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 Waiting
Luísa Sobral Lyrics
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Lonely nights have been fading
The love that we once knew
I'll hold your coat and stare at the moon
Tell her you're mine for the last time
I'll hold you close so close you will see
Love came by very slowly
But now I'm on my knees
Laughs now that I am lonely
And cries between my pleas
I'll hold your coat and stare at the moon
Tell her you're mine for the last time
I'll hold you close so close you will see
So close you will fall for me
Come inside I'll be waiting waiting for you
The lyrics of Luisa Sobral's song "I'll Be Waiting" convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for a lost love. The singer is patiently waiting for the person they love to return, symbolized by the imagery of waiting inside for them. The mention of lonely nights fading suggests that the singer's loneliness diminishes when they are with their loved one, and hints at a sense of comfort and solace that their presence brings.
The line "I'll hold your coat and stare at the moon, tell her you're mine for the last time" paints a poignant picture of the singer holding onto memories and moments shared with their beloved. The moon is often a symbol of romance and longing, and in this context, it represents the desire for one last declaration of love before parting ways.
The repetition of the phrase "I'll hold you close so close you will see, so close you will fall for me" speaks to the singer's intense longing for physical and emotional closeness with their loved one. It suggests a desire to be deeply connected and understood, and to rekindle the love that once existed between them.
The final stanza, with the repeated invitation to "Come inside, I'll be waiting waiting for you," conveys a sense of hope and persistence in waiting for the loved one to return. Despite the singer's loneliness and heartache, there is a steadfast belief that their love will overcome any obstacles and that they will be reunited once again. The song captures the bittersweet emotions of love, longing, and the enduring hope for a reunion with a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come inside, I'll be waiting waiting for you
Step into my space, as I'm here, anticipating your arrival with eagerness.
Lonely nights have been fading
The desolate evenings that once overwhelmed me are gradually disappearing, losing their grip.
The love that we once knew
The affection we shared, which feels distant now, yet resonates deeply in my memory.
I'll hold your coat and stare at the moon
I’ll take care of your belongings while I gaze at the night sky, reflecting on our moments together.
Tell her you're mine for the last time
Proclaim our connection once more, emphasizing its significance as a concluding affirmation.
I'll hold you close so close you will see
I’ll embrace you tightly, allowing you to feel the depth of my emotions and intentions.
So close you will fall for me
In this closeness, my hope is that you come to recognize and reciprocate my love.
Love came by very slowly
The experience of love arrived gradually, without haste, allowing me to immerse in its essence.
But now I'm on my knees
I find myself humbly pleading, acknowledging my vulnerability in the face of this love.
Laughs now that I am lonely
The joy I experienced has transformed into solitude, where laughter feels out of place.
And cries between my pleas
Amidst my desperate requests, tears spill over, revealing the pain of unfulfilled longing.
I'll hold your coat and stare at the moon
Once more, I will safeguard your belongings while reflecting on our relationship under the celestial wonders.
Tell her you're mine for the last time
Affirm our bond yet again, signifying a poignant closure to our story.
I'll hold you close so close you will see
In this intimacy, I aim for you to truly understand the depth of my emotions.
So close you will fall for me
In this closeness, I aspire for you to embrace the love I offer and return it in kind.
Come inside I'll be waiting waiting for you
Enter my heart and presence; my longing for you remains steadfast and unwavering.
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