“I didn't just want songs that would allow me to lash out with my voice,” he says. “It had to be songs I could actually work on, do something with. I even chose a few that would lead me into fairly unknown territory.” Indeed, it's an album with a handful of cover tracks stripped to the core, altered considerably, resulting in very personal interpretations that seek the minimal: vocals, piano, once in a while a stroke of strings and perhaps—if the song would ask for it—an electrical guitar.
Songs of Innocence features songs that go for Emotion, capital E. No volume, nor violence. Just tension, subtlety, nuance. “I wanted to bring the atmosphere and the feel of classical music into pop music,” says Jasper. “I know a lot of people shy away from classical music because they think it's too high brow for them. It would be great if some of them would get closer to classical music through this record.”
The album thus constitutes the end—or the beginning—of a personal quest into his own potential as a singer, as an artist who wants to explore his talent, discover ways to go beyond what he would think to be its limits. His inspiration: Jeff Buckley. “Buckley never stopped looking for songs to cover,” says Jasper, “because he felt music, be it from the present or the past, shouldn't just exist on a shelf, but should reside in your head, in your body. He felt you could only make music enter your body if you worked on it, if you played and tried to understand the work of other musicians.”
Songs of Innocence is a courageous album, one that isn't afraid of taking on the callenge of performing the songs of others. In Jasper's version each one of the tracks are reborn: Madness'. ‘It Must Be Love' becomes a heart-felt ballad, Elton John's ‘We Al Fall In Love Sometimes' loses its kitsch, The Chemical Brothers' ‘Golden Path' turns into a quest for the original, and Bob Dylan's ‘Make You Feel Love' sounds as if it's raining rose petals.
Songs of Innocence is a testimony to Jasper Steverlinck's consciousness as an artist who is ready to discover and keep on discovering the power and imagination of music, of all those songs—some forgotten, others never forgotten—that managed to give us beauty and consolation.
Miss You
Jasper Steverlinck Lyrics
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Separated by time, now by distance
I couldn't allow myself to feel
The loss that I feel right now
As I put this song down
You're far away and happy I know
It's a little bit late... twenty years or so
But I'd sell my soul and your souls for a song
So I'll pour my heart out
I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
And I wanted you to know
I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
I'm sorry but I do
I want to thank you for the good years
And apologize for the rough ones
You must be laughing yourself sick
Up there and I know
But I wanted to write you one before I quit
And this one's it
I miss you
I miss you
And I wanted you to know
I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
And I still love you so.
And I
And I
Still love you so
And I
I wanted you to know
And I
Still love you so ... so
And I wanted you know
I wanted you to know
I wanted you to know
That I
That I
Still love you so ... so
I wanted you to know
I wanted you to know
I wanted you to know
That I still love you so
That I still love you so
The song "Miss You" by Jasper Steverlinck is a moving tribute to his loved one who has passed away. The lyrics express the pain and sadness of missing someone who was once an integral part of his life, but has now been separated from him by both time and distance. The song also touches upon the struggle of coming to terms with such a loss and allowing oneself to feel the emotions that come with it.
Steverlinck starts by acknowledging that even after all these years, his loved one is still in his heart. He has been separated from her not just by time and distance but also by his own reluctance to feel the pain of her loss. However, as he puts this song down, he is finally allowing himself to feel what he has been avoiding all this time. He acknowledges that his loved one is happy now, but the pain of missing her is still very real.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the pain of missing his loved one, with the simple yet powerful lyrics "I miss you" repeated again and again. He also admits to still loving her deeply, even though she is no longer with him. He goes on to thank her for the good years they had together and apologizes for the rough ones. He acknowledges that his loved one is probably laughing at him from up above, but he still wanted to write this song to let her know how much he misses her and how much he still loves her.
Line by Line Meaning
Still in my heart after all these years
Despite the passing of time, the person being sung about is still deeply ingrained in the singer's heart and memories.
Separated by time, now by distance
The separation between the singer and the person they miss began with the passage of time and is now compounded by physical distance.
I couldn't allow myself to feel
The singer was blocking their emotions and not allowing themselves to acknowledge the magnitude of their loss.
The loss that I feel right now
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by the sense of loss they are currently experiencing.
As I put this song down
The act of composing and singing this song is a way for the singer to express and process their emotions.
You're far away and happy I know
Despite the distance, the singer understands that the person they miss is living a happy life.
It's a little bit late... twenty years or so
The amount of time that has passed since the two were separated is significant, even though the singer acknowledges that it is belated.
It's a little bit cold for all those concerned
The situation is difficult and uncomfortable for everyone involved.
But I'd sell my soul and your souls for a song
The singer is willing to make great sacrifices to express their feelings through music.
So I'll pour my heart out
The singer will give their all and be brutally honest in their expression.
I miss you
The singer is experiencing a profound sense of longing for the person they are separated from.
And I wanted you to know
The singer hopes their message reaches the person they miss.
I'm sorry but I do
The singer feels apologetic for feeling so strongly, but cannot help the intensity of their emotions.
I want to thank you for the good years
The singer is expressing gratitude for the happy times they shared with the person they miss.
And apologize for the rough ones
The singer is acknowledging that the relationship was not perfect and is expressing regret for the difficult times.
You must be laughing yourself sick
The singer imagines the person they miss to be amused by the situation.
Up there and I know
The singer is referring to the person they miss being in some kind of afterlife.
But I wanted to write you one before I quit
The singer wanted to write one last message to the person they miss before ending their communication.
And this one's it
This song is the final message to the person they miss.
And I still love you so.
Despite the many years and challenges, the singer still feels a strong love for the person they miss.
Writer(s): . Dadang, . Pay, Arie Sw Copyright: Pt. Aquarius Pustaka Musik
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hidargo
trop belle cette musique, ce jasper est un ange!! pourvu qu'il continue a nous enmener dans ses superbe composition
Chirivi Luigi
MAGNIFIQUE! Les mots me manquent en écoutant cette merveilleuse chanson. Merci Jasper....Merci. L.C
Li San Choong
So lovely, his singing makes me think and tear up.
Rebel Soul
Son et images superbes! Je dédicace cette chanson au grand Amour de ma vie... il se reconnaîtra.
Amandine M.
Je suis dingue de cette chanson... C'est magnifique... Je pourrais l'écouter pendant des heures... Et ton montage est super beau! Merci pour cette petite merveille...
Eric Fontier
que dire de plus que le mot MAGNIFIQUE!
Pascale Heymans
Magnifique !!! Merci :)
Marc Rivelino
Magnifique !
Marc Rivelino
Magnifique !
Annemie Breuls
Mooie song... en zeker voor mij in dit moment... surtout heel mooi en gevoelig gezongen...