Born in Oakdale, New York on Long Island, Monheit began singing professionally while attending Connetquot High School. At 17, she began studying at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City under the tutelage of Peter Eldridge. At the age of 20, as a senior, she won the first runner-up prize at the 1998 Thelonious Monk Institute Vocal Competition. In 1999, she received her Bachelor's degree in music.
Monheit's voice has been compared to that of Ella Fitzgerald, whom she lists as one of her influences. Songs she has recorded range from jazz standards to MGM/RKO musicals of the 1930s-1950s and Brazilian rhythms such as "Começar de novo".
Monheit released her debut album, Never Never Land in October 2000 and it became an instant success. This was followed shortly by her second album, Come Dream With Me (May 2001) and her third, In The Sun (October 2002).
Her fourth album, Live at the Rainbow Room, was released in December 2003. A similarly-titled DVD was released to complement the CD.
Her fifth album, Taking a Chance on Love, was released in September 2004. It debuted at the #1 spot on Billboard's traditional jazz chart and entered Billboard's top 100 pop chart the first week it was released. The album included the song Over the Rainbow, which had been included in her previous release recorded at the Rainbow Room, and also in the soundtrack for the film, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
The Taking a Chance on Love DVD was released in March 2005 and contains performances from the Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales, UK. Monheit released her sixth album, The Season, in October 2005. Her first holiday-themed album, it debuted in the top 10 on Billboard's jazz chart. Monheit told jazzreview.com that it was inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's holiday album, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.
The singer recently signed a recording contract with Concord Records. Her most recent album, Surrender, debuted at #1 on Billboard's jazz chart.
Chega De Saudade
Jane Monheit Lyrics
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No, no more blues, I promise no more to roam
Home is where the heart is
The funny part is my heart's been right there all along
No more tears and no more sighs
And no more fears, I'll say no more goodbyes
If travel beckons me, I swear I'm gonna refuse
Everyday while I am far away
My thoughts turn homeward, forever homeward
I've traveled 'round the world in search of happiness
But all the happiness I've found was in my hometown
No more blues, I'm going back home
No, no more dues, I'm through with all my wandering now
I'll settle down and never roam and find a man and build a home
When we settle down, there'll be no more blues
Nothing but happiness when we settle down, there'll be no more blues
Everyday while I am far away
My thoughts turn homeward, forever homeward
I've traveled 'round the world in search of happiness
But all the happiness I've found was in my hometown
No more blues, I am going back home
No, no, no more dues, I'm through with all my wandering now
I'll settle down and never roam and find a man and build me a home
When we settle down, there'll be no more blues
When we settle down
When we settle down
When we settle down
There'll be no more blues
There'll be no more blues, blues
The lyrics of Jane Monheit’s song, “Chega de Saudade” (No More Blues) express a longing to return home and settle down after traveling around the world in search of happiness. The singer declares that she is done with wandering and promises to never stray again. The lyrics emphasize the importance of home and finding happiness in familiar surroundings. The singer recognizes that her heart belongs at home, and that her travels have only led her back to the place she started from. She longs to find a man, build a home, and leave behind the restless and melancholy blues of her past.
The song is infused with a sense of nostalgia, as the singer reminisces about the happiness she left behind at home. Her longing to return to her roots is a universal theme that many people can relate to. The lyrics of the song are simple and heartfelt, expressing a sense of yearning and hope for a more settled life.
Line by Line Meaning
No more blues, I'm going back home
I'm done with my blues and I'm finally returning home
No, no more blues, I promise no more to roam
I won't wander anymore, and I'm done with the blues
Home is where the heart is
My heart belongs at home
The funny part is my heart's been right there all along
I've always known that my heart belongs at home
No more tears and no more sighs
I won't cry or sigh anymore
And no more fears, I'll say no more goodbyes
I won't be scared and I won't say goodbye again
If travel beckons me, I swear I'm gonna refuse
I won't be tempted to travel again
I'm gonna settle down and there'll be no more blues
I'm staying put to avoid the blues
Everyday while I am far away
Every day that I'm away
My thoughts turn homeward, forever homeward
My thoughts always drift back to home
I've traveled 'round the world in search of happiness
I've traveled far and wide trying to find happiness
But all the happiness I've found was in my hometown
But the only happiness I found was back at home
No, no more dues, I'm through with all my wandering now
I won't pay any more dues, and I'm done wandering
I'll settle down and never roam and find a man and build a home
I'll stay put, find a partner, and build a home
When we settle down, there'll be no more blues
We'll be happy once we settle down
Nothing but happiness when we settle down, there'll be no more blues
We'll only have happiness after we settle down
When we settle down
Once we've found a place to settle
There'll be no more blues
We won't be sad anymore
Lyrics © VM ENTERPRISES INC, Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, Tratore, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Vinicius De Moraes, Antonio Carlos Brasileiro De A Jobim
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