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.
Mom Says
Luísa Sobral Lyrics
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And she's worried waiting at cold
Dad says it's dark outside
Shouldn't be there on our own
'Cause the mysteries in the
Wonders of the world are too hard
Are too hard
And it'll be too much too much
I'm not afraid outside
'Cause the thing doesn't hurt no more
She knows my name by heart
I've seen her many times before
I know the mysteries in the
Wonders of the world are too hard
Are too hard
And someday we'll all be on our own
And it'll be too much too much
'Cause the mysteries in the
Wonders of the world are too hard
Are too hard
And someday we'll all be on our own
And it'll be too much too much
'Cause the mysteries in the
Wonders of the world are too hard
Are too hard
And someday we'll all be on our own
And it'll be too much too much
Mom says it's cold outside
Shouldn't be there on our own
The lyrics to Luísa Sobral's song "Mom Says" convey a sense of caution and protection from the perspective of a child. The first verse highlights the concern of the mother about the outside world being cold and dangerous, emphasizing the need to wait in the warmth and safety of home. The father echoes this sentiment in the second verse, expressing worry about the darkness outside and the importance of not being alone.
The chorus emphasizes the notion that the mysteries and wonders of the world are too difficult to navigate alone. It hints at the overwhelming nature of growing up and facing life's challenges independently. The repetition of the line "and someday we'll all be on our own" reflects the natural progression of life, where eventually one must confront the complexities of the world without relying on parental guidance or protection.
The bridge offers a shift in perspective, with the child asserting that they are not afraid of the outside world anymore because the pain it once caused no longer hurts. The child seems to have grown and gained some resilience and familiarity with the world, with the line "she knows my name by heart, I've seen her many times before" suggesting a sense of recognition and familiarity with the world's wonders.
Overall, "Mom Says" captures the vulnerable yet hopeful perspective of a child navigating the boundaries between safety and exploration, and the eventual realization that they will have to face the world on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Mom says it's cold outside
My mother is warning me that it is chilly outside, indicating her concern for my well-being.
And she's worried waiting at cold
She anxiously waits for me in the cold, fearing for my safety.
Dad says it's dark outside
My father acknowledges the darkness outside and advises against being alone in such a situation.
Shouldn't be there on our own
It is not advisable for us to be alone in that environment, as there may be potential dangers.
'Cause the mysteries in the
This is because the enigmas hidden within the
Wonders of the world are too hard
phenomenal aspects of the world are immensely challenging
Are too hard
and exceedingly difficult to comprehend
And someday we'll all be on our own
Eventually, each of us will have to face life independently
And it'll be too much too much
and the responsibility will become overwhelming.
I'm not afraid outside
Personally, I do not fear the external world
'Cause the thing doesn't hurt no more
as the previous painful experiences no longer inflict harm upon me.
She knows my name by heart
I am familiar to her to the point where she can easily recall my name from memory.
I've seen her many times before
I have encountered her on numerous occasions in the past.
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Sebastián Fernández
I really need this song on Spotify!!
it's just beautiful
Javier Sergio
Luisa you belong to a different league. You are a treasure, one of those very rare to find!
Brigado for your beautiful artistic expressions
Ines Faria
Luisa, que voz linda. És uma lufada de ar fresco no nosso panorama musical :) Parabéns, és realmente fabulosa.
entrada1959
Adoro esta sonoridade "country".
Mouman tai
epá adoro a tua voz a maneira de cantar, transmites uma sensaçao de bem estar, paz e alegria. e como se não bastasse tens um aplido magnifico :()
Sèamus Bracken
I love this. please come and play in Ireland 🖒🖒
Musicsavedme
Sèamus Bracken YESSS 🇮🇪 her and Salvador are welcome anytime
Ana Cris
Parabéns! Linda música pra uma tarde de sol como hoje! :D
Sashumii
Ela estudou em Boston, talvez porque infelizmente para ter um bom futuro o melhor é fugir de Portugal, daí que ela escreva em Inglês. No entanto experimenta ouvir a música Inês, também dela. É em português e só prova que ela consegue ser excepcional independentemente da língua
Zab Salazar
She's wonderful! If only I could let her know how I felt in person...