Kenny G has long been the musician many jazz listeners love to hate. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G's sound has been a staple on adult contemporary jazz and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-'80s, making him a household name. Kenny G is a fine player with an attractive sound (influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr.) who often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos. Because he does not improvise much (sticking mostly to predictable melody statements), his music largely falls outside of jazz. However, because he is listed at the top of "contemporary jazz" charts and is identified with jazz in the minds of the mass public, he is classified as a jazz artist.
In A Sentimental Mood
Kenny G Lyrics
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I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
The lyrics of Kenny G's "In a Sentimental Mood" describe a romantic moment where the singer is overwhelmed with love and emotion. The first stanza sets the scene, with the singer looking out at the stars and feeling comforted by their lover's presence. As the song progresses, the singer compares their love to a flame that lights up the darkness and brings them joy. Each kiss they share is accompanied by a "melody so strange and sweet."
The second stanza emphasizes the dreamlike quality of the moment, with "rose pearls" falling and the singer's heart feeling lighter. They feel as though they are in a "world so heavenly" and are surprised that someone as "sentimental" as they are could be loved so deeply. The lyrics are romantic and evoke a feeling of pure joy and contentment.
Overall, "In a Sentimental Mood" is a song that celebrates the power of love to transform the mundane into something beautiful and meaningful. It captures a moment of romantic bliss and conveys it through evocative language and a dreamy melody.
Line by Line Meaning
In A Sentimental Mood
Feeling emotional and nostalgic
I can see the stars come thru my room
The night sky is visible through my window
While your loving attitude
Your caring behavior towards me
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
Your presence dispels any darkness or sadness in my life
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Each kiss feels like it carries a melody with it
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
A bizarre yet pleasant tune accompanies each kiss
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Your love creates a happy and emotional state for me
Paradise complete
My life feels whole and perfect when I am with you
Rose pearls seem to fall
Beautiful and romantic imagery
It's all like a dream to call you mine
Being with you feels like a wonderful dream come true
My heart's lighter thing
You make my heart feel less heavy
Since you made me this night a thing divine
You made this night perfect and special for me
In A Sentimental Mood
Feeling emotional and nostalgic
I'm within a world so heavenly
Everything feels magical and perfect
For I never dreamt
I never thought it was possible
That you'd be loving sentimental me
That you would love me sentimentally and romantically
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Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz
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