Peyroux started singing at the age of fifteen, when she discovered street musicians in the Latin Quarter in Paris. She joined a group called the Riverboat Shufflers, first passing round the hat, and then singing. At sixteen she joined the The Lost Wandering Blues and Jazz Band, spending two years touring Europe performing songs by the likes of Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and others, which provided the basis for her first album, Dreamland.
Dreamland was released in 1996, and gained widespread attention. Time called it "the most exciting, involving vocal performance by a new singer this year". Dreamland, is a brilliant recording, as Peyroux's distinctive voice is not hindered by overly intricate arrangements. Most of the accompaniment on the record is light and sparse, the way it should be for a singer with such a unique voice. Peyroux soon found herself opening for Sarah McLachlan and Cesária Évora, and made appearances at jazz festivals and on the Lilith Fair tour.
In May 2002 she joined multi-instrumentalist William Galison, and together they appeared at such venues as the Bottom Line, Joe's Pub, and the Tin Angel. In 2003 the duo released a seven-song EP entitled Got You on My Mind, which they sold at shows and online. Got You on My Mind was re-released by William Galison in August 2004; the original EP was expanded by the addition of four tracks by Gallison.
Peyroux released her own sophomore effort, Careless Love, in September 2004. The album received generally positive reviews.
Her new album, Half the Perfect World, was released on September 12, 2006. She collaborated with several artists, including Jesse Harris, Walter Becker, Larry Klein (who also produced the album), and K.d. lang, with whom Peyroux duets on a cover of the Joni Mitchell song, "River".
On July 12, 2007, she was awarded Best International Jazz Artist at the BBC Jazz Awards.
09. To Love You All Over Again
Madeleine Peyroux Lyrics
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A picture window with a view, and all I think about is you
To feel so bad, to feel so good, to let it be misunderstood,
Now I long to lose my senses to love you all over again.
The shouted words, the tired sighs, the traded kiss of sad goodbyes,
The living off of our desires, then putting out a thousand fires
To feel so bad, to feel so good, to let it be misunderstood,
To know a place without regret, you make believe you paid your debt
But in that clean and quiet room you can't believe it's over yet.
Out on a lark, at home asleep, the endings play, the bands retreat
But in that dumb luck of the few, the consolation comes to you
To feel so bad, to feel so good, the verdict's in - it's understood
I will be tried for my offenses and love you all over again.
In Madeleine Peyroux's song "To Love You All Over Again," the singer reflects on a past relationship that has left her with mixed emotions. She paints a vivid picture of an empty room, an unmade bed, and a view out a picture window that only serves to remind her of the person she still loves. The singer laments feeling both good and bad about the situation and how her feelings are easily misunderstood. She longs to lose herself in the passion of love once more.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the ups and downs of the relationship, from shouting matches to tearful goodbyes. She acknowledges the intense desire that drove them to one another as well as the countless times they had to put out fires or compromise. Despite the difficulties they faced together, the singer expresses her willingness to tear down her defenses and love the person all over again.
The song concludes with the singer contemplating the past, acknowledging the mistakes that were made, and the need for redemption. She laments how easy it is for love to come to an end but takes comfort in the fact that their love once existed and that she can still love them all over again.
Line by Line Meaning
A quiet room is what you get, an empty glass, an unmade bed,
You find yourself alone in a silent room with nothing but an empty glass and an unmade bed to remind you of your loneliness.
A picture window with a view, and all I think about is you
Despite the beautiful view out of the picture window, your thoughts are consumed only by memories of the person you long for.
To feel so bad, to feel so good, to let it be misunderstood,
The intensity of your emotions is confusing as they can be both painful and pleasurable, but you're willing to let them be misunderstood.
Now I long to lose my senses to love you all over again.
The intensity of your love is so strong that you want to lose control and feel it all over again.
The shouted words, the tired sighs, the traded kiss of sad goodbyes,
The arguments, frustrations and eventually the goodbye kisses have taken a toll on your relationship.
The living off of our desires, then putting out a thousand fires
You and your partner have been surviving on desire alone, but more often than not, you have had to resolve various conflicts.
Now I'd tear down my defenses to love you all over again.
You're willing to let go of your guard and fall in love with your partner all over again.
To know a place without regret, you make believe you paid your debt
You try to convince yourself that you've paid the price for the mistakes you've made and move on without any regrets.
But in that clean and quiet room you can't believe it's over yet.
You cannot accept that it's all over and keep thinking about how things could have been if they had worked out.
Out on a lark, at home asleep, the endings play, the bands retreat
Whether you're out having fun or asleep at home, the constant thoughts of endings and retreats haunt you.
But in that dumb luck of the few, the consolation comes to you
Despite the odds, you find solace in the realization that you had something special with your partner.
To feel so bad, to feel so good, the verdict's in - it's understood
You've felt a mix of intense emotions - both good and bad - and you understand that the situation is complicated.
I will be tried for my offenses and love you all over again.
Despite the mistakes you've made, you're willing to be judged and still love your partner with even greater intensity than before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID BATTEAU, MADELEINE E PEYROUX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
zubayar
I heard this in a a Bank lobby and immediately loved it then Shazam it .... & BAM !
JamHyung REACTS
Me at work lol
Cesar Ordax-Avecilla
Es una pequeña y poderosa poesía cantada, me encanta!
mininabonita07
OMG! I was studying at the bookstore this evening and they were playing this CD ( The Blue Room) I had to get up and see who it was they were playing!! I first thought of Billy Holliday. Anyway, I bought the CD before I left. I love it!
Linda MJA
Love her voice!
Carrie Schugar
Wow, is she awesome. Billie Holiday's spirit is living inside her.
Willemijn B.
Beautifull !!!
Dudeheit
Same here! I just heard it in the (german) radio and instantly needed to know who that might be. Fortunately the radio host said the interpreter and title afterwards. Now here to listen again, such a beautiful song.
Fernando José Araújo da Silva
Adorable! Love it.
FeLiCriS 14/29
:)) Thanks for this Good Music