“I remember when I was 8 years old and there was a Jazz festival on 125th Street. It started early in the morning and I made sure I got there early to get up front. I was lost in the music. The harmony, melodies, improvisation and chemistry between the musicians transported me to another world. In fact, my family had gone home, without realizing I was still there. They came back and found me still absorbed in the experience.”
Her immersion into her craft led to Classical and Jazz music studies at Syracuse University, The Manhattan School of Music and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she received her Masters degree. Her journey continued, leading to opportunities to study or work with such Jazz luminaries as Lionel Hampton, Barry Harris, Ron Carter, Stefon Harris and Vanessa Rubin. She has performed at famous venues throughout the United States, Central America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The seeds of her musical apprenticeship blossom richly on her full-length debut, “What Am I?” “I want to have a conversation about the complexities of life, and what truly satisfies the human soul.” Indeed, “What Am I?” presents brilliantly arranged hymns and vibrant, original material. While rooted in traditional Jazz, the project also draws influences from June April’s Costa Rican roots, Bluegrass, R&B and Gospel music.
“Tick, Tock” features an infectious Neo-Soul groove. “I used to teach in the NYC pubic schools and I thought about all the talent those kids have. I want them to use their time wisely so they can reach their potential.” The title track, “What Am I?” redefines the term “power ballad”. It is a soaring, deeply affecting examination of life; it’s true purpose and meaning. You will hear the question you’ve asked yourself time and time again. “Faith vs. Fear” is a joyous, musical feast filled with incredible, nourishing performances from some of the best young Jazz musicians in NYC.
“Hey, I’m not perfect and I don’t take myself so seriously. I laugh at myself sometimes when I make a mistake. It’s okay, God still loves us.” June April’s faith, passion and optimism are evident throughout this project. The artist-turned-business executive will be working the concert stage, radio airwaves and the Internet in support of her fledgling label. An avid vegetarian, she encourages her audience to explore the healthier slice of life on her website.
Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Producer, Activist. Her name is June April.
Tick Tock
June April Lyrics
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ママの大事なリング
どこかになくしてしまったの
ごめんなさい
メアリー どこにいるの
まさか 私のリング
今すぐここへお戻りなさい
痛いわ もうやめて
わたし探してくるわ
森の奥 沼の底だって
いつからか 私達は
壊れてしまったの
二人きりお城の中
痛みだけが安らぎだから
ねえパパ 抱きしめて
息も出来ないくらいに
冷たく止まったまま
何故目覚めないの?
16の誕生日
招待状を書くわ
この娘を満たす皆様へ
恋をした 白馬の騎士
街一番のシェフ
道を示す 神父様に
おもてなしの毒入りワイン
ねえパパ 賑やかでしょう
このワルツが終わったら
並べよう プレゼント
月だけが見てる
いつからか コレクションは
お城を埋め尽くし
それでもまだ 一番奥
お気に入りの席が空いてるの
哀れなお妃は
メアリーに毒を盛った
「誰にも渡さない」と
優しい笑顔で
ねえパパ 抱きしめて
息も出来ないくらいに
今すぐそこへ逝くわ
メアリーと共に
The song "Tick Tock" by June April begins with a remorseful girl apologizing for losing her mother's ring and wondering if she will be forgiven. She then asks where Mary, someone related to the ring, is located and demands she return the ring immediately. The girl threatens Mary with punishment if she doesn't comply, but Mary is nowhere to be found.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the girl and Mary have a deep connection and have been broken for some time. They are both trapped in a castle and take refuge in their pain. The girl begs her father to hold her tightly and asks why she can't wake up from her numbness. She then reflects on her 16th birthday party, where she invited everyone who could fulfill her desires, including a knight in shining armor, a top chef, and a priest who could guide her. However, she acknowledges the sadness that still lingers and how her favorite seat remains empty.
In the final verse, it is revealed that the girl's mother was poisoned by Mary, who promised to keep the ring hidden from everyone else. The girl desperately clings to her father and declares she will go with Mary to join her mother. The lyrics of the song present a tragic story of two broken individuals who find solace in their pain and reflect on their past.
Line by Line Meaning
許してくれるかな
I wonder if you can forgive me
ママの大事なリング
Mom's precious ring
どこかになくしてしまったの
I lost it somewhere
ごめんなさい
I'm sorry
メアリー どこにいるの
Where are you, Mary?
まさか 私のリング
Did you happen to see my ring?
今すぐここへお戻りなさい
Come back here right now
お仕置きよ
You'll be punished
痛いわ もうやめて
It hurts, stop it already
わたし探してくるわ
I'll go look for it
森の奥 沼の底だって
Even in the depth of the forest or the swamp
いつからか 私達は
Since when have we
壊れてしまったの
Been broken like this
二人きりお城の中
Alone in the castle
痛みだけが安らぎだから
Only pain brings comfort
ねえパパ 抱きしめて
Hey, dad, hold me tight
息も出来ないくらいに
So tightly that I can't breathe
冷たく止まったまま
Frozen and immobile
何故目覚めないの?
Why won't you wake up?
16の誕生日
My 16th birthday
招待状を書くわ
I will write the invitations
この娘を満たす皆様へ
To everyone who will fulfill this girl
恋をした 白馬の騎士
A knight on a white horse I fell in love with
街一番のシェフ
The best chef in town
道を示す 神父様に
To the priest who will guide us
おもてなしの毒入りワイン
A poisoned wine of hospitality
ねえパパ 賑やかでしょう
Hey, dad, isn't this lively?
このワルツが終わったら
Once this waltz is over
並べよう プレゼント
Let's arrange the presents
月だけが見てる
Only the moon is watching
いつからか コレクションは
From somewhere, the collection
お城を埋め尽くし
Filling the castle completely
それでもまだ 一番奥
Yet, the innermost part is still empty
お気に入りの席が空いてるの
My favorite seat remains empty
哀れなお妃は
The pitiful queen
メアリーに毒を盛った
Poisoned Mary
「誰にも渡さない」と
"I won't give it to anyone"
優しい笑顔で
With a gentle smile
ねえパパ 抱きしめて
Hey, dad, hold me tight
息も出来ないくらいに
So tightly that I can't breathe
今すぐそこへ逝くわ
I'll go there right now
メアリーと共に
Together with Mary
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K I T T Y
1 I Wanna Ride
2 Cool For The Summer
3 Nasty
4 ???
5 Rocking A Cardigan In Atlanta
6 Hot In Here
7 ???
8 Wait A Minute!
9 ???
10 Old Town Road
11 Blood Sweat & Tears
12 Love Yourself
13 ???
14 ???
15 Cool For The Summer
16 Hot In Here
Equestrian!xx
Me trying to clean my room with music: five min later ive done nothing but dance to this! lol
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kittycat123
Me to
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Kaleena Patton
this is a good video to just be listening to when your like doing something
Michael Stevenson
love it 10/10
Lara
Love it !
Fire1002
In dance class, the teacher let us do tiktok dances, and i showed them this video, or maybe it was another one, and “maserquade” was in it, and i was the only one who knew the full version lolz