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.
She Walked Down The Aisle
Luísa Sobral Lyrics
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He felt so small he started to cry
Never had July been so cold
And then she smiled, he knew
She had never smiled that way before
He had been knocking
And no one behind the door
He was a crying shoulder
Hoping one day she'd see
He had been there all alone
Waiting for her to come home
And then the years gone by
He puts his big heart out in the rain
For someone to claim nobody came
Many others were gone but he stayed strong
He was a crying shoulder
Hoping one day she'd see
He had been there all alone
Waiting for her to come home
Many others were gone but he stayed strong
He was a crying shoulder
Hoping one day she'd see
He had been there all alone
Waiting for her to come home
She walked down the aisle
He felt so small he started to cry
The lyrics of "She Walked Down The Isle" by Luisa Sobral tell a story of unrequited love and perseverance. The song begins with a poignant moment where the singer sees the person they love walking down the aisle, possibly about to marry someone else. The intense emotions overwhelm the singer, and they feel small and start crying. The mention of July being unusually cold reflects the emotional coldness the singer feels in this situation.
However, amidst the heartache, there is a glimmer of hope. The person the singer loves smiles in a way they have never seen before. This small gesture gives hope to the singer, as they realize that perhaps their love interest might not be as happy or fulfilled as they appear. The line "He had been knocking, and no one behind the door" suggests that the singer has been trying to get the attention or affection of their love interest but has faced rejection or indifference.
The second verse reveals the singer's resilient nature. Despite the absence of others who have given up, the singer stays strong. They become a support, a crying shoulder, for the person they love, even though they are always hoping for them to realize their feelings. The lyrics indicate that the singer has been patiently waiting for their love interest to return or acknowledge them.
As the years pass, the singer continues to put themselves out there, hoping for someone to claim their big heart. However, nobody comes forward to reciprocate their love. This reinforces the theme of unrequited love and the disappointment the singer faces.
Overall, the song portrays a story of love and longing, where the singer remains steadfast in their feelings despite facing rejection and heartache. It is a reflection on the bittersweet nature of unrequited love and the pain of waiting for someone who may never come back.
Line by Line Meaning
She walked down the aisle
As she made her way toward him in a solemn ceremony
He felt so small he started to cry
Overwhelmed by his emotions, he couldn't help but shed tears
Never had July been so cold
The atmosphere felt unusually frigid, devoid of warmth and comfort
And then she smiled, he knew
At the sight of her radiant smile, he instantly understood
She had never smiled that way before
It was a smile he had never witnessed from her until that moment
He had been knocking
For a long time, he had been seeking entry into her heart
And no one behind the door
Unfortunately, there was no response or acknowledgment
Many others were gone but he stayed strong
While many had given up, he had the resilience to persevere
He was a crying shoulder
He provided emotional support and comfort to others, despite his own pain
Hoping one day she'd see
In the depths of his heart, he held onto the hope that she would truly understand
He had been there all alone
All along, he had been by her side, even in his solitude
Waiting for her to come home
Anticipating her return, yearning for her presence in his life
And then the years gone by
As time passed and the seasons changed
He puts his big heart out in the rain
He exposed his vulnerable and loving nature to the harsh elements of life
For someone to claim nobody came
Sadly, no one emerged to acknowledge and appreciate the depth of his affection
She walked down the aisle
Once again, she journeyed down the wedding path
He felt so small he started to cry
Once more, he was overwhelmed with emotions, tears welling up in his eyes
Many others were gone but he stayed strong
While others had departed, he remained resilient in the face of adversity
He was a crying shoulder
As always, he provided a listening ear and a comforting presence
Hoping one day she'd see
With unwavering hope, he yearned for her to truly comprehend his devotion
He had been there all alone
Throughout it all, he had faithfully stood by her side, enduring his solitude
Waiting for her to come home
Longing for her return, eagerly awaiting her presence in his life
Many others were gone but he stayed strong
As others departed, he remained steadfast and resilient
He was a crying shoulder
Once again, he was a source of comfort and support to those in need
Hoping one day she'd see
With persistent hope, he yearned for her to recognize his unwavering love
He had been there all alone
Throughout his journey, he had remained devoted to her, even in his solitude
Waiting for her to come home
Patiently anticipating her return, desiring her presence in his life
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Filipe Campos
Apaixonante! A música a voz, a forma de cantar. Considero o Jamie Cullum um dos grandes génios do nosso tempo, que deixou de ser músico para ser música ele próprio. Vou ao concerto dele no EDPCoolJazz deste ano, não posso perder. Adorava assistir ao da Luisa até porque assisti recentemente à apresentação do CD no Chiado, que aguçou a minha vontade, mas não consigo comprar bilhetes para os dois dias. Tenho esperança no entanto que apareça para fazer um dueto com ele desta música pelo menos.
Filipe Campos
A letra tão simples e curta, sendo no entanto plenamente completa e visceral. Brilhante. As letras da Luisa Sobral, sobretudo deste segundo CD têm uma capacidade dizer tudo em muito poucas palavras e de forma simples, à semelhança do que Picasso, fazia com os seus quadros, reduzindo as representações aos traços fundamentais de reconhecimento, procurando a pureza da forma, algo que talvez seja o mais difícil de conseguir, apesar da ilusória simplicidade do resultado final. Brilhante!
FoxRS
Também vou ao concerto do Jamie este ano e fui ao de há dois anos em Cascais, que foi precisamente aí que eles os dois se conheceram, já que a Luísa abriu o concerto do Jamie. Ambos têm um talento enorme, mas o Jamie, para mim, já está perto dos "Deuses", ao lado de McCartney, por exemplo. Que futuro...
Denalee Bell
I love her tone. Beautiful!
luisafonsoandre
a luísa e o jamie juntos,tão bom! :)
Joana Ayala
Duas vozes lindas que se encaixam na perfeição!!! Adorava que o fizessem mais vezes... Parabéns Luisa continua!!! :)))))
Guilherme Silveira
agarro-me ao piano assim que esta música começa a tocar, que maravilha :D
hristi.yanche
this song sounds like it has always existed.
Tiago Treuze
2 grandes vozes! fabuloso resultado! estão todos de parabens! :D
emmanuelballer
I love this song-me and my fiancée are actually making it our first dance song for our wedding in September- where can I purchase a copy?!?