Joyce has in her baggage an extensive discography and about 400 recordings of her songs by some of the biggest names in Brazilian popular music, such as Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Elis Regina, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Edu Lobo, Emílio Santiago, Boca Livre, Mônica Salmaso, Leny Andrade, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone and many others. Internationally, she has been recorded by big names like Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas, David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, Flora Purim and others. Her compositions have been used in soundtracks for films (such as Robert Altman's "The Player" and "Legally Blonde"), animations (she participated in the soundtrack of the Japanese anime "Wolf's Rain" in partnership with Japanese composer Yoko Kanno), TV shows and theater performances.
She received 4 Latin Grammy nominations and has so far 34 individual CDs and 2 DVDs, besides compilations and participations. Currently, her work also follows an international path, with world tours every year and recordings of new albums in different countries, without ever losing her Brazilian-feminine identity. She performs annually on the Blue Note circuit in Japan, and in jazz festivals and tours in Europe, the United States, and Canada.
You Raise Me Up
Joyce Lyrics
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When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
You raise me up to more than I can be.
Joyce's song "You Raise Me Up" expresses a deep gratitude and a sense of empowerment, which is portrayed through the use of uplifting and inspiring lyrics. The song describes a state of being where the singer's soul is down and weary, and their heart is burdened with troubles. In this moment, the singer becomes still and waits in the silence until someone comes to sit beside them. This person is referred to as "you," and they have the power to raise the singer up, enabling them to stand on mountains and walk on stormy seas. When the singer is on the shoulders of "you," they become filled with wonder and see glimpses of eternity.
The chorus of the song contains the main message: "You raise me up to more than I can be." The lyrics illustrate a relationship between two people, where one person has the ability to provide strength and support to the other. "You" symbolizes a source of love, guidance, and comfort that elevates the singer to reach greater heights. Through this relationship, the singer becomes empowered to strive for more, to stand on mountains, and to walk on stormy seas.
Line by Line Meaning
When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary;
When I am feeling low and my mind is also tired and exhausted;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
When problems arrive and my heart feels heavy and overwhelmed;
Then I am still and wait here in the silence,
I become calm and wait patiently in the quietness;
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
Until you arrive and spend some time with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You elevate me and make me strong enough to conquer any obstacle in my life;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
You lift me up and empower me to face any challenges;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
I feel powerful when I am supported by you;
You raise me up to more than I can be.
You help me become a better version of myself and achieve more than I ever thought possible.
There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Life is incomplete without its struggles and desires;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
Every person has flaws and imperfections that cause restlessness in their heart;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
But when you arrive, I feel amazed and astonished;
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.
At times, I believe I catch a glimpse of something eternal and infinite in your presence.
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelmeuser7655
just great !!