PRESS
"The young Philadelphia singer-songwriter is being hailed as one of the strongest new female blues voices in years. One listen to her earthy, voluptuous voice, and it's clear that she has a bright future ahead of her." -- Kevin Lowenthal, Boston Globe
"Sicilia delivers a vocal and lyrical performance that rates alongside the titans of early-1960s soul."
About.com
"Destined to take her seat among the all-time greats...Sicilia is the perfect package deal…easy on the eye, equally easy on the ear and with a delivery that is as powerful as any I have heard to date, and I've heard them all..."
Billtown Blues Association
"A line is drawn from the depth of her voice into way inside of the listener. It’s like the wind, you can’t see it but, boy, when it blows, you can sure feel something."
The Alternate Root
"...impressive range and depth ...she's going to get even better with age."
Philadelphia Inquirer
"Not since Susan Tedeschi has a young female blues singer made such a strong impression...remarkable voice"
Blues Revue
"Gina Sicilia may be the best blues singer on the music scene today"
JazzReview.com
"Gina Sicilia's voice posessess such depth and breadth that she may indeed one day be mentioned alongside the giants in the blues idiom."
Music City Blues
"...dramatically different from any of her peers. Her voice is robust and earthy...Gina Sicilia has a solid first album and star potential."
Blues Wax
BIOGRAPHY
Philadelphia songstress Sicilia exploded onto the scene in 2007, as her debut CD, ALLOW ME TO CONFESS, was met with joyous acclaim by fans and
critics alike.
She was heralded as a distinctive new voice in the Blues, as well as an insightful songwriter and interpreter of neglected classics in the Rhythm & Blues
canon.
In 2008 she was nominated for “Best New Artist Debut” at the Blues
Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee, just as her sophomore release HEY SUGAR
proved her also to be a legitimate contender in the worlds of Classic Country and
Americana.
With her 2011 release, Can't Control Myself, Sicilia broadened her stylistic
palette, infusing even more Soul and Americana into her bedrock influences of Blues and R&B. This CD featured seven new Sicilia compositions, as well as three
choice covers borrowed from Bobby Bland, Stevie Wonder, and Ike & Tina Turner.
Sicilia’s singing and songwriting continue to break new ground, showing remarkable depth, power, and seemingly unstoppable growth. Can't Control Myself was produced and engineered by Gina’s label mate, the insanely talented Dave Gross, who also played every instrumental track on the record
except for trumpet, sax, and one lap-steel track.
Once in a While
Gina Sicilia Lyrics
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Once in a while you would love me
Once in a while would you love me
The way the I love you?
Once in a while would you give me
Once in a while would you give me
Once in a while would give give me
Love me the way I love you babe
Arms opened wide
Open yours too
Once in a while under a blue sky
Would you take the time to look into my eyes
Once in a while under a blue sky
Would you look into my lonely eyes?
Would you look into my lonely eyes
Ohh love me the way I love you babe
Heart's opened wide
Open yours too
Once in a while would you love me?
Once in a while you would love me?
Once in a while would you love me?
The way the I love you?
Once in a while would you love me?
The way the I love you?
The way the I love you?
I love you.
The lyrics of Gina Sicilia's song Once In a While is a plea to her lover to reciprocate the deep and genuine affection she feels for him. Through the repetition of the lines "Once in a while would you love me?" and "Once in a while would you give me?" she expresses the longing desire to be loved the way she loves her partner. It is a song about the push and pull of a relationship, where one partner feels more invested in the connection than the other.
The imagery used in the song adds to the emotional depth of the lyrics. The lines "Love me the way I love you babe, arms opened wide, open yours too" and "Once in a while under a blue sky, would you take the time to look into my eyes" provide a picture of vulnerability and a desire for a deep, intimate connection. The repetition of the phrase "Once in a while" suggests that the singer doesn't want an all-consuming love, but rather she wants her partner to meet her halfway and show her love once in a while.
Overall, Once In a While is a relatable and heartfelt song that explores the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. It speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to be loved and appreciated in equal measure.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while would you love me
Can you please express affection to me occasionally?
Once in a while you would love me
I hope that you will return my love every so often
Once in a while would you love me
Can you spare some love for me once in a while?
The way the I love you?
In the same way that I love you so deeply?
Once in a while would you give me
Could you offer me some of your time, attention, and care every so often?
Once in a while would you give me
Are there moments where you can give back the same affection I show you?
Once in a while would give give me
Just a little bit of the love and appreciation that I constantly give to you?
The kind of love I give to you?
The profound and unconditional love that I always offer you in a selfless way?
Love me the way I love you babe
Show me the same love and passion that I always demonstrate towards you, my dear
Arms opened wide
Be open and receptive to the love I'm offering
Open yours too
I need you to show me that you also want and value our love
Once in a while under a blue sky
Would it be possible to make time for us to connect and spend quality moments together?
Would you take the time to look into my eyes
Can you look beyond the superficial and see my true emotions and desires?
Would you look into my lonely eyes?
Can you comfort me and provide me with the attention I crave so much?
Ohh love me the way I love you babe
Please reciprocate my love and devotion in a similar magnitude (or greater)
Heart's opened wide
My heart is open and available for you to show me love
Once in a while would you love me?
Can you show me some love sometimes?
Once in a while you would love me?
Would you demonstrate affection towards me every once in a while?
Once in a while would you love me?
Could you please show me some love on occasions?
The way the I love you?
In the same way that I shower you with love and adoration?
Once in a while would you love me?
Will you give me some of your love once in a while?
The way the I love you?
In the unique and enchanting way that I love you?
I love you.
I cherish and adore you deeply
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Charles Bodman
Great job Gina,wish I could have made the show
imabee2010
My round would be some more sweet tea thats my addiction LOL
imabee2010
My round would be some more sweet tea thats my addiction LOL