Braun has accumulated an extraordinary discography of unpretentious, personal songs anchored by her sweet, confident voice and genteel composition. She crafts tuneful, friendly songs with subtle but effective arrangements, dynamic and graceful and memorable.
Now, Braun is back with her sixth CD, Evolution of the Blood Star, and on these thirteen tracks Braun shows an even greater depth and maturity. Evolution of the Blood Star expands on her penchant for ambient soul pop, and shows this gifted songstress taking bold steps on her soulful journey into self-exploration. The jazz torch song, "Skylight," is evocative and inspirational, anchored by gentle classical piano and a melody as delicate as flower petals. The title track Evolution of the Blood Star truly inspires and intrigues with its contagious hook and neo B-52s landscape.
Artsy and fun, thoughtful and savvy, Norine Braun will zing to the heart of any listener.
AWARDS:
Female SInger-Songwriter of The Year Jazz Category for Crystallize (Next Wave CD) -LA Music Awards 2006
Artists For Literacy International Songwriting Competition Winner for Conformity 451.
StoneWall Society 2004 Pride In The Arts Musician Award Winner for Now and Zen CD
Kweevak CD of the Year Award 2003 for Norine Braun and The Mood Swings cd
Mantra
Norine Braun Lyrics
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Whisper all your fears my love
I'll make them go away for good
Spiral into
Mystic waves
Watch us disappear with grace
Do do do do do do...
I'll make them go away for good
Spiral into
Mystic waves
Watch us disappear with grace
The lyrics to Norine Braun's song Mantra are a soothing and comforting invocation to love and acceptance. The repetition of "Do do do do do do" creates a sense of calm and stillness, while the words "Whisper all your fears my love" suggest that the singer is a source of safety and security for her partner. When she promises to "make them go away for good," she is not suggesting that the fears will vanish instantly or completely, but rather that she will be there to help her partner confront and overcome them.
The image of "Spiral[ing] into/Mystic waves" is a metaphor for the transformative power of love and the spiritual journey that we all embark on when we open ourselves up to another person. The final line, "Watch us disappear with grace," can be interpreted in many different ways, but it suggests a sense of surrender and release, as if the singer and her partner are letting go of their individual selves and becoming part of something greater than themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to Mantra are an uplifting and poetic testament to the power of love and the importance of being there for each other through life's challenges and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Do do do do do do...
Repetitive vocalizations create a calming ambiance
Whisper all your fears my love
Encouraging the expression of insecurities
I'll make them go away for good
Providing reassurance for the resolution of anxieties
Spiral into
Inviting a deep internal voyage
Mystic waves
Depicting the mystical, unknown and fascinating aspects of that inner journey
Watch us disappear with grace
Reflecting the graceful acceptance of the unchartered terrain of this internal experience
Contributed by Chase R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.