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.
Why Should I?
Luísa Sobral Lyrics
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And I could even lie
I could tell myself that I feel lonely
But why, why should I?
I could say I miss you
And I could even cry
I could tell my friends that I adore you
Why should I feel lost without you?
Weak without you
If you're the one who made me blue
I could say I'm so sad
So sad I could even die
After all I don't feel bad
And why, why should I?
Why should I feel lost without you?
Weak without you
If you're the one who made me blue
I could say I'm so sad
So sad I could even die
After all I don't feel bad
And why, why should I?
Why should I?
Why should I?
Why should I?
In Luísa Sobral's song "Why Should I?", the singer is contemplating whether or not to acknowledge their feelings for someone who has caused them pain. The singer lists out various actions they could take to show their emotions, such as apologizing, lying, or saying they feel lonely or miss the person. However, the singer questions why they should even bother expressing themselves when the other person is the one who caused the pain. The singer already feels lost and weak without the other person, so why should they give that person any more power by expressing grief or love? Ultimately, the singer decides that they don't feel bad and there is no reason for them to try to convey any kind of emotion to the person who hurt them.
The song explores the complex emotions and power dynamics of a strained relationship. The singer seems to be struggling with feelings of anger, hurt, and perhaps even a desire for revenge, but also feels powerless to fully walk away from the situation. By questioning why they should bother expressing themselves, the singer is acknowledging that talking about their feelings may give the other person more leverage to hurt them again.
Line by Line Meaning
I could say I'm sorry
I have the ability to apologize
And I could even lie
I'm capable of being dishonest
I could tell myself that I feel lonely
I have the option to convince myself of being alone
But why, why should I?
But I see no reason to do so
I could say I miss you
I could express that I long for you
And I could even cry
I could shed tears about it
I could tell my friends that I adore you
I could tell my companions that I love you
Why should I?
But I don't see what's the point of it
Why should I feel lost without you?
I don't understand why I should feel incomplete without you
Weak without you
Vulnerable in your absence
If you're the one who made me blue
Considering that you're the one who caused me sadness
I could say I'm so sad
I could admit to being very sorrowful
So sad I could even die
To the point that it feels unbearable
After all I don't feel bad
Despite all that, I don't actually feel miserable
Why should I?
So why should I act that way at all?
Why should I?
What's the real advantage of doing it?
Why should I?
Because there's no apparent reason to
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@josevidal1456
Letra da música:
“Gosto de ti
Dos pés aos cabelos
Da ponta dos dedos
Até à ponta do nariz
Gosto de ti
De cada pestana
Da pele que é cama
Das constelações que eu fiz
Gosto de ti
E sinto até dores no peito
Mas é só feitio não defeito
É amor a transbordar
Gosto de ti
E quando se gosta assim
Só nos dá para cantar
Gosto de ti
Das tuas bochechas
Sei que foram feitas
Para beijar devagar
E gosto de ti
Dos tornozelos
Até dos cotovelos
Que não são fáceis de amar
Gosto de ti
E sinto até dores no peito
Mas é só feitio não defeito
É amor a transbordar
Gosto de ti
Gosto só por que sim
Porque é tão bom gostar
Gosto de ti
E sinto até dores no peito
Mas é só feitio não defeito
É amor a transbordar
Gosto de ti
Gosto só porque sim
Porque é tão bom gostar “
Música de: Luísa Sobral
@CarlosRibeiro187
Canção tão leve, fresca e encantadora, que o gostar é praticamente inevitável.
@nureiaalli4011
Adoro tudo! A letra, a música, a doçura, a leveza, a coreografia…. O teu sorriso! Está do caraças!! Muitos parabéns!
@JoelBaphs
Música, bonita , letra bonita, vídeoclipe de milhões, amei o conceito, obrigado Luísa por nos presenteares com esta obra de arte maravilhosa ❤️🔥
@priscila9532
Amo essa música e o clipe é uma obra prima ❤️
@josevidal1456
Letra da música:
“Gosto de ti
Dos pés aos cabelos
Da ponta dos dedos
Até à ponta do nariz
Gosto de ti
De cada pestana
Da pele que é cama
Das constelações que eu fiz
Gosto de ti
E sinto até dores no peito
Mas é só feitio não defeito
É amor a transbordar
Gosto de ti
E quando se gosta assim
Só nos dá para cantar
Gosto de ti
Das tuas bochechas
Sei que foram feitas
Para beijar devagar
E gosto de ti
Dos tornozelos
Até dos cotovelos
Que não são fáceis de amar
Gosto de ti
E sinto até dores no peito
Mas é só feitio não defeito
É amor a transbordar
Gosto de ti
Gosto só por que sim
Porque é tão bom gostar
Gosto de ti
E sinto até dores no peito
Mas é só feitio não defeito
É amor a transbordar
Gosto de ti
Gosto só porque sim
Porque é tão bom gostar “
Música de: Luísa Sobral
@Haerteldm
Essa voz desperta o meu "apetite auditivo". É encantadora. Ouvir sem parar.
@user-wu6iq7hf1s
Лечебная, терапевтическая и прекрасная музыка, спасибо!
@estudosrf109
https://youtu.be/hNz5zlbTC6M
@SophieBarbier-vw5pg
Abslutamente genial !Encantador! Muitos parabéns ! A Luisa Sobral é fantástica!
@catarinasalazar9043
Tema tão lindo e tão leve. Muito bom de se ouvir mesmo! Parabéns!!!