October 2003 is a landmark in Florence K’s career, as she founded Red Blues Productions with Pierre Deslauriers, a joint venture that still flourishes today and publishes all of Florence’s compositions.
On a more musical note, Florence chose a truly amazing live concert recording to serve as her debut album. Live au Lion d’Or documents a mesmerizing performance that took place in November 2004. The album was released in May 2005 to critical acclaim and commercial success. A year later, she released Bossa Blue, which she also co-produced. Florence’s innovative mix of blues, bossa nova and jazz is not only an impressive feat for a 23-year-old artist, but the 50,000 copies sold (and over 90,000 to date) also command respect. Later that year, she played in front of a crowd of 6,000 at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and again a year later, she was back at the same festival for 3 sold-out nights at Montreal’s TNM. 2007 still had more glorious moments in store, as Florence toured with iconic French singer Patrick Bruel and later won Album de l’année – Musiques du monde (Album of the year – World Music) at the ADISQ gala, where she also performed the opening production number with several fellow nominees. After that, Florence went back to Paris where she was very warmly received and finally capped off an already magnificent year playing Quebec City’s opening night concert for the province’s 400th anniversary celebrations.
2008 began much like 2007 ended for Florence K... with excitement! The emerging artist toured most of the free world and shared the stage with Isabelle Boulay and Bernard Lavilliers in Europe. On November 6th, 2008 Florence K released La Historia de Lola, a modern masterpiece that showcases her love of Brazilian and Cuban music and is strongly infused with a large dose of salsa, bossa nova and blues. This album performed just as strongly as the others and Florence won her second Félix, for Album de l’année– Musiques du monde (Album of the Year World Music). La Historia de Lola was certified gold shortly after the ADISQ gala.
Florence K has always showcased her love of multiculturalism and she’s living proof that one can successfully mix all genres of music in a uniquely beautiful style. This approach to music, and life in general, made her assignment as UNICEF’s Quebec Ambassador easy to embrace. Florence would like to help educate the people of Quebec regarding the condition of thousands of children across the world currently being deprived of their fundamental human rights.
Lola Blue releasing in Fall 2010 is Florence’s special gift to her fans in France; this album is a passionate testament to the best moments from her two previous domestic releases. Closer to home, Florence continues to tour her La Historia de Lola show in both festival and theatre settings throughout the province.
A holiday album, entitled Havana Angels recorded this spring, in Havana, Cuba will be released in Canada in November 2010. Co- produced by Osvaldo Montes, Havana Angels is the final chapter in Florence K’s Cuban trilogy. The album includes original material composed by Florence K as well as classic holiday songs reinterpreted with traditional Cuban ensemble Sintesis and a stunning duet with Jesse Cook.
So many artists today seek credibility and notoriety through veiled imitation or a confluence of other artist’s work- it’s both refreshing and exciting to happen upon someone with the unique artistry and integrity that is Florence K.
Management: Viktoria Music Services I www.viktoriamusic.com Anne Vivien +1-514-658-4881
Booking: Quebec: Productions Phaneuf | www.phaneuf.ca
Canada: Richard Mills I S.L. Feldman & Associates | www.slfa.com
Publicity: Le Bureau de Francine Chalout I www.francinechalout.com Murielle +1-514-487-6547
Canadian Label: Les disques Musicor I www.musicor.ca
Let It Burn
Florence K Lyrics
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Why should I try
When I feel like I know
I'm never gonna fly
I cry, cry, cry
I'm down and out
I try, try, try
But I'm always left out
That I'd have two choices
That I'd know when to fight
And when I'd have to let it go
Father taught me right all the things I know
Like how to pray
The pain away
Let it burn
'Cause I need a change
Let it burn
If you want it to change
My friend Bobby is always cold
But he ain't got no credit card
And Tony drinks it down
In a crappy old bar
There's a good friend of mine
She calls the whole city on the phone
They make me wanna stay
The hell away
Let it burn
'Cause I need a change
Let it burn
If you want it to change
(Instrumental)
'Been looking for some help
I wish I had a clue
How my problems could melt
So I'd have a clear view
All of this
It's getting me tired
I'll be happy to see smoke
'Cause then I'll know there'll be fire
Let it burn
'Cause I need a change
Let it burn
If you want it to change
You've gotta love, love, love entirely
You've gotta cry, cry, cry entirely
You've gotta live, live, live entirely
And when there's trouble, you know
You get up and go
You've gotta love, love, love entirely
You've gotta cry, cry, cry entirely
You've gotta live, live, live entirely
And when there's trouble, you know
You get up and go
You've gotta love, love, love entirely
You've gotta cry, cry, cry entirely
You've gotta live, live, live entirely
And when there's trouble, you know
You get up and go
You've gotta love, love, love entirely
You've gotta cry, cry, cry entirely
In the song Let It Burn, Florence K sings about the struggles of trying to change one's life while feeling stuck and helpless. The opening lines, "When I feel real low, why should I try? When I feel like I know, I'm never gonna fly," express a feeling of hopelessness and resignation. She then goes on to describe her efforts to improve her situation, but feeling constantly left out or unsuccessful. However, she also reflects on the lessons her parents taught her - to know when to fight and when to let go, and how to pray away the pain. The chorus, "Let it burn, 'cause I need a change; Let it burn, if you want it to change," reinforces the idea that sometimes change can only happen by letting go of what is holding us back, even if it is painful.
The song also touches on the experiences of Florence K's friends, including Bobby who is always cold because he cannot afford a credit card and Tony who drinks his problems away in a cheap bar. The line, "There's a good friend of mine, she calls the whole city on the phone; They make me wanna stay the hell away," reflects the negative influence certain people can have on our lives and the need to distance ourselves from toxic relationships. The instrumental section is a brief respite from the emotional intensity of the rest of the song, but it is followed by a bridge where Florence K expresses her frustration with feeling stuck and her desire for clarity.
Overall, Let It Burn is a powerful song that captures the struggles of trying to change one's life under difficult circumstances. It acknowledges the pain and difficulty of that process while also encouraging the listener to keep going, to love and live fully, and to know when to let go in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When I feel real low
When I am emotionally down
Why should I try
I don't see the point in making an effort
When I feel like I know
When I am certain/convicted
I'm never gonna fly
I won't prosper
I cry, cry, cry
I grieve
I'm down and out
I am distressed
I try, try, try
I attempt
But I'm always left out
However, my efforts are always unsuccessful
Mother always told me
My mom always advised me
That I'd have two choices
That I'd only have two options
That I'd know when to fight
One is to fight back when necessary
And when I'd have to let it go
The other is to let go when needed
Father taught me right all the things I know
My dad instilled values and knowledge in me
Like how to pray
Such as the act of praying
The pain away
To relieve pain
Let it burn
To allow things to take their course
'Cause I need a change
Because I need a change in my life
If you want it to change
If you desire a change as well
My friend Bobby is always cold
My friend Bobby is always feeling cold
But he ain't got no credit card
He does not have a credit card
And Tony drinks it down
Tony drinks alcohol excessively
In a crappy old bar
In a low-class bar
There's a good friend of mine
I have a good friend
She calls the whole city on the phone
She frequently talks to people on the phone
They make me wanna stay
Their behavior makes me want to avoid them
The hell away
Completely away from them
'Been looking for some help
I've been seeking help
I wish I had a clue
I wish I had some guidance
How my problems could melt
How my issues could fade away
So I'd have a clear view
So I'd have a better perspective
All of this
All of these problems
It's getting me tired
I'm exhausted from it all
I'll be happy to see smoke
I will be content to see a sign/result
'Cause then I'll know there'll be fire
Because I'll know there's a source/problem
You've gotta love, love, love entirely
One should love wholeheartedly
You've gotta cry, cry, cry entirely
One should express emotions fully
You've gotta live, live, live entirely
One should live life fully
And when there's trouble, you know
And when there's adversity
You get up and go
You rise and overcome it
Writer(s): Daniel Cinelli
Contributed by Chloe F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.