(2) One of the most accessible of all jazz pianists, Gene Harris' soulful style (influenced by Oscar Peterson and containing the blues-iness of a Junior Mance) was immediately likable and predictably excellent. After playing in an Army band (1951-1954), he formed a trio with bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy which was, by 1956, known as the Three Sounds. The group was quite popular, and recorded regularly during 1956-1970 for Blue Note and Verve. Although the personnel changed and the music became more R&B-oriented in the early '70s, Harris retained the Three Sounds name for his later Blue Note sets. He retired to Boise, ID, in 1977, and was largely forgotten when Ray Brown persuaded him to return to the spotlight in the early '80s. Harris worked for a time with the Ray Brown Trio and led his own quartets in the years to follow, recording regularly for Concord and heading the Phillip Morris Superband on a few tours; 1998's Tribute to Count Basie even earned a Grammy nomination. While awaiting a kidney transplant, he died on January 16, 2000, at the age of 66. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
As
Gene Harris Lyrics
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And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may
Just as hate knows love's the cure
You can rest your mind assure
That I'll be loving you always
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing will grow older every day
You know what I say is true
That I'll be loving you always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky)
Always
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
Always
(Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea)
Always
(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
No no her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
And the seasons know exactly when to change
Just as kindness knows no shame
Know through all your joy and pain
That I'll be loving you always
As today I know I'm living
But tomorrow could make me the past
But that I mustn't fear
For I'll know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind
'Cause I'll be loving you always
(Until the day is night and night becomes the day)
Always
(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)
Always
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
Always
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
Did you know you're loved by somebody
(Until the day the earth starts turnin' right to left)
Always
(Until the earth just for the sun denies itself)
I'll be lovin' you forever
(Until dear mother nature says her work is through)
Always
(Until the day that you are me and I am you)
Always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
Until the ocean severs every mountain high)
Always mm mm
We all know sometimes life hates and troubles
Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
But you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's double
That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
So make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it
You're not helpin' to make this earth
A place sometimes called hell
Change your words into truths
And then change that truth into love
And maybe our children's grandchildren
And their great grandchildren will tell
I'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
The song "As" by Gene Harris is a beautiful piece on everlasting love. He starts by comparing the cyclical nature of the earth and its seasons that come and go, just as hate is always cured by love, and he assures his loved one that he will love them always. The uncertainty of tomorrow is acknowledged, but he knows for sure that his love will last through eternity.
Harris then talks about the beauty of true love, which asks for nothing in return but acceptance. Life has given love a guarantee to last forever and beyond. He further acknowledges how time moves on, seasons change, and kindness knows no shame through all joys and pains. He is sure of leaving behind his love and loving always, even if tomorrow makes him the past.
The song ends with a message of hope and positivity, encouraging listeners to make changes by turning words into truths and truths into love. These actions will help make the earth a better place, and maybe one day, our future generations will tell of the love story that he started.
Overall, the song "As" is a beautiful work of art that shows the depth and beauty of everlasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
Just as the earth revolves around the sun, I know that my love for you will continue.
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may
Just as a rosebud knows when to bloom in May, my love for you is natural and instinctual.
Just as hate knows love's the cure
Like hate, I know that love has the power to heal and cure.
You can rest your mind assure
You can be confident and assured that my love for you is unwavering.
That I'll be loving you always
I will love you now and forever.
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
Just as we can't predict the future, we don't know what tomorrow holds.
But in passing will grow older every day
We are getting older every day and time is always passing.
Just as all that's born is new
Like a newborn, our love is fresh and new.
You know what I say is true
You can believe that what I say is true.
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
I will keep loving you always, even if it feels like an impossible or unlikely event.
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
True love requires nothing in return.
No no her acceptance is the way we pay
Accepting each other is how we show our love.
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
Life has guaranteed that love can last forever.
To last through forever and another day
Our love will last an eternity and beyond.
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
Just as time moves on, our love will continue to move forward.
And the seasons know exactly when to change
The changing of seasons is natural and inevitable, just like the changes that come with love.
Just as kindness knows no shame
Love and kindness are always honorable and good, and cannot bring shame.
Know through all your joy and pain
In both happiness and sadness, I will love you.
As today I know I'm living
In this moment, I am alive and present.
But tomorrow could make me the past
Tomorrow is uncertain and could bring change.
But that I mustn't fear
I won't be afraid because I know that my love is a constant.
For I'll know deep in my mind
I have a deep understanding that our love is strong.
The love of me I've left behind
My love for you will continue even if I am no longer physically present.
Always
I will always love you.
We all know sometimes life hates and troubles
Life can be hard and filled with difficulties.
Can make you wish you were born in another time and place
These struggles can make us want to escape our current reality.
But you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's double
I am so certain that I will love you forever, I would bet multiple lifetimes on it.
That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
God has a plan for us and knows exactly where we are meant to be.
So make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it
When you choose to live in this world, make sure you bring love and joy to it.
You're not helpin' to make this earth
If you bring negativity to the world, you're not helping to make it a better place.
A place sometimes called hell
Sometimes the world can feel like a difficult and painful place.
Change your words into truths
Use your words to create a positive reality.
And then change that truth into love
Convert that positive reality into love for yourself and others.
And maybe our children's grandchildren
Perhaps future generations will continue our legacy of love.
And their great grandchildren will tell
Our love can be passed down through generations.
I'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
My love for you will continue forever, even if it feels impossible.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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