He was born in California, the son of Alyce King of The King Sisters by her first marriage. He composed the score for Where the Red Fern Grows, which appeared in 1974. His most ambitious film project was The Swan Princess, which was directed by Richard Rich. This was a full-blown animated musical, with original music and a version of the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 "Pathétique" for the crocodiles-in-the-moat sequence.
During the 1960s, De Azevedo produced several middle-of-the-road albums for Capitol Records, including Laurindo Almeida's "Plays for a Man and a Woman" and the Four King Cousins' "Introducing the Four King Cousins."
De Azevedo has also composed extensively for pop singers (including many members of his own family) and the stage. His musical Saturday's Warrior was a great hit in the LDS market.
Easy listening music fans have no doubt heard the more than 200 recordings De Azevedo made for the Bonneville easy listening format music library. His arrangements of (then) popular songs recorded exclusively for radio station airplay made his music very commonly heard on soft sounds music radio stations in the 1970's and 1980's. His music is also heard on XM Radio's Escape channel 78.
De Azevedo's daughter Rachel de Azevedo Coleman is the producer of the popular Signing Time! videos, designed to teach children American Sign Language, and Lex appears in them during the grandparents sequence of Vol. 2. Another daughter, Julie de Azevedo is also a recording artist in the inspirational singer-songwriter genre.
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Welcome Home
Lex de Azevedo Lyrics
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We missed your face, welcome home
It's so good to see, you're back where you should be
Welcome home, welcome home, welcome home
You've come back to the light, welcome home
We'll dance through the night, welcome home
There's joy in our hearts, let the celebration start
Yesterday has faded now it's in the past
The sun is rising on a new day and the day is ours at last
We will walk together like we walked before
Together evermore
You were lost now you're found, welcome home
You've returned to safe ground, welcome home
What was dead is alive, come and stay in our home
Welcome home, welcome home, welcome home
Together evermore
You were lost, now you're found, welcome home
You've returned to safe ground, welcome home
What was dead is alive, come and stay in our home
Welcome home, welcome home, welcome home
The lyrics of Lex de Azevedo's song "Welcome Home" talk about a theme of reunion, joy and acceptance. The lyricist mentions how the person who was away has finally come back home and they have been missed a lot. The first stanza talks about how the person's place has always been saved for them and they are happy to see them back where they should be. The tone of the song is warm and welcoming.
The second stanza emphasizes the idea that the person has come back to the light, and there will be dancing all night long. They celebrate the reunion and forget the past. The third stanza has a beautiful message of hope and transformation. The past is gone, and the new day and the future belong to them. The sun is rising on a new day, and they have each other to walk towards a better future. The last stanza mentions how the person who was lost is now found and has returned to safe ground. It is beautiful to note that what was once dead is now alive and they are invited to stay home where they belong.
Overall, the song speaks to those who have not been accepted, those who have lost their way, and those who have come back to where they belong. It is an invitation extended with love to come back to the light and stay where there is joy and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
We saved your place, welcome home
We kept your place safe for you to return to and we are happy to welcome you home
We missed your face, welcome home
We missed seeing you and we are glad you are back where you belong
It's so good to see, you're back where you should be
We are overjoyed to have you here with us, finally back where you are meant to be
You've come back to the light, welcome home
You have returned to the path of goodness and positivity and we are here to welcome you home
We'll dance through the night, welcome home
We will celebrate your return with happiness and energy all night long
There's joy in our hearts, let the celebration start
Our hearts are filled with happiness and we will start the celebration of your arrival
Yesterday has faded now it's in the past
The past is gone and we are looking forward to the future with you
The sun is rising on a new day and the day is ours at last
We are starting a new chapter in our lives with you here with us
We will walk together like we walked before
We will continue our journey together, just like we did in the past
Together evermore
We will always be together from now on
You were lost now you're found, welcome home
You were lost but now you have been found and we are thrilled to welcome you home
You've returned to safe ground, welcome home
You have come back to a place of safety and comfort and we are happy to have you here
What was dead is alive, come and stay in our home
Whatever was lost or broken has been restored, and we invite you to stay with us and enjoy this new beginning
Welcome home, welcome home, welcome home
You are dearly loved and welcome here, and we want you to know that you will always have a place with us
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