Now usually I get this feeling when I turn to a song or an album that I've known for ages,the ever faithful stand by from a classic artist that you turn to in moments of need(mine is usually Nick Drake),pressing play on the CD player or on the pc and instantly you are transported to a good feeling,a mood changer be it raising you up or down from where you are at that point in time.
I was so pleasantly surprised to get that feeling with this CD-from the get go it took me into a real good mood.
The songs have a wonderful range of styles that are interlinked by the special voice of Frank Joshua.
'Rain' is a special heart shaped song that burns like a toasty warm fire,'Bluebell Wood' offers smart electronic noodlings to a real builder of a song.
'Kiss' is a gentle folk song in a a singer/songwriter mode which reminds me of Richard Hawley.
'Cry blue' is a pop song the likes of which haven't been as well delivered since Prefab Sprout were in their pomp.
'Mad about you' is a shimmering pop song with the lovely glow I am starting to expect from Frank Joshua.
The final track 'Kiss' see's Frank in a duet with an unknown(to me) female singer and this version adds a nice alternative take on the previous version.
All in all,this is a wonderfully warm and brilliantly delivered CD.
If you like artists like Prefab Sprout and Richard Hawley and the lesser know but not lesser talented Cleemann and Dan Whitehouse; you will love this.
It really took me by surprise and I really like surprises like this one.
Highly recommended:-)).
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Cry Blue
Frank Joshua Lyrics
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How was I to know it would dance without control?
How was I to know, what only hearts come to know
Only hearts cry blue
And the triggers fire to a certain smell
The catalyst the name always taken in vain
Only hearts cry blue, can you hear it?
And if this romantic incline is a word
Could this be the gift to remind me of you?
It's a face in a word I thought I had heard, but it wasn't you
And if hearts cry blue
Would it be true to say I miss you?
Because this heart cried blue.
In Frank Joshua's song Cry Blue, the artist seems to be reflecting on the tumultuous emotions that can overtake a person after a heartbreak. The opening lines, "And this beast that comes to life with a word / How was I to know it would dance without control?" suggest that the emotional pain and chaos that accompany heartbreak can be all-consuming and uncontrollable. The artist wonders, "How was I to know, what only hearts come to know / Only hearts cry blue," indicating that he is grappling with the depth of emotions that can only be understood by those who have experienced heartbreak.
The song takes on a somewhat melancholic tone as the artist laments the fact that he still feels a strong emotional attachment to his former love. He describes the "triggers fire[ing] to a certain smell" and the "stain that remains to always remind" him of his lost love. Despite the fact that he can't seem to shake his feelings, he questions whether his emotions are genuine, asking, "And if hearts cry blue / Would it be true to say I miss you? / Because this heart cried blue."
In conclusion, Cry Blue is a song that delves into the complexities of love and heartbreak. The artist expresses the overwhelming and sometimes out-of-control emotions that can accompany loss, while also questioning whether his feelings are authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
And this beast that comes to life with a word
A powerful and uncontrollable force has been unleashed
How was I to know it would dance without control?
The force has taken on a life of its own and cannot be contained
How was I to know, what only hearts come to know
The singer was unaware of the intense emotions that only those in love can truly understand
Only hearts cry blue
The color blue symbolizes sadness and heartbreak, which only those in love can experience
And the triggers fire to a certain smell
The sense of smell can evoke strong memories, some of which may cause emotional pain
The catalyst the name always taken in vain
The person responsible for the singer's heartbreak is often spoken of disrespectfully
There's a stain that remains to always remind
The hurt caused by the person responsible for the singer's heartbreak is still present and cannot be forgotten
Only hearts cry blue, can you hear it?
The singer questions if anyone truly understands the pain of heartbreak
And if this romantic incline is a word
The singer wonders if there is a word that accurately describes the intense emotions of love
Could this be the gift to remind me of you?
The singer wonders if the emotions of love are a gift that serves as a reminder of the person who caused their heartbreak
It's a face in a word I thought I had heard, but it wasn't you
The singer thought they had found love again, but it turned out to not be the same person they were thinking of
And if hearts cry blue
Continuation of the idea that only those in love can truly experience heartbreak
Would it be true to say I miss you?
The singer wonders if missing someone is a sign of true love
Because this heart cried blue.
The singer confirms that their heart has indeed been broken and has experienced the sadness of heartbreak
Contributed by London J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
marnix bakker
Great voice, great production. Reminds me of George Michael in a way, which is a compliment!
Frank Joshua
It certainly is! Thanks Marnix 💙💙
Mozez
Loving the vocals on this
Frank Joshua
💙💙
Andy Phillips
This is marvellous. Melancholy but also uplifting. And that voice! Video is great too. This deserves to heard everywhere.
Frank Joshua
Wow, thank you Andy! 💙💙
Edwin Balder
At the end of my path you provide a sunrise of of talent that will flourish beyond my time yet also manifest a wonderful sunset for me....Thank You.
Saw wonders at Woodstock I knew would be..
In one listen.. and as your music played
I drifted back... first steps with Joni and John and how I knew
and awoke & fly to the heavens knowing that of you. Bravo.
Frank Joshua
Thank you Edwin. Your words mean so much to me. 💙
Ilton Carangacci
Essa música tem uma atmosfera sensacional que o clip captou muito bem. Avante Frank Joshua.
Frank Joshua
Muito obrigado Ilton! Significa muito. Avante! 💙