Loren’s debut release of eleven original songs and one cover (Joni Mitchell's "River"), Full Circle, was released in 2006.
Her sophomore album, They Oughta Write a Song (2008), brought to light her life-long love of jazz standards, and subsequently won a national independent music award for best vocal jazz album, and soon after received distribution in Asia by JVC/Victor Entertainment and in North America by Justin Time Records.
Her holiday album with pianist Matt Treder, Many Times, Many Ways: a Holiday Collection, also recorded in 2008, was first released in limited edition, then followed with worldwide distribution in 2011.
Her fourth CD, the live album Stages (2010), was met with critical praise, including being named as an Editor’s Pick at CD Baby and “best live album of the year” at Wildy’s World.
After Dark followed in 2010, with the Loren original Thirsty winning the Independent Music Awards’ Vox Pop poll for best jazz song of the year.
The concoction of jazz standards, re-imagined pop classics, and originals that made up 2012’s Heart First was honored by Japan’s Jazz Critique magazine as the "best vocal jazz album of 2011". Fly Me to the Moon, a bonus track, spent three weeks at No. 1 on the iTunes Japan jazz chart. It was among the top 10 jazz CDs in Hot New Releases at Amazon in the U.S. and Canada, and reached No. 1 on the iTunes Canada jazz albums chart.
For the past three years she has traveled the world with the members of her original band, including Canada, across the U.S., Japan, Italy, China, Hong Kong, and South Korea, and include big band/symphonic performances with the Jazz Orchestra of Sicily, the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra in Oregon, and the Monroe Symphony in Louisiana.
The year 2013 brought Halie Loren’s Simply Love, with three new originals and ten re-imagined classics from contrasting eras of the American songbook. It rose to the top of the Japan charts in pop and jazz even before its June release date, and claimed No. 1 in its first week and by its third week, climbed to No. 1 spot on Billboard Jazz / Japan. Singles included the string-infused original Cuando Bailamos, Carole King’s 1974 B-side hit I Feel the Earth Move, and the title track, which Loren co-wrote with Benita Hill.
Simply Love was released in the U.S. and Canada by Justin Time Records on Sept. 10, 2013, entering iTunes Canada as #1 jazz album. She and her band are touring the US and other parts of the world in support of the album.
Cuando Bailamos
Halie Loren Lyrics
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Only a moment ago
When you offered me your hand
I might have said no
Now I'm locked in your embrace
Heart to heart and face to face
I don't even know
Sueños
When we're dancing so close
Like a dream I feel that I should know
Cuando Bailamos
Cancion
Every glance's our love song
Will romance be the ending to this story
Or will we keep only the memory
Of Cuando bailamos
Something in the music
Has my heart beating wild
Or something in your smile
Has me feeling safe as a child
When the melody's been played
Will the spark begin to fade
Or will we set the light
a flame
Sueños
When we're dancing so close
Like a dream I feel that I should know
Cuando Bailamos
Cancion
Every glance's our love song
Will romance be the ending to this story
Or will we keep only the memory
Of Cuando bailamos
When the melody's been played
Will there sparks begin to fade
Oh will we set the night
of flame
Sueños
When we're dancing so close
Like a dream I feel that I should know
Cuando Bailamos
Cancion
Every glance's our love song
Will romance be the ending to this story
Or will we keep only the memory
Of Cuando bailamos
Cuando bailamos
When we dance
Recordare por siempre
Mi amor
The lyrics of Halie Loren's song "Cuando Bailamos" are about two strangers who have just met and are now dancing closely. The singer reflects on the moment, wondering if their romance will continue beyond the dance floor. She doesn't even know the person's name, but she feels a strong connection with them. There is something in the music or the person's smile that makes her heart race and feel safe at the same time. She asks whether their romance will be the ending of the story, or just a memory to hold onto.
The song is mostly sung in Spanish, with a few English phrases sprinkled in. The title, "Cuando Bailamos", translates to "When we dance". The lyrics are romantic and wistful, with a sense of uncertainty about what the future may hold. The singer uses vivid imagery to convey the feeling of being lost in the moment, with a dreamlike quality that captures the magic of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I were strangers
We were unknown people to each other
Only a moment ago
We barely met
When you offered me your hand
You invited me to dance
I might have said no
I could have refused
Now I'm locked in your embrace
We are holding each other tight
Heart to heart and face to face
Our hearts and faces are close together
I don't even know your name
I do not know your identity
Sueños
Dreams
When we're dancing so close
When we are in intimate physical proximity
Like a dream I feel that I should know
I have an unexplainable sensation that I should be aware
Cuando Bailamos
When we dance
Cancion
Song
Every glance's our love song
Each look shared is a melody of love
Will romance be the ending to this story
Is love going to determine our fate
Or will we keep only the memory
Or will it be only a recollection
Of Cuando bailamos
Of when we danced
Something in the music
The tune provokes emotions in me
Has my heart beating wild
My heart is pounding fiercely
Or something in your smile
Or your grin may have stirred it up
Has me feeling safe as a child
Makes me feel secure like I did when I was a kid
When the melody's been played
When the song has ended
Will the spark begin to fade
Will the passion start to diminish
Or will we set the light a flame
Or will we rekindle the fire
Sueños
Dreams
When we're dancing so close
When we are in intimate physical proximity
Like a dream I feel that I should know
I have an unexplainable sensation that I should be aware
Cuando Bailamos
When we dance
Cancion
Song
Every glance's our love song
Each look shared is a melody of love
Will romance be the ending to this story
Is love going to determine our fate
Or will we keep only the memory
Or will it be just a remembrance
Of Cuando bailamos
Of when we danced
When the melody's been played
When the song has ended
Will there sparks begin to fade
Will the passion start to diminish
Oh will we set the night of flame
Or will we ignite the night with passion
Sueños
Dreams
When we're dancing so close
When we are in intimate physical proximity
Like a dream I feel that I should know
I have an unexplainable sensation that I should be aware
Cuando Bailamos
When we dance
Cancion
Song
Every glance's our love song
Each look shared is a melody of love
Will romance be the ending to this story
Is love going to determine our fate
Or will we keep only the memory
Or will it be just a remembrance
Of Cuando bailamos
Of when we danced
Cuando bailamos
When we dance
Recordare por siempre
I will always remember
Mi amor
My love
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MelissaSantacruz
Lyrics:
CUANDO BAILAMOS
Halie Loren
You and I were strangers
Only a moment ago
When you offered me your hand
I might have said no
Now I'm locked in your embrace
Heart to heart and face to face
I don't even know
your name
Sueños
When we're dancing so close
Like a dream I feel that I should know
Cuando Bailamos
Cancion
Every glance's our love song
Will romance be the ending to this story
Or will we keep only the memory
Of Cuando bailamos
Something in the music
Has my heart beating wild
Or something in your smile
Has me feeling safe as a child
When the melody's been played
Will the spark begin to fade
Or will we set the light
a flame
Sueños
When we're dancing so close
Like a dream I feel that I should know
Cuando Bailamos
Cancion
Every glance's our love song
Will romance be the ending to this story
Or will we keep only the memory
Of Cuando bailamos
When the melody's been played
Will there sparks begin to fade
Oh will we set the night
of flame
Sueños
When we're dancing so close
Like a dream I feel that I should know
Cuando Bailamos
Cancion
Every glance's our love song
Will romance be the ending to this story
Or will we keep only the memory
Of Cuando bailamos
Cuando bailamos
When we dance
Recordare por siempre
Mi amor
@AdonisContreras
I can not get enough of this song what a perfect marriage of voice and music. Halie sing like an angel. No matter how bad I feel once I start listening to this song I feel so happy. Thank you Halie for bring this music to the world.
@user-ks8lg3zo9o
Роскошная чарующая Музыка !
@MrAngelrin
Qué maravilla de voz....cuanta elegancia.
Es hermosa esa mujer, y hermosa su canción.
Me ha hecho sentir bien
@normjones2119
Angel RINCÓN happy
@BeefcakeMoney
I heard this played live on NPR today. I had to hear it again. Great music!
@andrewsztymelski7169
Thank you.
@jimmymanser2222
For those of us blessed to have been near Halie Loren in concert, her angelic presence is magnified by a musical experience originating from a Heavenly Place. While so talented and accomplished on the world stage of jazz & pop, Halie's humble, vulnerable, and gentle spirit has captured our loyalty and devotion for life. God breathed life into Halie Loren so we'd know the depth of beauty, hope, and peace in the soul.
@SuperStephendunn
heard on 91.1 jazz in Toronto, wow, love it. perfection!!!!
@antoniocarlossantos3558
Halie Loren has a most gentle voice.... - And I like a lot!
@GaboGomez02
Que hermosa voz y mujer