He … Read Full Bio ↴Najee Rasheed born in New York, NY is a Jazz/Smooth Jazz artist.
He was a member of Chaka Khan's band in 1983, (The Ain't Nobody Tour). In addition to all the saxophones (Tenor, Alto and Soprano), Najee is an accomplished flutist. He attended The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He is one of the first innovators of Urban Contemporary Jazz/Smooth Jazz, which grew in popularity throughout the 1990's to this day. His first 4 albums certified Gold by the RIAA. He was nominated for a Grammy in 1988 for "Najee's Theme". He won the Soul Train Music Awards in 1993 and 1995 for best Jazz Artist. Most recent awards include The NAACP Image Awards 2006 and the 2008 Trumpet Awards.
Najee has performed and recorded with other artists, including singers Freddie Jackson, Will Downing, Phil Perry, Prince, Patti Labelle, Phyllis Hyman, and Jeffrey Osborne. He has recorded and performed with instrumentalists Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Charles Earland, Paul Jackson Jr. and George Duke. In 1998 He recorded a tribute album in honor of Stevie Wonder, featuring covers of songs from Wonder's 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. He also played and toured with Prince from 2001 to 2003 and recorded The "Rainbow Children" CD and is featured on the "One Night Alone" (Live)CD. His greatest-hits album, The Best of Najee, was released in 1998.
Breezy
Najee Lyrics
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na isang awitin na para sayo at para
sakin, ng sa ganon pag sa tuwing marinig mo't marinig ko rin, mapapatingin mag papangiti, mag papakilig sa puso natin
isang bagay na makaka pag pa alala satin na nag mamahalan tayo, tanging nais ay mapangiti ka, pansinin lagi na mahal kita. at tanging ikaw lang at ako ang laman ng awitin pang hawakan mong sinasabi na lagi mong isipin.
awitin natin ng sabay taglay ng musika ay pag ibig at hatid nito'y saya at galak na nais ipabatid.
lalalala mahal kita...
ang salitang mahal kita tandaan kahit di ko man masabi alam mo namang kahit ano mang mang yari sa akin ikaw lang ang nag mamay ari
The lyrics to Najee's song Breezy depict a heartfelt sentiment of love and devotion. The first line speaks of a "parang harana," which in Filipino culture refers to a traditional serenade performed by a suitor to express his love to the object of his affections. In this instance, the singer has an offering of a song, crafted especially for their loved one, to be shared between them. The lyrics suggest that the mere sound of this song would bring a smile to both of their faces, and ignite feelings of joy and romance between them.
The song speaks of a desire to create a lasting memory that affirms the love between the two individuals. This memory would be one of love and happiness, evoked whenever the song is heard in the future. The lyrics seek to reassure the recipient of this love that they are the one for the singer, expressed through the repetition of the phrase "mahal kita," which means "I love you" in Tagalog. The lyrics also acknowledge that even when the singer cannot directly express their feelings, the loved one knows that they hold a special place in their heart and will always cherish them.
Overall, the lyrics of Breezy are a declaration of heartfelt love and devotion, expressed through the medium of music. The song speaks of a connection that transcends words, one that is expressed through the sharing of this song between two individuals in love.
Line by Line Meaning
parang harana, mayron akong alay
I offer you this song as if it were a serenade
na isang awitin na para sayo at para sakin, ng sa ganon pag sa tuwing marinig mo't marinig ko rin, mapapatingin mag papangiti, mag papakilig sa puso natin
A song meant for you and me, so that every time you hear it, I will also hear it and we will both find ourselves grinning and feeling happy
isang bagay na makaka pag pa alala satin na nag mamahalan tayo, tanging nais ay mapangiti ka, pansinin lagi na mahal kita. at tanging ikaw lang at ako ang laman ng awitin pang hawakan mong sinasabi na lagi mong isipin.
This song is a reminder that we are in love, and all I want is to make you smile and feel appreciated. Only you and I are mentioned in this song, a reminder for you to always think of me.
awitin natin ng sabay taglay ng musika ay pag ibig at hatid nito'y saya at galak na nais ipabatid.
Let us sing this song of love, with music that brings happiness and joy.
lalalalala (ating awitin) mahal kita
La la la la (our song) I love you.
lalalala mahal kita...
La la la I love you...
ang salitang mahal kita tandaan kahit di ko man masabi alam mo namang kahit ano mang mang yari sa akin ikaw lang ang nag mamay ari
Remember the words 'I love you', even when I do not say them, because no matter what happens to me, you are the only one who owns my heart.
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.