautiful voice Faryl has, just a shame in places the song has a lot of distortion.
Chef Snider
WAO ME ENCANTA ESTA VERSION QUE HERMOSA VOZ
husin iskandar
Good voice .. good song 🎹🎻🎼🎶
frank j Morley
Faryl Smith, is one of my favorites Just Great! "love her!
Edmund Sumner
Quite a talent!
hereiam19
ME ENCANTA :D ♥♫
Handy Man
FRESH,SPARKLING,CHARMING VERSION!!!!!!!!!!
Robert Donckels
no!!!! john the ''BEST''
Dylan Arthur
I wish I could do something about the distortion. I apologize.
Clan Symbiont
when is karaoke a cover?