Snow Samba
Paquito D'Rivera Lyrics
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It covers on my pain and clears the tears from me...
Like these dreams, it quiets me...
The sorrow of my heart′s mistakes go drifting by,
Like snowy flakes the wind blows by... and clears the sky...
The snow upon the ground reflects the light
That I... feel inside... so crystal bright...
But now I see... so vividly!
When you feel the joy the snow is bringing,
You′ll hear the song I'm singing and to me you'll come to stay.
Like the shining snow that you see drifting,
Our two hearts will rise uplifting, sending sorrow far away.
But now I see... so vividly!
When you feel the joy the snow is bringing,
You′ll hear the song I′m singing and to me you'll come to stay.
Like the shining snow that you see drifting,
Our two hearts will rise uplifting, sending sorrow far away.
Like the shining snow that you see drifting,
Our two hearts will rise uplifting, sending sorrow far away.
Paquito D'Rivera's Snow Samba is a song about how snow has healing properties that can help a person forget their sorrows and uplift their hearts. The snow, as described in the song, falls like dreams and covers the pain that a person feels. The lyrics suggest that the snow can act as a sort of blank slate, helping a person forget their mistakes and start again.
The song also suggests that the snow brings joy and that this can be heard in the song that the singer is singing. This joy is so powerful that it can help two hearts rise and send sorrow far away. The snow is described as shining and drifting, which adds to its mystical and awe-inspiring properties.
Overall, Snow Samba is a song about how nature, and in particular snow, can help heal a person's heart and allow them to move past their pain. The song suggests that the power of nature is something that should be celebrated and embraced.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow, it seems, falls like my dreams...
The falling snow is reminiscent of the singer's dreams.
It covers on my pain and clears the tears from me...
The snow helps to alleviate the singer's pain and sadness.
Like these dreams, it quiets me...
Just like the singer's dreams, the snow brings calm to their state of mind.
The sorrow of my heart's mistakes go drifting by,
The artist's regrets and sorrows float away like snowflakes in the wind.
Like snowy flakes the wind blows by... and clears the sky...
The wind helps to clear away the snow and any negative feelings, leaving a clear blue sky.
The snow upon the ground reflects the light...
The snow on the ground catches and reflects light.
That I... feel inside... so crystal bright...
Similar to the crystal-like snow, the singer feels an internal brightness.
It shines upon my heart's surface and melts away this cold embrace...
The artist feels the joy of the snow and it helps to remove any icy barriers around their heart.
But now I see... so vividly!
The artist has had a realization or newfound clarity about their feelings.
When you feel the joy the snow is bringing,
The artist suggests that the listener should also feel the same joy that they do from the snow.
You'll hear the song I'm singing and to me you'll come to stay.
The singer hopes that the listener will come to them and feel the same happiness that they do.
Like the shining snow that you see drifting,
The artist compares the listener's potential happiness to the sparkling snow.
Our two hearts will rise uplifting, sending sorrow far away.
Together, the singer and listener's happiness will help to push sadness away and lift them up.
Like the shining snow that you see drifting,
The singer once again compares the listener's potential happiness to the glittering snow.
Our two hearts will rise uplifting, sending sorrow far away.
The singer reiterates that together, they can rise above sorrow and bring each other joy.
Writer(s): Paquito D'rivera, Claudio B Roditi
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@edwardmallon8679
Fantastic!!
@docsaxman
It was the thrill of my life playing with this band and the Maestro. Conrad takes first trombone solo, special guests Claudio and Slide Hampton solo over the vamp at the end.
The Band:
Paquito D'Rivera Alto, clarinet
Slide Hampton Trombone
Carlos Franzetti Piano
Mike Orta Piano
Andres Boiarsky Tenor Sax
Mario Rivera Tenor sax
Marshall McDonald Alto/soprano sax
Steve Sacks Arranger & Tenor Sax
Mike Ponella Trumpet
Byron Stripling Trumpet
Diego Urcola Trumpet
Conrad Herwig Trombone
William Cepeda Trombone
Oscar Stagnaro Bass
Adam Cruz Drums
Horacio "El Negro" Hernández Conga
Bobby Sanabria Percussion
Slide Hampton Guest Soloist
Claudio Roditi Guest Soloist
@MrDWoods
You guys are beyond AWESOME!!!!
@docsaxman
@@MrDWoods Thank you dad woo! Appreciate it, maybe we can get Paquito to do a reunion concert one day!
@MrDWoods
Docsaxman WoW !!!!! That would be AWESOME !!!!! I would love to attend that concert! If at all possible, I would greatly appreciate a notification ! I'm very excited to know that it's even considered
@swbsdavid
good sound