Mammina was born i… Read Full Bio ↴Jenna Mammina is a jazz and pop singer from Michigan.
Mammina was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, and began singing in church from the age of five and performing in school musicals. In her teens, Mammina learned to play piano and guitar, performing with local bands. She attended Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, and Laney College in Oakland, before settling in San Francisco.
After session work with The Spinners and Narada Michael Walden, Mammina has gone on to record five albums, all released on her own label, Mamma Grace. Mammina, who performs as many as 250 times a year, has performed with Bobby McFerrin, Bobby Watson, Nancy King, Andy Narell, and Steve Coleman. Derk Robertson, writing for the San Francisco Chronicle, picked her debut album, Under the Influence, as number nine in his top albums of 1999. Her second album, Meant to Be, was nominated for a California Music Award in the Outstanding Jazz Album category.
Mammina is also a music educator, presenting workshops titled "Scat for Cats" and "So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star'" in schools and universities.
Mammina combines folk music, pop, and jazz, often performing with guitarist Andre Bush. She covers a wide range of music, including songs ranging from Abbey Lincoln (her idol) to Elvis Costello, U2, and Tom Waits, as well as original compositions. Her voice has been described as "sweet and flexible", "whisper-like" with "air-brushed phrasings and silky nuance", and less flatteringly, as "tiny, thinnish, high-pitched".
The More I See You
Jenna Mammina Lyrics
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Each time you're near me the thrill is new
And there is nothing that I wouldn't do for
The rare delight of the sight of you for
The more I see you, the more I want you
Somehow this feeling just grows and grows
With every sigh I become more mad about you
Can you imagine how much I love you?
The more I see you as years go by
I know the only one for me can only be you
My arms won't free you, my heart won't try
I know the only one for me can only be you
My arms won't free you, my heart won't try
In the lyrics of Jenna Mammina's song, "The More I See You," the singer is describing the intense feelings that they have for their loved one. The first two lines set the tone for the rest of the song - each time the singer looks at their loved one, it feels like the first time, and each time they're together, the thrill is new. The singer then goes on to say that there is nothing they wouldn't do for the rare delight of seeing their loved one. This shows just how much the singer values their significant other and how much they cherish their time together.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable and emotional part. When the singer sees their loved one more and more, their feelings for them continue to grow. The singer becomes more and more obsessed with their loved one, to the point where they can't imagine life without them. The line "my arms won't free you, my heart won't try" emphasizes just how much the singer is willing to commit to their loved one. They know that the only person they want to be with is their significant other, and they won't let anything come between them.
Overall, this song is a beautiful testament to the power of love and how it can make us feel. The singer's words are full of passion and devotion, and the song is a great reminder of just how amazing it feels to be in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Each time I look at you is like the first time
Every time I lay my eyes upon you, it feels as exhilarating as the very first time.
Each time you're near me the thrill is new
Whenever you're close to me, I feel a sense of excitement as though it is the very first time we're meeting.
And there is nothing that I wouldn't do for
I can go to any extent to get a glimpse of your rare beauty.
The rare delight of the sight of you for
Your unique charisma is a pleasure to my eyes and I always crave for it.
The more I see you, the more I want you
Seeing more of you only deepens my desire to be with you.
Somehow this feeling just grows and grows
My affection for you keeps increasing as time passes by.
With every sigh I become more mad about you
My love for you intensifies with every breath I take, I'm so captivated by your presence.
More lost without you and so it goes
I feel incomplete and lost without you, my love, I can't help but be drawn to you.
Can you imagine how much I love you?
I wonder if you can fathom the depths of my love and affection for you.
The more I see you as years go by
As time passes on, my love and longing for you only gets stronger.
I know the only one for me can only be you
I'm aware that there's no one perfect for me like you, you're the only one who can complete me.
My arms won't free you, my heart won't try
My embrace will always be around you and my heart won't let you leave me, because you mean everything to me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kendall M
Gorgeous arrangement and performance by the amazingly talented Jenna Mammina!
Mike Glendinning
I love her voice! Cool person
elizabeth b
I'm just in love with this woman !!
Analia S Monteiro
So Good! 😃👏
nennniz
Cuanto más te veo, más te deseo de alguna forma, este sentimiento solamente crece y crece con cada suspiro me vuelvo más loco por ti, ...más perdido sin ti entonces esto va. ¿Puedes imaginar cuánto te amaré, cuanto más te veo como pasan los años? sé que la única para mí puedes ser solo tú mis brazos no te liberarán mi corazón no lo intentará.
Keith Avery
Well done.
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Américo Ramos Samissomar
Great Jazz Singer...A Must !...