There are at least 3 bands called Leonardo:
1) a rock music project from… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 bands called Leonardo:
1) a rock music project from Italy.
2) a Brazilian country music singer from Goiás state.
2) a Brazilian gaucha music singer from Rio Grande do Sul state.
3) Serbian neoclassic metal band.
4) Leonardo Ringo, an Indonesian musician, Zeke and The Popo Band, from Jakarta

Inspired by Lou Reed, Richard Hawley, Jeff Buckley, and Tom Waits, Leonardo (drummer from Zeke and the Popo, Indonesia) decided to record his own album which to be named "The Sun" from November 2008 to January 2009. It consists of 13 tracks, each brings a warm atmosphere and a chaotic experience at the same time. Blended with acoustic ambiant, combined with brass section, string section and even gospel choir. A little bit of chamber pop, jazz, swing and a drip of rockabilly, hopefully brings Leonardo to a refreshment for Indonesian pop-culture male-vocal scene. Produced by Hendra Perdana a.k.a. Anda (ex-guitarist of a well-known Indonesian rock band, Bunga) and Dharmo Soedirman (a jazz activist from Komunitas Jazz Kemayoran), this album is a melting pot from an icy thick wall from the two genres. Supported by Rayendra Yuditia (ZATPP), Susan Agiwitanto (Tika and In Memoriam), Emil Hussein (NAIF) on bass, Christo Putra on drums, Anda on electric guitars, Dharmo Soedirman on piano, Mian Meuthia and Mian Tiara as backing vocals, Melanie Wilson from "Amazing in Bed" as guest vocals, Ricky Surya (White Shoes & the Couples Company) on cello, Filipus Davefriz on percussions, will make this album a heat; like the sun, in 2009.

Leonardo is a project born from Trent Gardner (Magellan) with the aim to put on a record the life of the great italian genius Leonardo Da Vinci.

Many singers played a part in the project, most notably James LaBrie (Dream Theater, Frameshift) and Trent Gardner himself.

The full cast follows:
Leonardo da Vinci -- James LaBrie
Ser Piero da Vinci -- Davey Pattison
Caterina -- Michelle Young
Lorenzo de' Medici -- Josh Pincus
Mona Lisa -- Lisa Bouchelle
Melzi -- Mike Baker
Verrochio -- Trent Gardner
Salai -- Robert Berry
Calco -- Steve Walsh
Sforza -- Chris Shryack
Francois I -- Bret Douglas

I Still Believe
Leonardo Lyrics

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There's a world of trouble on my mind
Tell me everything will work out fine
I'll believe you
They've knocked me to the ground again
Tell me what I'm feeling isn't pain
I'll believe you
I wish I could be sure of more than I am now my friend
I lost my needle in the hay

Tell me I will find it again someday
I'll believe
If love is not my greatest defence

Tell me nothing's ever meant to make much sense
I'll believe you

Overall Meaning

In "I Still Believe", Leonardo sings about his struggles with troubles on his mind that have left him feeling knocked down and lost. He seeks reassurance from someone he trusts, asking them to tell him that everything will work out fine and that what he is feeling isn't pain. He wishes he could be more certain about his future and his ability to overcome his challenges, hoping to find his way out of his current state of confusion and uncertainty. Even though he feels lost, he still believes in the power of love to defend him, even if it doesn't make sense all the time.

The lyrics of "I Still Believe" express a deep sense of vulnerability, as well as an unshakable faith in the power of love to overcome difficulties. Despite its melancholic tone, the song carries a sense of hope and resilience, as the singer refuses to give up or lose faith in his ability to find his way back to where he needs to be. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they likely resonate with anyone who has faced difficult times and struggled to find their way forward.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a world of trouble on my mind
I'm overwhelmed with worries and problems

Tell me everything will work out fine
I need assurance and hope that things will get better

I'll believe you
I trust you and your words give me comfort

They've knocked me to the ground again
I've been defeated or hurt by someone else's actions

Tell me what I'm feeling isn't pain
I need validation that my emotions are justified and real

I'll believe you
I trust you and your words give me comfort

I wish I could be sure of more than I am now my friend
I long for clarity and certainty in my life

I lost my needle in the hay
I've lost something valuable and it's hard to find it

Tell me I will find it again someday
I need hope that I'll recover what I lost

I'll believe
I have faith that things will turn out well

If love is not my greatest defence
If love can't protect me from hurt and pain