She was born in Chicago, Illinois. She sang gospel music in churches in her teens, and spent 11 years as part of an a cappella choir. Turning to jazz, she worked the local Chicago club scene before linking up with arranger King Fleming and recording several albums for King Records between 1957 and 1959, including some with pianist Ramsey Lewis.
She moved to Los Angeles in 1962 to further her career. She continued to record, and appeared in clubs and on television. She remains best known for her album Alexandria the Great (Impulse! Records, 1964), which featured her in a variety of contexts ranging from big bands to small groups, including several tracks with the Wynton Kelly Trio. Other musicians she recorded with included Howard McGhee, Gildo Mahones, Toots Camarata and Houston Person. After several years without a recording contract in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she re-emerged to record for labels such as Discovery and Muse. She continued to record until the mid 1990s, without ever making a major commercial breakthrough.
She died in 2001 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 71, having suffered a stroke several years earlier.
It Could Happen to You
Lorez Alexandria Lyrics
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Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
And it happened to me.
Scatting
Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen,
It could happen to you.
What did i do
All I did was wonder how his kiss would be,
And it happened, and it happened,
And it happened to me.
In Lorez Alexandria's song "It Could Happen To You," the lyrics convey a message about the unpredictable nature of love and the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to the possibility of falling in love. The song begins with the advice to "hide your heart from sight" and "lock your dreams at night," suggesting a cautionary approach to protect oneself from potential heartbreak. The repetition of the line "it could happen to you" reinforces the idea that no one is immune to the risks and allure of love.
The lyrics caution against getting caught up in fantasies or counting on the future, as even a single sigh from someone can cause one to stumble and fall in love unexpectedly. The mention of observing spring and running when church bells ring implies the fleeting and fortuitous nature of love, as if the right timing and circumstances can lead to a serendipitous encounter.
At the core of the song, the singer reveals that all they did was wonder about how another person's embrace or kiss might be, and yet it ended up happening to them. This highlights the unpredictable and sometimes irrational nature of love, where even simple thoughts or desires can lead to profound and life-changing experiences.
Overall, "It Could Happen To You" is a reminder that love can take us by surprise, regardless of our plans or defenses, and that the risk of getting hurt is inherent in opening ourselves to the possibility of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide your heart from sight,
Conceal your emotions and vulnerabilities from others.
Lock your dreams at night,
Protect and keep your aspirations confidential.
It could happen to you.
The unforeseen and unexpected can occur in anyone's life.
Don't count stars,
Avoid fixating on arbitrary things that may distract you.
Or you might stumble.
Otherwise, you may experience unexpected setbacks or challenges.
Someone drops a sigh,
Just one person expressing disappointment or regret.
And down you'll tumble.
Can cause a downward spiral or downfall.
Keep an eye on spring,
Stay attentive and alert during times of renewal and change.
Run when church bells ring.
React swiftly or take action when opportunities arise.
It could happen to you.
Life-changing events can impact anyone unexpectedly.
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
Simply contemplating how it would feel to be embraced by you.
And it happened to me.
Surprisingly, those thoughts became a reality for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
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