At the age of sixteen Kim joined a cover band which performed at high schools and other venues. .Staying with the act for two years she left the band to begin creating her music style. Enlisting herself with a vocal coach, Kim's goal began to take shape. Working on her technique and style she then decided to record various selections she had composed. Working with artist's such as Barry Harris (Kon Kan - "I Beg Your Pardon"), Marco Lucianni (Dirty Dancing soundtrack), helped unify her individual creative style. Affer touring with Kon Kan throughout the United States, and South East, Asia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taipei, Korea, Malaysia, she began to concentrate on her own career with the ever so successful release of "Summer In The Streets".
During the summer of 1993, "Summer In The Streets" (produced by Kim Esty and Massimo "Mo" Rosati - engineered by Tom Gerencser for M-Pire sounds) proved to be a favorite amongst avid club goers and pop/dance radio stations. Toronto's own Energy 108 supported the song immensely charting it through the request line at #1 for 5 weeks, making Kim Esty and "Summer In The Streets" the first Canadian artist/song to hit the number #1 spot on their station! ("Summer In The Streets" was featured on "Electric Dance Floor #2" - Quality Records).
Now afler the completion of Kim's follow up, titled "Funky Little Beat", produced by Kim Esty/Barry Harris, there are several supporting 12" dance mixes to satisfy every listener. Mixes include a 12" dance club mix, and house dub versions, by Kim's "Summer In The Streets" collaborator Massimo "Mo" Rosati for M-Pire sounds and the "Stickman" mixes, just to name a few. Also in support of the single of "Funky Little Beat", is a video which emphasizes style, dance, and sensuality. "Funky Little Beat" was featured on "Energy Rush" compilation CD (Quality Records). Now after hits like "Summer In The Street", Kim Esty returns with a new smash hit "Two of Hearts" to work with her longtime producer Vince "Smash" Digiorgio. With music tracks provided by Colin McMillan (from Beatclub's Dream Dimension) and mixes by Brad "Young Riprock" Daymond, this is a new Eurodance treatment of the Stacey Q hit. "Two Of Hearts" appeared on Club Euro vol. 3, compilation from BMG Canada. Kim is working on the single version of this track that will be released in February 1997 in Germany.
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Kim Esty Lyrics
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You gave me a smile, so I told you my name
It was a summer I will never forget
You told me you loved me, I told you the same
We had fun for a little while
But right away, I knew it could never last
In five days I'd be back at school
And when the sun went down you kissed me one last time
It felt just like a photograph, a picture in my mind
Now all I have is the memory, it seem so long ago
But tonight, I feel like you are here with me
As I sit here alone, looking at pictures of you
Sometimes when I think of you
It makes me smile all over again
I wonder if you ever think of me too
Or if you remember my name
'Cause when you held me tight, and kissed me one last time
It felt just like a photograph, a picture in my mind
Now all I have is the memory, it seems so long ago
But tonight, I feel like you are here with me
As I sit here alone, looking at pictures of you
Looking at pictures of you...
The song "Pictures" by Kim Esty is a sweet and nostalgic tune about a fleeting summer romance. The singer recounts how she met someone and fell in love over the course of a few days, knowing from the start that it couldn't last. She reminisces about the time they spent together, remembering how it felt like it was all captured in a photograph - a snapshot of a perfect moment frozen in time. Now, all she has left are memories and pictures of the person she loved.
The lyrics are simple, but they effectively capture the wistful tone of the song. The repetition of the phrase "It felt just like a photograph, a picture in my mind" is particularly poignant, emphasizing how powerful memories can be. The singer clearly still has strong feelings for this person, despite the fact that they only spent a short time together.
Overall, "Pictures" is a bittersweet song that will resonate with anyone who's ever had a brief, intense romance that left a lasting impression.
Line by Line Meaning
I took your picture on the day we met
I captured the essence of the moment we met so that it would last forever
You gave me a smile, so I told you my name
Your smile was so captivating, that I had to introduce myself to you
It was a summer I will never forget
That summer was one of the most memorable and significant times of my life
You told me you loved me, I told you the same
Our feelings for each other were mutual and strong
We had fun for a little while
Our brief time together was enjoyable and exciting
But right away, I knew it could never last
I had a feeling that our time together was limited and temporary
In five days I'd be back at school
Our time together was coming to an end and reality was setting in
I never knew five days could go by so fast
The time we spent together felt like it passed by in the blink of an eye
And when the sun went down you kissed me one last time
Our final kiss was bittersweet and full of passion
It felt just like a photograph, a picture in my mind
That moment was so significant and memorable that it felt like a snapshot in time that I will never forget
Now all I have is the memory, it seems so long ago
The memory of that moment feels distant and far away in my mind
But tonight, I feel like you are here with me
In this moment, reminiscing about the past, I feel connected to you once again
As I sit here alone, looking at pictures of you
The pictures I have of you are a tangible reminder of our time together and the way you made me feel
Sometimes when I think of you
Thoughts of you still cross my mind from time to time
It makes me smile all over again
Remembering our time together and the happiness it brought me still brings a smile to my face
I wonder if you ever think of me too
I still wonder if you think of me and our time together as well
Or if you remember my name
I don't know if you remember me as vividly as I remember you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN J. PETER ROBINSON
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