The empathy with the musical instruments started with the guitar. It was with the guitar that she realised were the chords of her parent’s music come from. From The Beatles and from many others. And it was on an early age that she gave herself to the unique melodies that the jazz immortalized. The capacity of a melody to stand by itself, without the instruments. She embraced such artists as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzerald, Chet Baker, and many others and with them in her heart she set off to the Berklee College of Music, in Boston, USA, to study music. In her 4 year stay in Boston she was nominated for the «Best Jazz Song» at the Malibu Music Awards (2008); «Best Jazz Artist» at the Hollywood Music Awards ; «International Songwriting Competition» (2007) and «The John Lennon Songwriting Competition» (2008).
More than being nominated or completing her studies, Luísa was also discovering herself every year that went by. Her musical identity would further develop in New York, where she moved after finish her degree in Boston (2009). In her bags a lot of what would eventually give shape to songs that where already wandering inside her head. Hers and her mother’s who confessed to her she had dreamed that her first album would be called «The Cherry on My Cake». Maternal magic that made a dream come true.
The learning of the jazz standards, the practice done by playing a Brazilian music in bars and the stamina of her creativity all filtered into songs that would either gain live in paper or in chords. One after another. Well thought melodies with images inside. «I Would Love To», «Don`t Let Me Down», «Why Should I», among other songs that came together in an EP («My Funny Clementine»). The emphasis on the starting theme was obvious: «Not There Yet». A triple time rhythm, like a jazz waltz, colorful, an imposing chorus and violins in heaven. The record composition wasn’t to become limited to the English language. Between trips to and from Portugal, Luisa performed at the Super Bock Super Rock festival in Stock 2009. At this gig she mentions how much she would like to have a song in Portuguese. Upon her return to the States Luisa sketches a poem and melody for “O Engraxador” (the shoe shine man). That is followed by “Xico and Dolores”. For the upcoming record the will for a Portuguese cover song was still very much present. Nobody would be better to fill this part than Rui Veloso, artist that Luisa’s father listens to insistently. Luisa registers Carlos Te’s lyric and tries a different version of “Saiu para a Rua”.
«The Cherry on my Cake» is the result of all of this: of the person who dreams to live in Paris - totally inspired by French cinema. Result of the hectic New York vibe, of the familiar affection for Lisbon. From Regina Spektor to Elis Regina. From Billie Holiday to Bjork. From the 50’s to ingenuousness. From sound to image. From voice and talent: “I have a good life” she concludes.
I´ll Be Home With You Tonight
Luísa Sobral Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I feel the world could fall apart
I sing this song but in my heart
I'll be home before it's dark
When nothing's wrong but nothing's right
When you're not here by my side
I'm all alone but in my mind
No one will know I disappeared
No one will notice I am gone
They won't believe I travelled far
To take my heart to where you are
And If I go but take too long
If I'm there after the dawn wait for me
'Cause in my mind
I'll be home with you tonight
In the first verse of "I'll Be Home With You Tonight," Luísa Sobral expresses how being physically distant from her loved one can make her feel vulnerable and as if everything could fall apart. Despite being apart, she finds solace in singing a song, using it as a way to cope with the distance. However, deep down in her heart, she reassures herself that she will return home before it gets dark. This line suggests that she is committed to being with her loved one.
The second verse delves into the emotional impact of being separated from her partner. Sobral describes a state where nothing is necessarily wrong, but nothing feels right in the absence of her companion. Being alone physically, she finds comfort in her mind, where she imagines being home with her loved one that night. This highlights the power of imagination and the strength it provides when faced with physical distance.
The following lines touch upon the secrecy and invisibility that comes with her departure. She expresses that nobody will notice or believe that she has disappeared and traveled far because her absence will go unnoticed. This could suggest that her departure might be for a short period, or it may reflect a desire to keep their relationship private. Despite this secrecy, the act of traveling far implies a willingness to go to great lengths for love.
The final part of the song addresses the possibility of delays or extended time away from her loved one. If she takes too long to return or is still on her way into the new day, she implores her companion to wait for her. This shows her commitment to being reunited and emphasizes the importance of their connection in her mind. Regardless of any possible delays, she reiterates that in her mind, she will already be home with her loved one that night, demonstrating the strength of their emotional bond and her longing to be back with them.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're not here when you're miles away
In the absence of your physical presence and when you are far from me
I feel the world could fall apart
I experience a sense of potential chaos and disarray in the world
I sing this song but in my heart
I express my emotions and longing through the melody and lyrics of this song, deep within my heart
I'll be home before it's dark
I promise to return to the comfort and embrace of home before nightfall
When nothing's wrong but nothing's right
Even when things may seem fine superficially, there is a lack of true fulfillment and happiness
When you're not here by my side
In the absence of your physical presence beside me
I'm all alone but in my mind
Although I may be physically alone, mentally, I am connected to you and feel your presence
I'll be home with you tonight
In my thoughts and imagination, I will be united with you in the warmth and familiarity of home, even tonight
No one will know I disappeared
I will vanish unnoticed and unheard by anyone
No one will notice I am gone
My absence will not be perceived or acknowledged by anyone
They won't believe I travelled far
Others will find it hard to believe that I journeyed a great distance
To take my heart to where you are
My intention was to bring my innermost emotions and affection to the place where you are
And If I go but take too long
If I depart but my return takes an extended period
If I'm there after the dawn wait for me
If I arrive after the break of day, please have patience and wait for my arrival
'Cause in my mind
Because within the realm of my thoughts
I'll be home with you tonight
I will experience the comforting presence of home, alongside you this very evening
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@t4cos
this is so beautiful!