Cruisin'
Heavily influenced by David Sanborn, instrumentalist Jaared is a Washington… Read Full Bio ↴Heavily influenced by David Sanborn, instrumentalist Jaared is a Washington, DC-based alto and soprano saxophonist who has made smooth jazz and crossover jazz his primary focus in the ‘90s and 2000s; other saxophonists (alto, tenor, soprano or otherwise) who have had a direct or indirect impact on Jaared's playing include Grover Washington, Jr., Nelson Rangell, Ronnie Laws and George Howard. Jaared is capable of playing other types of instrumental music, including fusion, soul-jazz and post-bop--and he is no stranger to R&B. But slick, polished, easygoing smooth jazz is the style that he is best known for, especially in jazz circles. Jaared was born Jaared Arosemena in Washington, DC on January 20, 1967, although he grew up in Bedford, VA. That was where Jaared began studying the saxophone at the age of seven. Jaared, who suffered from childhood asthma, took up the sax at the recommendation of his doctor. Playing a wind instrument might seem like the last thing that an asthmatic would want to do, but in fact, Jaared's doctor urged him to do exactly that in order to strengthen his lungs. The DC native was still a pre-adolescent when he first heard the popular Sanborn, who became his primary influence. There were many other sax players he listened to growing up, and they ranged from Grover Washington, Jr., Boots Randolph and Ace Cannon to the Lester Young-minded tenor man Stan Getz. But Sanborn's alto affected him more than anything, and that strong Sanborn influence remained after Jaared reached adulthood in the mid-‘80s and became active on the Washington, DC music scene (where he has played with artists ranging from go-go funk band E.U.'s Ju Ju House to Mary Ann Redmond, an excellent soul/rock singer along the lines of Tina Turner and Etta James). Although Jaared has had his share of R&B gigs, the East Coast musician chose to concentrate on smooth jazz when he began recording albums of his own in the early 2000s (a time that also found him touring the United States extensively as a sideman and featured soloist for smooth jazz guitarist Peter White). Foreward, Jaared's debut album, was released on Lightyear/Marimelj (which is distributed by Warner Bros.) in 2001; that album was followed by his sophomore outing, Hangtime (also on Lightyear/Marimelj) in 2002.

Cruisin'
Jaared Lyrics


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Baby let's cruise, away from here
Don't be confused baby, the way is clear
And if you want it you got it forever
Just for a one night stand in bed
Let the music take your mind
And, just release and you would find

We gonna fly away, plan to go my way
I love it when we're cruising together
Music was made for love, cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

Baby tonight belongs to us
Everything's right, do what you must
And inch by inch we get closer and closer oh
Every little part is in touch
Oh baby, baby oh
Let the music take your mind
Just release and you would find, baby
I love it I love it

We gonna fly away, plan to go my way
I love it when we're cruising together
Music was made for love, cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

Oh oh, cruise for me babe

Oh baby let's cruise
Let's flow, let's glide
Oh let's open up, and go inside
And if you want it you got it forever
I can just stay there inside you
And love you baby, oh
Let the music take your mind
Just release and you would find, baby

We gonna fly away, plan to go my way
I love it when we're cruising together
Music was made for love, cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

Oh, we gonna fly

We gonna fly away, plan to go my way
I love it when we're cruising together




Music was made for love, cruising is made for love
I love it when we're cruising together

Overall Meaning

In Jaared's song "Cruisin'," the lyrics describe a desire to get away from the everyday world and just enjoy each other's company. The singer encourages his partner to join him on a journey by getting into the car and letting the music take them away. He promises that if she wants him, he will be there for her forever, even if it's just for one night. The lyrics suggest that cruising is an ideal setting for love, with every little part in touch.


The song has a very romantic and sensual feel to it, emphasizing the connection between the lovers. The lyrics suggest an intimacy that can only be achieved through time spent together, with a focus on each other's desires and needs. Music is used to set the mood and to create an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment. Overall, the song captures the idea of cruising as a way to escape reality and let love take over.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby let's cruise, away from here
Let's leave this place and go on a journey together.


Don't be confused baby, the way is clear
Don't worry, the path we need to take is easy to see.


And if you want it you got it forever
I can give you anything you want for the rest of your life.


Just for a one night stand in bed
However, if you're just looking for a one-night fling, that's okay too.


Let the music take your mind
Let the rhythm of the music relax you and take your thoughts away.


And, just release and you would find
Just let go of everything and you will feel at peace.


We gonna fly away, plan to go my way
Let's take off together and follow the route I have in mind.


I love it when we're cruising together
There's nothing I love more than exploring the world with you.


Music was made for love, cruising is made for love
Music is a perfect companion for love, especially during a romantic cruise.


Baby tonight belongs to us
This special night is just for us to enjoy.


Everything's right, do what you must
Everything is going well, so follow your heart and do what feels right.


And inch by inch we get closer and closer oh
We're getting physically and emotionally closer with every passing moment.


Every little part is in touch
Our bodies are all intertwined and in contact.


Oh baby, baby oh
I can't help but express my affection for you.


Let the music take your mind
Relax and let the music distract you from any worries or stress.


Just release and you would find, baby
If you let go of all your tension, you'll find a sense of ease and contentment.


Oh oh, cruise for me babe
Please, won't you come on this journey with me?


Oh baby let's cruise
Let's travel together once again.


Let's flow, let's glide
Let's move gracefully and seamlessly like we're dancing together.


Oh let's open up, and go inside
Let's allow ourselves to be vulnerable and let each other in on our deepest secrets and desires.


And if you want it you got it forever
Whatever you desire from this relationship, I will provide it to you for all eternity.


I can just stay there inside you
I never want to leave your side and always want to feel close to you.


And love you baby, oh
I cherish you so much, my love.


We gonna fly away, plan to go my way
Let's soar away together and listen to my directions.


Music was made for love, cruising is made for love
Music is the perfect backdrop for a romantic journey like cruising.


I love it when we're cruising together
My joy is complete when I'm on this journey with you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson

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