Gail inherited a passion for jazz from her family while growing up in Gary, Indiana. Over the years, her desire for creative expression fueled an exploration of instrumental performance and dance, exposing her to many other styles of music, however vocal jazz remains her first love. Now residing in Seattle, she continues to draw inspiration from these diverse influences and enjoys sharing her unique talent with listeners at home and abroad. Most recently, she was artist-in-residence at the Amersfoort Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, performing with the New Manhattan Big Band and with Eddie C. and the Dutch Jazz Cats on the mainstage and other venues in Amersfoort and Harderwijk. Included on this tour was a stop in Kobe, Japan to perform as a guest artist at Kobe's annual Jazz Vocal Queen Competition as 2006 First Place winner of the Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition.
Closer to home, Gail's smooth, engaging style garners consistent praise from enthusiastic audiences in the region's finest jazz establishments including the Sorrento Hotel, Bake's Place Providence Point, Bellevue's 0/8 Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork Wine Bar, Osteria La Spiga in Capitol Hill. Audiences have also enjoyed her performances at Tula's, Bite of Seattle, and Belltown's La Vita 'e Bella Café.
In addition to public and private engagements, Gail enjoys spending time in the studio. Her voice-over work has been heard on radio and television commercials. Her debut CD, "May I Come In ?" was released to an enthusiastic national audience in August 2007 on the OA2 Record label. The recording has also been showcased on listeners on XM Satellite Radio and Music Choice television and was recently nominated for Earshot Golden Ear "2007 Northwest Recording of the Year".
Show Me
Gail Pettis Lyrics
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If you're in love
Show me
Tell me no dreams filled with desire
If you're on fire
Show me
Here we are together in the middle of the night
Don't talk of Spring just hold me tight
This is no time for a chat
Haven't your lips longed for my touch?
Don't say how much
Show me
Show me
Don't talk of love lasting through time
Make me no one dying vow
Show me
Show me now
Sing me no song
Read me no rhyme
Don't waste my time
Show me
Don't talk of June
Don't talk of Fall
Don't talk at all
Show me
Never do I ever want to hear another word
There isn't one I haven't heard
Here we are together in what ought to be dream
Say one more word and I'll scream
Mmmmm
Haven't your arms hungered for mine?
Please don't explain
Show me
Show me
Don't wait until wrinkles and lines pop out all over my brow
Show me
Show me now
Sing me no song
Read me no rhyme
Don't waste my time
Show me
Don't talk of June
Don't talk of Fall
Don't talk at all
Show me
Never do I ever want to hear another word
There isn't one I haven't hard
Here we are together in what ought to be a dream
Say one more word and I'll scream
Hoo
Haven't your arms hungered for mine?
Please don't explain
Show me
Show me
Don't wait until wrinkles and lines pop out all over my brow
Show me
Show me now
The lyrics of the song "Show Me" by Gail Pettis is an appeal to the lover to express their love in actions instead of just words. The song is about the desire to feel and experience love, instead of just hearing about it. The singer is asking their partner not to speak of love, but to show them that love through touch, affection, and undivided attention.
The lyrics are straightforward and cut straight to the point. The song talks about not wasting time, and not wanting to hear any more words or promises. The singer wants their partner to demonstrate their love through physical expression, which is what ultimately matters. The use of the phrase "show me" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of actions over words.
The song creates a sense of urgency and desire for connection. The atmosphere is set as being in the middle of the night, which adds to the intensity of the moment. The song also highlights the value of time and the importance of seizing the moment. The lyrics underscore the desire for an authentic, tangible expression of love, and not just words that have no weight.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't talk of stars burning above
If you're in love
Show me
Don't speak of abstract concepts, if you truly love me then prove it through your actions.
Tell me no dreams filled with desire
If you're on fire
Show me
I don't want empty promises, if you truly desire me then demonstrate it.
Here we are together in the middle of the night
Don't talk of Spring just hold me tight
Anyone who's ever been in love will tell you that
This is no time for a chat
We are together in this moment, let's forget about discussing the future and just embrace each other. People in love know that this moment is precious and should be cherished.
Haven't your lips longed for my touch?
Don't say how much
Show me
Show me
Your words are meaningless, show me with your kiss that you truly desire me.
Don't talk of love lasting through time
Make me no one dying vow
Show me
Show me now
Don't make empty promises that extend into the future, prove your love to me in this moment.
Sing me no song
Read me no rhyme
Don't waste my time
Show me
I don't want to hear empty words, show me with your actions that you truly care for me.
Don't talk of June
Don't talk of Fall
Don't talk at all
Show me
The time for talking is over, it's time to demonstrate your love for me.
Never do I ever want to hear another word
There isn't one I haven't heard
Here we are together in what ought to be dream
Say one more word and I'll scream
Mmmmm
I'm tired of hearing empty words, I just want to enjoy this moment with you. Don't speak another word or I'll lose my patience.
Haven't your arms hungered for mine?
Please don't explain
Show me
Show me
I don't want to hear explanations, I want to feel your embrace and know that you truly desire me.
Don't wait until wrinkles and lines pop out all over my brow
Show me
Show me now
Don't wait until it's too late, show me your love now while we still have the chance.
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.