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.
HERE'S TO YOU from the film "Sacco e Vanzetti"
Lisbeth Scott Lyrics
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Rest Forever
The last and final moment is yours.
Agony is your triumph.
Here's to you Nicola and Bart
Last forever here in our hearts
The last and final moment is yours
Here's to you Nicola and Bart
Rest forever here in our hearts
The last and final moment is yours
Agony is your triumph
Here's to you Nicola and Bart
Rest forever here in our hearts
The last and final moments is yours
Agony is your triumph.
Here's to you Nicola and Bart
Rest forever here in our hearts
The last and final moment is yours
Agony is your triumph
Here's to you here's to you
Last forever here in our hears
The last and final moment is yours
Agony is your triumph
Oh oh oh oh
Last forever and ever
Oh oh oh oh
Agony is your triumph
Oh oh oh oh
Rest forever and ever
Oh oh oh oh
Agony is your triumph.
The lyrics of Lisbeth Scott's song "Here's to You" pay tribute to the Italian-born American anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, who were arrested in 1920 and charged with murder and robbery. They were convicted and executed in 1927 despite strong evidence pointing to their innocence. The song acknowledges the injustice of their case and celebrates their enduring legacy.
The opening line "Here's to you" is a toast to Sacco and Vanzetti, who became symbols of political and social oppression. The following line "Rest forever" suggests that their struggle for justice has now ended and they can finally find peace. The phrase "The last and final moment is yours" implies that their death was inevitable, but also highlights the courage and dignity they showed in the face of injustice. The repetition of "Agony is your triumph" celebrates their resilience and determination in the face of extreme hardship and injustice.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Here's to you Nicola and Bart" as a way of honoring their name and memory. The line "Last forever here in our hearts" reflects the enduring nature of their legacy and suggests that their story will continue to inspire people for generations to come. The final line "Agony is your triumph" reminds us that despite the pain and suffering they endured, their struggle was not in vain and serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's to you
A tribute to you
Rest Forever
May you rest in peace eternally
The last and final moment is yours.
In death, you have control over your final moment
Agony is your triumph.
Your pain and suffering in life have ultimately made you victorious
Here's to you Nicola and Bart
A tribute to Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Last forever here in our hearts
You will always be remembered and cherished by us
Oh oh oh oh
Vocalization expressing emotional intensity
Last forever and ever
May you be remembered for all eternity
Rest forever and ever
May you rest in peace for all eternity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOAN BAEZ, ENNIO MORRICONE
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