Lorber started to play the piano when he was four years old and after playing in a number of R&B bands as a teen, went on to attend Berklee College of Music, where he developed his love for jazz.
In 1982, Lorber recorded his first solo album It's A Fact, which explored Lorber's R&B roots with a smoother, more synth-heavy sound. The album featured a new backing band as well as contributions from former Fusion bandmate Kenny G and legendary percussionist Paulinho Da Costa. It's A Fact also contained several songs with vocalists, a stark contrast to the instrumental recordings of the Fusion.
1984 was a prolific year for Lorber, who followed up his solo debut with In the Heat of the Night and Lift Off. Later that same year, Lorber teamed up with influential R&B production duo David Frank and Mic Murphy, otherwise known as The System, to produce his most successful effort to date, Step By Step. The synth-driven title track rose to number 31 on the R&B charts.
His subsequent albums continued to evolve in a smooth jazz direction. Two greatest hits compilations, The Definitive Collection and The Very Best of Jeff Lorber, were released in 2000 and 2002 respectively. To date, he has recorded a dozen solo albums, his most recent being 2005's Flipside which was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category.
Lorber has done extensive production and session work for other artists including Dave Koz, Eric Benet, and Herb Alpert, as well as working on a track for the critically acclaimed 1997 PlayStation game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. In addition to his recording and performing, Lorber also hosts his own show on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Dear Prudence
Jeff Lorber Lyrics
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Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
Look around round
Look around round round
Look around
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Dear Prudence like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence won't you let me see you smile?
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
The lyrics of Jeff Lorber's song "Dear Prudence" is a sweet and optimistic invitation to someone named Prudence to come out and enjoy the beautiful day. The singer seems to be addressing someone who's feeling down or disconnected from the world around them. The invitation is straightforward, saying that the sun is up, the sky is blue, and it's a beautiful day. He's asking her to participate in the joy and wonders of nature, to open up her eyes and see the world around her with fresh eyes. The line "that you are part of everything" is an invitation to connect to the world, to feel like she is a part of something greater. The repetition of the line "Dear Prudence won't you come out to play" emphasizes the invitation and the desire for her to just let go and enjoy the day.
The lyrics "Look around round, Look around round round, Look around" seem to indicate that the singer is imploring Prudence to look at the world around her and see the beauty in the everyday things. Furthermore, when Jeff Lorber sings "Dear Prudence let me see you smile, Dear Prudence like a little child," he's asking for Prudence to let her guard down, to reconnect with the pure joys of life and smile like a child would.
In conclusion, the lyrics to Jeff Lorber's song "Dear Prudence" are about reconnecting with the joys of living, to enjoy the simple beauty of the day, and to see the world with fresh eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Jeff Lorber is requesting Prudence to come out and join in the fun
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
Jeff is requesting Prudence to happily welcome the start of the day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
The weather is fine and perfect for Prudence to leave the house
It's beautiful and so are you
Jeff compliments Prudence by saying she is as beautiful as the day outside
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
Jeff repeats his request for Prudence to come and play outside
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Jeff is asking Prudence to take a look at her surroundings
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
Jeff is asking Prudence to notice the clear, blue skies
The wind is low the birds will sing
Jeff points out that the weather is calm and the birds are chirping
That you are part of everything
Jeff reminds Prudence that she is also part of the beautiful world that surrounds her
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
Jeff asks Prudence again to look around and enjoy the beauty of nature
Look around round
Jeff urges Prudence to take a closer look at her surroundings
Look around round round
Jeff repeats his request for Prudence to look around and enjoy the beautiful world around her
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Jeff asks Prudence to show him her beautiful smile
Dear Prudence like a little child
Jeff wants Prudence to feel carefree and joyful, like a child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
Jeff imagines the clouds forming a beautiful, flowery chain
So let me see you smile again
Jeff wishes to see Prudence's beautiful smile once more
Dear Prudence won't you let me see you smile?
Jeff repeats his request for Prudence to smile and be happy
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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