There is something for everyone in Melou. Their influences include everything from Nina Simone, Django, Janis Joplin, & Fela Kuti to Bjork, Parliament, The Ventures & Bob Marley. There is no style that Melou is afraid to explore and wherever they go they bring the audience with them.
Melou was founded in Guatemala in a tequila bar called Cafe No Se. It was in this bar that front woman Annie Goodchild and guitarist Maarten Reijnierse first met. After many fun nights of playing music and getting to know one another Maarten decided to come back to Boston to pursue a musical career with Annie. After building a name for themselves they were invited to record an album in Barcelona with their good friend and producer Dave Bianci. Once Goodchild and Reijnierse finished recording their debut album, "Communication" they returned to Boston to play shows and solidify their rhythm section of Max Comaskey on bass and Jim Lavin on drums. While in Boston, the band earned the support of local radio station WERS, which said about Communication:
"It's difficult to epitomize a sound so far-reaching, a style that has spanned various regions of the globe, and experience from orchestras to traditional South American bands, but Melou manages to bring all of this together delicately and gracefully, to communicate, if you will, all of this experience into a sound that is truly their own. Something this unique and this special is simply invaluable."
After a long and winding road with 40 some-odd shows during the summer of 2007, which brought them through Holland, Germany, Belgium, and England, the band returned to Barcelona in the fall with 12 new songs and a desire to create. Teaming up once again with producer Dave Bianchi at the Emergency Room studios, the group set out to take their unique sound even further for their second album. This time there was a different theme, as the title Battery Park would suggest, "Organic vs. Electronic."
Featuring a lineup of all-star musicians from around the world who currently reside in Barcelona, Melou once again tastefully created a blend that showcases the band's talent, and brings Goodchild's vocals to a new level. Maybe that's why URB Magazine compared her to Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill...
To purchase the new album, "Battery Park", online visit iTunes or to order a hard copy visit Amazon.com.
Both our new album, "Battery Park", and our debut album, "Communication", are also now available at the Newbury Comics stores in Newton, Boston (on Newbury Street), Harvard Square, Amherst, and Nashua!
Paint Me a Picture
Melou Lyrics
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I was too nervous to say it loud,
say it clear
But I'll sure sing for you sweet enough for you to hear
Last night I dreamed I flew with my friend
Oh we laughed and we held hands
Woke up to find it all came to an end
Oh, it was wonderful the way you held me close
don't think my eyes closed once
Oh I think it was magical and
I think I'll try you again
Sometimes I look at you when you have no idea at all
Sometimes you make me smile,
when you don't say anything at all
But I'm happy not knowing why baby
As long as you're my lover, you're my friend
Never wanted to cook before,
but I shall cook for you
Never have somebody to clean up after me,
Oh lord knows, you do it good
And I really don't mind cause you treat me like a real man should
My dear how I miss you,
say it you're my best friend
I'm your better women until the end
If you paint me a picture, I'll sing you a song
All day long
Said sing me a song
I said sing me a song... (All day long)
The song "Paint Me a Picture" by Mélou seems to be about a person expressing their love for their partner. The lyrics suggest that the singer is genuinely in love with their partner and that they can't keep the words inside any more. The singer seems to have held back from telling their partner how they feel but finally found the courage to do so. They were too nervous to say it out loud, but they promise to sing for their partner sweeter than they can hear.
The dream sequence in the lyrics further illustrates the close relationship between the singer and their partner. The singer sings about how they flew with their friend and laughed, and the joy they experienced in the dream. This highlights that the singer is very comfortable with their partner, not just as a lover but as a friend too. They find comfort in their partner's presence, and that they appreciate every moment they have together.
As the song progresses, the singer describes how much their partner means to them. They are willing to cook for them, and they don't mind being taken care of by their partner. They also appreciate being treated like a real man should be, and how their partner is their best friend. The line "If you paint me a picture, I'll sing you a song" feels like it is conveying two people in love making promises to each other to express their love beyond just the spoken word. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love, appreciating each other, and being in love with one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I told you, that I love you true
I expressed my genuine affection for you last night
I was too nervous to say it loud,
say it clear
I felt anxious and couldn't articulate my feelings with confidence
But I'll sure sing for you sweet enough for you to hear
Nonetheless, I will use music to express my feelings in a way that will touch your heart
Last night I dreamed I flew with my friend
Oh we laughed and we held hands
Woke up to find it all came to an end
In my dream, I experienced joy and love with my friend, but then I woke up to reality and it was gone
Oh, it was wonderful the way you held me close
watched you like a hawk,
don't think my eyes closed once
I cherish the memory of how you held me, and I couldn't take my eyes off you
Oh I think it was magical and
I think I'll try you again
I believe our connection was special, and I want to pursue it further
Sometimes I look at you when you have no idea at all
Sometimes you make me smile,
when you don't say anything at all
But I'm happy not knowing why baby
As long as you're my lover, you're my friend
I appreciate the little moments where I observe you without your knowledge, and when you bring me joy without even speaking. I don't always need to understand why, as long as we have love and friendship
Never wanted to cook before,
but I shall cook for you
Never have somebody to clean up after me,
Oh lord knows, you do it good
And I really don't mind cause you treat me like a real man should
I typically dislike cooking and cleaning up after myself, but for you, I will happily do both. Your care and consideration for me make me feel respected and loved
My dear how I miss you,
say it you're my best friend
I'm your better women until the end
I long for you and consider you my closest companion. I strive to be a better version of myself for you
If you paint me a picture, I'll sing you a song
All day long
Said sing me a song
I said sing me a song... (All day long)
I value your creativity, and if you create something beautiful for me, I will repay you with music that will last all day long
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.