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.
I'll Be Seeing You
Jane Monheit Lyrics
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That this heart of mine embraces all day through
In that small cafe, the park across the way
The children's carousel,
The chestnut trees, the wishing well
I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll find you in the morning' sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
The lyrics of "I'll Be Seeing You" by Jane Monheit talks about the lingering presence of a person in one's life even though they are physically not there. The singer expresses how they will see the person they miss in places that are dear to them such as the park, the cafe, the wishing well, and the carousel. This implies that these locations hold memories of a time spent with the person they love. The singer also adds that they will feel as if the person is not really gone as she will be present even in the light and gay things that make them happy. The singer looks for the person in the morning sun and during the night, and even though they won't physically see her, they will be thinking of her while looking at the moon.
Overall, the song "I'll Be Seeing You" is about the lasting impact of a person on someone's life. The singer is trying to move on from a person who is either gone or away, but they can't seem to let go. The places and things that they associate with the person are too precious to forget, and they feel as if the person is still with them in spirit. The song is a poignant reminder that love and memory transcends physical presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places
I will encounter your reminiscence in every familiar places that was dear to us in the past.
That this heart of mine embraces all day through
My heart will reminisce our memories all day, every day.
In that small cafe, the park across the way
I will see you in that small café or the park, both are close by.
The children's carousel, the chestnut trees, the wishing well
The memories of you will be revived when I see the children's carousel, chestnut trees, and wishing well.
I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
I will relive our precious memories every beautiful day of summer.
In everything that's light and gay
You will come into my thoughts with all the joyful and lively things in my surroundings.
I'll always think of you that way
I will fondly remember you in this way forever.
I'll find you in the morning' sun
In the warm sunrise of the morning, I will find your memories.
And when the night is new
Even in the darkness of night, your memories will still linger.
I'll be looking at the moon
I will look at the moon and think of you.
But I'll be seeing you
Your memories will be with me always, no matter where I am or what I am doing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain
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