In the summer of 1986, Stern went out on the road with David Sanborn and later joined an electrified edition of Steps Ahead which featured Mike Mainieri on midi vibes, Michael Brecker on the Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI), Darryl Jones on electric bass and Steve Smith on drums. Stern made his first recording as a leader for the Japanese Trio label (1985's Neesh) before making his debut on Atlantic Records in 1986 with Upside Downside, featuring such celebrated colleagues as Sanborn, Pastorius, saxophonist Bob Berg, bassists Mark Egan and Jeff Andrews, keyboardist Mitch Forman and drummers Dave Weckl and Steve Jordan. From 1986 through 1988, Mike was a member of Michael Brecker's potent quintet, appearing on Don't Try This At Home. Stern's second Atlantic album, 1988's Time In Place, continued the promise of his debut. He followed that in succession with 1989's Jigsaw and 1991's Odds Or Evens, both of which ably showcased his legendary guitar prowess and musicality. During this period he also formed a touring group with saxophonist Berg that included drummer Dennis Chambers and bassist Lincoln Goines. They remained a working unit from 1989 to 1992, at which point Stern joined a reunited Brecker Brothers Band, appearing on 1992's Return of the Brecker Brothers. (Other notable sideman credits include work with the late, great tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and the recent live recording 4 Generations of Miles, in which the guitarist joins with other Miles Davis alumni George Coleman on tenor sax, Jimmy Cobb on drums and Ron Carter on bass).
Mike's acclaimed 1993 Atlantic Jazz release, Standards (And Other Songs), led to him being named Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year by the readers and critics of Guitar Player magazine. He followed that up with two hard-hitting offerings in 1994's Is What It Is and 1996's Between The Lines, both of which received Grammy nominations. In 1997, Stern recorded Give And Take with bassist John Patitucci, drummer Jack DeJohnette, percussionist Don Alias and special guests Michael Brecker and David Sanborn. Their freewheeling covers of Sonny Rollins' "Oleo", John Coltrane's "Giant Steps" Cole Porter's "I Love You" and Jimi Hendrix's "Who Knows" helped Mike earn the Orville W. Gibson Award for Best Jazz Guitarist that year. Stern's ninth release for Atlantic was a six-string summit meeting with colleagues Bill Frisell and John Scofield that was appropriately titled Play. 2001's Voices, his first foray into vocal music, earned Mike his third Grammy nomination. And now he ups the ante with These Times. Stern's 12th release as a leader and debut on ESC Records stands as one of the best of his career.
Like Someone in Love
Mike Stern Lyrics
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Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
The lyrics of Mike Stern's song, Like Someone In Love, seem to depict a state of infatuation or being in love. The first line indicates this as the singer finds themself gazing at stars and hearing the sound of guitars, possibly symbolizing a dreamy, romantic atmosphere. The second and third lines suggest that the subject of the singer's affection has a profound effect on them, as they are astounded by the things they do whenever that person is around. This infatuation is also evident in the fourth and fifth lines where the singer says that they feel as though they have wings and sometimes bump into things. This imagery of feeling light-headed and disoriented is often associated with being in love.
The last lines of the song, "Each time I look at you, I'm limp as a glove, and feeling like someone in love," explicitly demonstrate that the singer is deeply enamored by the person they are addressing. They are so taken by the other person's presence that they feel almost paralyzed or immobile. The phrase "limp as a glove" is particularly evocative as it suggests that the singer is helpless in the face of their romantic feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of Mike Stern's Like Someone In Love capture the intense emotions that accompany falling in love. From feeling light-headed to being completely overwhelmed, the singer's words express the dizzying, all-encompassing affection that can take hold of someone's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
Recently, I catch myself looking up at the stars, lost in thought about you and our love.
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
The sound of music fills my ears and heart, reminding me of the passionate and romantic feelings that come with love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Occasionally, my actions surprise even myself, because I am acting in such a way that only someone enamored and in love would act.
Mostly whenever you're around me.
This happens mostly when you're near me, because your presence is so powerful that I cannot help but show my love.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
In recent times, I have been walking around feeling as though I am floating and weightless, moved by the uplifting energy of love.
Bump into things like someone in love.
I am so dazed and intoxicated by the feeling of love that I am not entirely aware of my surroundings, leading me to bump into things like an infatuated and lovesick person.
Each time I look at you,
Every time I behold your face,
I'm limp as a glove,
My body goes weak with desire and emotion,
And feeling like someone in love.
As a result, I can't deny that I am completely and hopelessly consumed by the feeling of love for you.
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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
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