Henry’s voice “aims for the emotional center” as she commands and captures the complete attention of the audience, telling real stories while also bringing a sense of ‘joie de vivre.’ She’s performed at the Rainbow Room with the Cab Calloway Orchestra, and the Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Jazz Octet; at jazz festivals including the 2006 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival; for the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in Pittsburgh; at jazz clubs such as The Dakota in Minneapolis and Arturo Sandoval’s Jazz Club in Miami; throughout central Mexico with her tribute concert to Billie Holiday; for senators and congressional representatives at the Democratic National Convention and the Congressional Black Caucus; at numerous private engagements and fundraisers; and for charitable causes benefiting Arts Education and AIDS awareness with organizations such as: AIDS Alliance, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, I Have a Dream Foundation, and the Black AIDS Organization; and she often acts as a guest speaker for school children. She’s also performed in Korea, Japan, Mexico and London and been interviewed, highly reviewed, and mentioned by such media as Swing Journal, Prairie Home Companion, jazzreview.com, Sirius Satellite Radio, DownBeat, All About Jazz, XM Satellite Radio, L.A. Jazz Scene and more. She’s shared the stage with music legends such as Isaac Hayes, Kenny Werner, Jennifer Holliday, Sammy Figueroa, Johnny O'Neal, Nicholas Peyton, Eric Alexander, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and Tom Scott to name a few. As Swing Journal stated, "...Nicole sings with such power and emotion. She has a big future ahead of her." In her recordings, and during any of her live performances, you feel that power and you feel that emotion that emerges sincerely from her heart.
Also an actress and spokesperson, Nicole is the host and producer of the music segment of Miami’s PBS show ‘ArtStreet’ on WLRN-TV. As a lead, her acting skills have been featured on national television campaigns for Verizon Wireless, Amtrak, McDonald's, Air Jamaica, Rite Aid Pharmacies, Hershey's Swoops, Sears Optical and others.
Creating fans immediately, this world-class performer's presence, classic elegance, infectious energy, sexy appeal, and honest interpretations make for a truly moving experience. Poised to impact international audiences, Nicole Henry will touch you and tell a story like none other...
Fly Me To The Moon
Nicole Henry Lyrics
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Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On a-Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby, kiss me
Fill my heart with song
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you
Fill my heart with song
Let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, in other words
I love... you
"Fly Me to the Moon" by Nicole Henry is a love song that invokes a sense of nostalgia and a longing for adventure. The lyrics of the song describe the desire to escape from the mundane reality of everyday life and explore the vastness of the universe. The opening line, "Fly me to the moon," sets the tone for the song and establishes a fantastical mood. The lyrics reveal a desire to play among the stars, as well as an eagerness to see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars. The song's speaker wishes to share this journey with their lover and asks them to hold their hand and kiss them.
The second half of the song continues with the singer's plea for their lover to fill their heart with song and allow them to sing forever. The lover is described as all the singer longs for and worships, and they implore them to be true to them. "In other words" serves as a refrain in the song, emphasizing the singer's plea for their lover to understand their emotions. The song ends with a repetition of "I love you," a direct declaration of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "Fly Me to the Moon" is a romantic and dreamy song that expresses the yearning for adventure, exploration, and a deep connection with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly me to the moon
Take me away to a place beyond what is known and comfortable
Let me play among the stars
Let me experience the wonder of the universe first-hand
Let me see what spring is like on a-Jupiter and Mars
Allow me to explore new worlds and experience the beauty of the unknown
In other words, hold my hand
Expressing a desire for physical touch and emotional connectedness
In other words, baby, kiss me
Expressing a desire for intimacy and romantic connection
Fill my heart with song
Asking to be filled with joy and passion in a way that inspires creativity and expression
And let me sing for ever more
Asking to be given the gift of lasting joy and inspiration
You are all I long for
Expressing profound love and attraction
All I worship and adore
Highlighting the significance and value of the person being addressed
In other words, please be true
Asking for open and honest communication, and a genuine connection
In other words, I love you
Expressing deep affection and commitment
Writer(s): Bart Howard
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.