Melody Gardot (b. 1985) is a Grammy-nominated U.S. jazz singer, writer, and… Read Full Bio ↴Melody Gardot (b. 1985) is a Grammy-nominated U.S. jazz singer, writer, and musician.

Born on the 2nd February 1985 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gardot took up piano and played as a youngster on the nightclub scene of Philadelphia, influenced by jazz, folk, rock, and pop musics. At the age of nineteen she was a fashion student at the Community College of Philadelphia. While cycling in Philadelphia in November 2003 she was hit by a car whose driver had ignored a red traffic light. In the accident she suffered serious head and spinal injuries, and her pelvis was broken in two places. Because of these severe injuries she was confined to her hospital bed for a year. Her musical beginning was prompted by a tending physician who was concerned with her cognitive impairment as a result of head injury sustained in the accident. He believed that music would help her brain injury improve, as it has been known to show remarkable results in improving people's cognitive ability after such trauma.

Following her doctor's suggestion, Gardot made recordings bedside, while still unable to walk, and eventually released the works as an EP: Some Lessons: The Bedroom Sessions (2005). Gardot's desire to be well, combined with a bit of luck, brought her to the attention of a local radio DJ at the AAA station WXPN (known for launching the careers of artists such as Amos Lee and Norah Jones). Her cognitive powers slowly but surely became pronounced, leading to the independent recording and release of her debut CD, Worrisome Heart, which was reissued in 2007 by Verve records.

Gardot is hypersensitive to light and noise, so wears dark glasses; she also uses a cane to walk. Onstage she requires a special seating unit, and wears a Transcutaneous Electro-Nerve Stimulator, a TENS device, to assist in alleviating her neuralgic muscle pain. Though touring is difficult, she has been performing in major cities on the East Coast of the U.S. to support her recordings. In 2009, working with producer Larry Klein and arranger Vince Mendoza - both known for their work with Joni Mitchell - Gardot followed up her Verve debut with My One and Only Thrill.

In 2012, she released the album The Absence.

Goodnight
Melody Gardot Lyrics

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Goodnight
Close your eyes and just sleep tight
I'll lie awake and watch you dream
To be sure that all of your dreams are pure

My dear don't you worry bout a thing
I'll be near to you all night
And through the evening

I'll be by your side

So goodnight
Close your eyes and just sleep tight
I'll lie awake and watch you dream
To be sure that all of your dreams are pure
(Whistles)

While you slumber
In case you ever wonder
If a summer breeze
Just brushed your cheek
Know it's me

And goodnight
Close your eyes and just sleep tight
I'll lie awake and watch you dream

To be sure that all of your
Dreams are pure

Overall Meaning

In the song "Goodnight," Melody Gardot takes on the role of a loving caretaker, speaking to a beloved who is about to fall asleep. The song opens with the words "Close your eyes and just sleep tight/I'll lie awake and watch you dream," setting the stage for the singer's watchful presence throughout the night. Gardot's lyrics evoke a sense of tenderness and deep caring as she reassures her beloved that all of their dreams will be pure. She affirms this promise when she sings, "While you slumber/In case you ever wonder/If a summer breeze/Just brushed your cheek/Know it's me." Here, the singer is again assuring her beloved that she is keeping watch over them, even in their deepest moments of repose.

As the song progresses, the lyrics begin to shift from this initial tone of tenderness and caring to one of goodnight. It feels as if the singer is slowly receding from the beloved's consciousness, growing more distant as they, too, drift off to sleep. The song closes with these words: "And goodnight/Close your eyes and just sleep tight/I'll lie awake and watch you dream/To be sure that all of your dreams are pure." Here, the emphasis is on sleep and slumber, and the focus is entirely on the beloved, as Gardot takes herself out of the picture altogether.

In summary, "Goodnight" is a beautiful, tender song that conveys the sense of warmth and love that can be a powerful force in our lives. With its soft, soothing melody and lyrical beauty, this song is a reminder of the importance of caring for those who are closest to us and of the power of love to bring us peace and comfort.

Line by Line Meaning

Goodnight
Wishing someone a peaceful sleep and a farewell for the night.

Close your eyes and just sleep tight
Advice to relax and fall asleep peacefully with no disturbances.

I'll lie awake and watch you dream
A declaration of being awake while the other person sleeps, protecting them and keeping them safe.

To be sure that all of your dreams are pure
The intention to protect the other person's dreams, ensuring that they are trouble-free and enjoyable.

My dear don't you worry bout a thing
A promise to take care of everything and anything that could concern the other person.

I'll be near to you all night
Assurance that the other person is not alone, wherever they are and whatever is happening.

And through the evening
Promise to stay close and continue to care for the other person even after the night has started.

I'll be by your side
A promise to accompany the other person, offer support and love as they go through anything, day or night.

While you slumber
During the time the other person is asleep.

In case you ever wonder
In the event the other person becomes curious or concerned about something.

If a summer breeze
A metaphor for something gentle and comforting.

Just brushed your cheek
Designed to create an image of a soft and peaceful moment.

Know it's me
Assurance that the other person is not alone and they are always cared for and loved.

To be sure that all of your dreams are pure
To emphasize the point of protecting and safeguarding good dreams.

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Goodnite

Close your eyes and just sleep tight

Lie awake and watch you dream

To be sure that all of your dreams are pure

My dear, don't you worry 'bout a thing

I'll be near to you all night

And through the evening

I'll be by your side

So goodnite

Close your eyes and just sleep tight

I'll lie awake and watch you dream

To be sure that all of your dreams are pure

While you slumber, in case you ever wonder

If a summer breeze just brushed your cheek

Know it's me

And goodnite

Close your eyes and just sleep tight

Lie awake and watch you dream

To be sure that all of your dreams are pure