<… Read Full Bio ↴Karrin Allyson is a Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist on Concord Records.
Allyson projects an instantly recognizable tonal personality, illuminating hidden layers of emotion within songs that are drawn from a vast well of styles and genres—from the blues, contemporary pop, and the Great American Songbook, to the bossa nova, chanson, and the more specialized jazz and bebop repertoire.
What really separates Allyson from her peers is her ability to communicate oceanic emotions with minimal artifice. “The idea of craft permeates her music,” wrote Richard Cook, author of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Records in a 2004 performance review that admirably encapsulates Allyson’s qualities.
“One of the most appealing things about her singing is its lack of mannerism. There are no dopey melismas, nothing of that afflicted gospel soul feel that a lot of younger singers depend on. She doesn’t try anything foolishly acrobatic. Yet in her way, she’s an ambitious and adventurous performer. She sometimes puts in a scat chorus which is done almost diffidently, without showoff contours. She’ll take over a familiar lyric and make it sound fresh by use of quiet touches—sitting back on certain beats, turning away from a big line and highlighting a different one.”
Say It
Karrin Allyson Lyrics
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Never stop saying you're mine.
Say it, ever and ever so sweet, ever and ever so sweet
Just like an old valentine.
When you say I love you, the same old I love you,
They whisper in stories and plays,
You can change I love you, the same old I love you,
To oh such a heavenly phrase.
Never stop saying you're mine.
The lyrics of Karrin Allyson's "Say It Over and Over Again" simply ask the listener to repeat a simple but powerful phrase, "you're mine," over and over again. The lyrical repetition is the key to this song, emphasizing a sense of urgency and desire. Allyson invites listeners to say the phrase in different ways, encouraging them to make it "sweet" or "heavenly."
The second stanza encourages the listener to add their own personal touch to the phrase "I love you." Allyson notes that this phrase is often overused and played out, featuring heavily in stories and plays. However, she insists that this phrase can be elevated to a "heavenly" level if it's delivered with sincerity and creativity.
Overall, the song is about the power of words and repetition in expressing love and desire. The lyrics invite the listener to experiment with different ways of saying "I love you," and to never stop expressing the depth of their feelings for the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Say it over and over again, over and over again,
Repeat your declaration of love countless times without hesitation.
Never stop saying you're mine.
Continuously reassure me of your commitment and love.
Say it, ever and ever so sweet, ever and ever so sweet
Express your love in a charming and endearing manner.
Just like an old valentine.
In the same heartfelt way as a classic expression of affection.
When you say I love you, the same old I love you,
Despite hearing it on numerous occasions, hearing "I love you" in the same authentic manner is still extremely meaningful.
They whisper in stories and plays,
Expressions of love are present throughout literature and various artistic mediums.
You can change I love you, the same old I love you,
Variations of "I love you" can still produce a similar intense emotion.
To oh such a heavenly phrase.
Transforming standard words of affection into a divine utterance.
So say it softly and gently and then, over and over again,
Convey your love in a tender and delicate tone, and reiterate it repeatedly.
Never stop saying you're mine.
Continue to affirm that I am yours.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ashley Anderson, Matthew Mark McHugh
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