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.
Don`t Cry Baby
Madeleine Peyroux Lyrics
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Listen to me
There's no reason why
We shouldn't agree
If I hurt your feeling
I apologize
You're the only one
Don't cry baby
Don't cry baby
Dry your eyes
Let be sweetheart again
You know I didn't mean to
Make you feel blue
Honest I never do it again
Won't you forgive
Won't you forget
Do as I ask you too
I never let you regret
If you just start a new
You know I'm sorry
Oh so sorry
Just don't cry baby
There's no one but you
Won't you forgive
Won't you forget
Do as I ask you too
I never let you regret
Just start a new
You know I'm sorry
Oh so sorry
Don't cry baby
There's no one but you
Don't cry baby
There's no one but you
The song Don't Cry Baby by Madeleine Peyroux seems to be a plea to a lover to stop crying and forgive a mistake. The singer is asking for forgiveness and promising to never hurt the lover again. The lyrics seem like an attempt to reconcile and move forward from an argument or a mistake that has damaged the relationship.
The phrase "There's no reason why we shouldn't agree" suggests that the conflict or disagreement is trivial and not worth the tears, and that the couple should come to an agreement and move past it. The singer admits fault and promises to make amends, stating "If I hurt your feeling, I apologize. You're the only one that I idealize." The repetitive chorus of "Don't cry baby, dry your eyes" reinforces the idea that the singer wants to put an end to the tears and make things right.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of regret and a desire to repair a broken relationship. It's a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of the lover to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey please don't cry
My beloved, please do not shed tears and listen to me
Listen to me
Pay attention to what I'm saying
There's no reason why
There is no logical explanation for us to disagree
We shouldn't agree
We should come to an agreement
If I hurt your feeling
If I caused emotional pain to you
I apologize
I express my regret and sorrow
You're the only one
You are the one and only
That I idealize
The only person I admire and hold in high regard
Don't cry baby
Please don't weep, my dear
Dry your eyes
Wipe away your tears
Let be sweetheart again
Let's go back to being sweethearts once more
You know I didn't mean to
You're aware that I never intended to
Make you feel blue
Cause you to feel sad or down
Honest I never do it again
I promise to never do it again, sincerely
Won't you forgive
Please grant forgiveness
Won't you forget
Please let go of the past
Do as I ask you too
Please adhere to my request
I never let you regret
I will always ensure that you never feel remorseful
If you just start a new
If you decide to move on and start anew
You know I'm sorry
You're aware of my deep regret and remorse
Oh so sorry
Extremely sorry
There's no one but you
There is no one else but you who holds a special place in my heart
Don't cry baby
Please don't weep, my dear
Don't cry baby
Please don't weep, my dear
There's no one but you
There is no one else but you who holds a special place in my heart
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES P. JOHNSON, SAUL BERNIE, STELLA UNGER
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@angelis93
Totaly in love for this voice.... Madedeine is amazing....
@michaelstephens5930
I heard this while on a road trip and was gobsmacked! Besides her voice and interpretation, that organ is on-point!
@gerritkuijt5650
Ongelofelijk mooi wat een super muziek en die stem hemels mooi!!!!🥰🌹💋👌
@lgrinner
It may rain, it may shine Love will age like fine red wine...
@user-jc9rd1bd8v
Случайно услышал, но...очаровательно...
@Felipe101981
Maravilhoso!!!
@MrWi1y
Very underrated
@icyanita6468
This helps me.
@kommedytube
Yes, nice.
@francescosaveriopasquetti7259
Favolous!!! In the Billie Holiday's style❤