Her music is centered on her singing, in a fairly low register and a traditional bluesy-jazz style, and her piano playing, which is technically accomplished. Her repertoire includes many of her own compositions, but also a selection of standards drawn mostly from the classic-rock genre; examples include "Ode to Billie Joe," "A Taste of Honey," and "Black Magic Woman." She is known for her apparent above-average intelligence and vocabulary, which results in complex and witty lyrics. Her last album to date, Mythologies is a set of songs based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. In September 2008, Patricia is releasing "The Cole Porter Mix," a collection of Patricia's renditions of the Porter songbook along with three Barber originals inspired by Cole Porter.
Patricia Barber is a lesbian. Interviews with her suggests that she does not try to hide this fact, but that she 'tires' of the public interest in her sexuality – disliking the fact that it contributes to her fame.
Her albums Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, Companion, Nightclub, Verse have been reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on SACD and limited edition 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered, 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
Summer Samba
Patricia Barber Lyrics
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That would be very nice
Someone to love me right
That would be very nice
Someone to understand
Each little dream in me
Someone to take my hand
And be a team with me
So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me
Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me
Oh yeah, that would be so nice
I could see you and me, that would be nice
Someone to hold me tight
That would be very nice
Someone to love me right
That would be very nice
Someone to understand
Each little dream in me
Someone to take my hand
To be a team with me
So nice, life would be so nice
If one day I'd find
Someone who would take my hand
And samba through life with me
Someone to cling to me
Stay with me right or wrong
Someone to sing to me
Some little samba song
Someone to take my heart
And give his heart to me
Someone who's ready to
Give love a start with me
Oh yes, that would be so nice
Shouldn't we, you and me?
I can see it will be nice...
The lyrics to Patricia Barber's song "Summer Samba" describe a longing for love and companionship. The singer expresses a desire for someone to hold them tight, love them right, and understand their dreams. They seek a partner to join them in the dance of life, to cling to them and stay by their side through thick and thin. The image of dancing the samba together is used as a symbol of a joyful and fulfilling relationship.
The song's repeated refrain of "so nice" emphasizes this longing for a fulfilling relationship, and the repeated lines of the verses create a sense of anticipation and yearning. The upbeat, summery melody and the use of Latin rhythms like the samba contribute to the song's joyful energy and romantic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone to hold me tight
I long for someone to embrace and comfort me.
That would be very nice
It would bring me immense happiness and fulfillment.
Someone to love me right
I yearn for someone to truly understand and cherish me.
Someone to understand
I hope for someone who deeply comprehends all of my desires and aspirations.
Each little dream in me
I want someone to listen carefully to all my hopes and desires.
Someone to take my hand
I want someone to be with me and provide me with support and guidance.
And be a team with me
I hope for someone who will work together with me to achieve our goals in life.
So nice, life would be so nice
It would be amazing if my dreams could come true.
If one day I'd find
I hold out hope that one day I will discover that special someone.
Someone who would take my hand
I hope for someone who will be there to support and guide me through life.
And samba through life with me
I would love to have someone to enjoy the fun and beauty of life with.
Someone to cling to me
I desire someone who will stay close to me through all the ups and downs of life.
Stay with me right or wrong
I long for someone who will be there for me, no matter what.
Someone to sing to me
I desire someone who will share their joy and happiness in the form of music with me.
Some little samba song
I would love for my special someone to enjoy music and dance with me.
Someone to take my heart
I want someone to take my heart and cherish it forever.
And give his heart to me
I look forward to someone who will reciprocate my feelings and give me his heart too.
Someone who's ready to
I hope for someone who is ready and willing to embark on a journey of love with me.
Give love a start with me
I want to begin a new chapter in life with someone special who is ready for love.
Oh yeah, that would be so nice
It would be wonderful if my dreams could come true and I could find love.
I could see you and me, that would be nice
I picture a future with my special someone and it brings joy to my heart.
Shouldn't we, you and me?
I wonder if we can find love and happiness together.
I can see it will be nice...
I am optimistic that finding love with you will make life beautiful and fulfilling.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Marcos Kostenbader Valle, Paulo Sergio Kostenbader Valle
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BailelaVida
What a beautiful rendition of this classic -- thanks for that, Patricia. Hundreds of thousands listening...
Solojazz 969
La infaltable Samba de Verano ! Gran homenaje a uno de los garndes compositores de la MPB Marcos Valle y una voz excelsa la de Paty Barber Great!!
Jacky
Muy bonita voz
👍👍
larry baby
Lovely. Barber plays and sings with pithy melancholia and simple joy - the dual essence of bossa nova - and an authentic but modest sensuality always intended by this music and its oeuvre.
Marco Jonathan Romano
La canción en Jazz más hermosa que he podido escuchar en toda mi vida.
Michael Hardcastle
This is sooooooooo beautiful, can't stop playing it.
Liliane Beeckman
👍
Raymond Hough
Patricia Barber's vocal rendition lifts this song out of the forgettable realm. But it is her piano playing that distinguishes it totally -- no noodling here, just solid pianistic accompaniment. Kudos.
Isabelle Frost
She made me surf on the samba wave !!! So sweet, soft and mellow sensuality !!!
arlacta
that's a really relaxing tune!