I sing to comfort, heal, move, transport and awaken the divine voice within us all.
Being a singer was something Lisbeth Scott only dreamed about now and then as a child. Raised as a classical pianist headed for a concert career practicing hours a day, she ran away to California as soon as she could and began to discover her voice. Someone heard her singing and playing piano for a modern dance class in the hills of Idyllwild and suggested her voice for a score by composer Hans Zimmer. That was all it took. Scott’s uniquely moving and shiver inducing voice has been heard on literally hundreds of films. John Williams wrote a 5 minute solo specifically for her in the score for Spielberg’s film “Munich”. She was the featured vocalist and co-lyricist for the John Debney score to the film “The Passion of the Christ”. She was the featured vocalist and songwriter for the Disney film “The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe”., and will again appear on the new “Prince Caspian”. While her film work was gaining momentum, Scott was busy honing her craft as an artist in her own right. She recorded and produced four critically acclaimed CDs of her solo work Two of which were named album of the year by New Age Voice. She was the featured vocalist and co-writer for Paul Schwartz’ RCA releases “State of Grace (I and II) and “Earthbound”, all of which spent more than 10 weeks on Billboard’s Top Ten list. Scott has toured the world as both a solo artist and a featured vocalist for Paul Schwartz, John Debney, Harry Gregson Williams, performing with a 100 piece symphony orchestra one night and accompanying her own singing on piano, guitar, harmonium and dulcimer the next.
Early on, Scott made a decision to use her voice as an instrument of healing no matter the context in which it appeared. This continues to be her main focus. Not only is Scott producing material as a solo artist now, she has recently collaborated with the Danish group Bliss and will appear on 6 tracks of their upcoming EMI release in May. Scott and Greg Ellis have formed a duo called Biomusique which will release their debut on Kosmic Music on May 13th. Biomusique will be touring quite a bit this summer. Ellis and Scott will also be joining the earthy and joyful group Medicine Drum (Chris Decker) on their summer 2008 tour. The fall will see a new solo Lisbeth Scott release in the works now, as well as a new film scored by Scott and Greg Ellis, who also produced the score.
Forever Return
Lisbeth Scott Lyrics
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You can swallow the lies and leave no trace
You can forgive the ties that break unheard
You can sink into my secret space
You can pour your ocean on my land
Sift me slowly through your hands
And you can stand upon my ragged shore
You can travel me, you can travel me
Again and again, forever return to you
You can bounce your light upon my tomb
Oh, please stop me if I leave too soon
You can look inside my darkest night
And cradle all of my timid, timid truths
You can float me like a drop of snow
Please tell no one just where I go
And smile when I disappear, cuz you know I'll disappear
But you can trust the moon and the stars to know that
I will forever return
Again and again, forever return
Oh I will forever return
Again and again, forever return to you
The lyrics to Lisbeth Scott's song Forever Return speak to the idea of unconditional love and acceptance. In the beginning of the song, the singer is essentially inviting someone to be their true self and to let go of any pretenses or dishonesty. They are saying that they will forgive any mistakes or broken ties and allow the other person to open up to them. The singer then goes on to say that they will be a safe space for the other person's emotions and that they will always return to them no matter what happens.
The song continues with the idea that the other person can reveal their darkest truths and vulnerabilities without fear of judgment. They can be themselves completely, and the singer will be there to support and love them. The final line of the song speaks to the idea that no matter what happens or how many times the two may part ways, they will always come back together.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a deep, unconditional love that is accepting of all faults and flaws. It is a love that remains constant even in the face of hardship and separation.
Line by Line Meaning
You can drop your breath upon my face
You can be intimate with me, to the extent that you're comfortable enough to share your breath upon my face.
You can swallow the lies and leave no trace
You can deceive me, and ensure that there's no evidence of your falsehoods.
You can forgive the ties that break unheard
You can allow yourself to forget the seemingly unimportant things that caused our disagreement.
You can sink into my secret space
You can confide in me and share personal information that's dear to you.
You can pour your ocean on my land
You can offer me an exclusive part of you, that you've never shown anyone.
Sift me slowly through your hands
You can take your time with me, and handle me with care.
And you can stand upon my ragged shore
You can be with me, even in times of adversity.
You can travel me, you can travel me
You can go on a journey with me, and explore the world together.
I will forever return
I will always come back to you, no matter what.
Again and again, forever return to you
I will repeat this cycle indefinitely; always coming back to you.
You can bounce your light upon my tomb
You can shine some light on my lifeless body.
Oh, please stop me if I leave too soon
If I attempt to leave this world prematurely, please try to stop me.
You can look inside my darkest night
You can bear witness to times when I'm at my weakest.
And cradle all of my timid, timid truths
You can gently handle my fragile and fearful personal truths.
You can float me like a drop of snow
You can carry me with grace, just like how snowflakes gently touch the ground.
Please tell no one just where I go
Please keep some of my secrets, and don't divulge one of the places where you take me.
And smile when I disappear, cuz you know I'll disappear
Don't be sad when I disappear after we're done, you're aware that this is part of our regular cycle.
But you can trust the moon and the stars to know that
Even if we're separated, we can trust nature to bring us back together.
I will forever return
Despite any challenges we may face, I will always come back to you.
Again and again, forever return
This is a cycle that'll continue as long as we coexist.
Oh I will forever return
This is what's going to happen with us, my return is guaranteed.
Again and again, forever return to you
I'm always coming back, keep your heart open to me.
Writer(s): lisbeth scott
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.