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 Would Love To
Luísa Sobral Lyrics
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Drink champagne and talk of cars and races
But if you ask me to
I would love to
I don’t like to wake up in the morning
Read the news and talk on the phone
But if you ask me to
´Cause I love everything about you
Every little thing you do
So baby I don’t mind at all
To change a bit or two
´Cause I’ll do it all for you
I don’t like to wear those trendy dresses
Buy new shoes and wear fake eyelashes
But if you ask me to
I would love to
The lyrics of Luísa Sobral's song "I Would Love To" reveal the willingness of the singer to do things that she typically wouldn't do just to please her partner. The tone of the song is light and playful, yet the lyrics have strong underlying themes of submission and sacrifice for love. The singer first mentions how she doesn't enjoy fancy places, drinking champagne or talking about cars and races. However, she would be willing to do all of those things if her partner asked her to. This reveals her willingness to step out of her comfort zone and do something she may not enjoy for the sake of her relationship.
The next verse explains how the singer doesn't like to wake up in the morning and read the news or talk on the phone. However, again, she would be willing to do those things if her partner asked her to. The chorus then reveals the reason behind her willingness - she loves everything about her partner and is willing to change for them. The final verse describes how the singer doesn't like to wear trendy dresses, buy new shoes or wear fake eyelashes. But again, if her partner asked her to, she would be happy to do it. The overall message of the song is that love involves sacrifice, compromise, and the willingness to step out of our comfort zones to please our partners.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t like to go to fancy places
I am not fond of frequenting sophisticated venues.
Drink champagne and talk of cars and races
I dislike having discussions that revolve around luxury items and fast-paced lifestyles over sips of champagne.
But if you ask me to
I would love to
However, if it is your desire, I would be delighted to accompany you to such places.
I don’t like to wake up in the morning
Early mornings are not a time of day that I particularly enjoy.
Read the news and talk on the phone
I am not keen on perusing the news or engaging in lengthy phone conversations at the start of my day.
´Cause I love everything about you
The reason I am willing to modify my preferences is that I adore everything about you.
Every little thing you do
Even the smallest thing that you do makes me feel affectionate towards you.
So baby I don’t mind at all
I am completely fine and accepting of any changes that need to be made.
To change a bit or two
If I need to alter my habits slightly, I am happy to oblige.
´Cause I’ll do it all for you
Whatever it takes to make you happy, I will do it wholeheartedly.
I don’t like to wear those trendy dresses
Wearing fashionable outfits is not something that I particularly enjoy.
Buy new shoes and wear fake eyelashes
Purchasing brand new shoes and sporting artificial eyelashes is not a practice I am fond of.
But if you ask me to
I would love to
However, if this makes you feel happy or loved, I will do it with pleasure.
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.