Born July 11, 1983, in New York City.

American jazz singer, songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Born July 11, 1983, in New York City.

American jazz singer, songwriter, pianist. Now signed to Warner Records and working with mega-producer, David Foster, Peter's third CD, the newly titled East of Angel Town, was released in late 2007. This will mark yet another departure as it will be his first release of all original material, all of the songs written or co-written by him and featuring another diverse mix of styles. This album hits more of a rock/pop arena, ranging from ballads to blues to funk to pop, yet always underscored by his amazing talent and piano skills.

My Religion
Peter Cincotti Lyrics

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Silver sky full of city lights
Shadows on the wall
I'm finally waking up as night's about to fall
I look at you and I see my future
somewhere in your eyes
from now on no more questions no more compromise
I'm making you my religion
on a dirty street

I'm coming clean
I'm making you my religion
On a bitter night
I'm doing right by you
ANd I don't care where we go
and i don't care what they say
I'm making you my religion
TonightI'm gonna take everything I know
and erase it with your touch
Somehow in the darkness I can see so much
Next to you i feel your future
Unfolding into mine
From now on no more waiting no more wasting timeI'm making you my religion
on a dirty street
I'm coming clean
I'm making you my religion
On a bitter night
I'm doing right by you
ANd I don't care where we go
and i don't care what they say
I'm making you my religion
Tonight
I'm making you my religion
TonightYour whisper is an aswer
your heartbeat is a reason
shaking me, giving me
something to believe

I'm making you my religion
ooh
I'm making you my religion
yeah
I'm coming clean
Tonight
Yeah

I'm making you my religion
on a dirty street
I'm coming clean
I'm making you my religion
On a bitter night
I'm doing right by you
And I don't care where we go
and i don't care what they say
I'm making you my religion
Tonight
I'm making you my religion

Tonight
Tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter Cincotti's My Religion tell the story of a person who has found someone special that they want to dedicate themselves to. The song speaks of the moment when the singer decides to make this person their religion, their guide in life.

The opening lines describe a silver sky filled with city lights and shadows on the walls. The final moments of the day are passing and the singer is finally waking up to the truth about their feelings. They look into the eyes of the person they love and see their future with them.

As the night falls, the singer decides to make their significant other their religion. They commit to the journey ahead and vow to follow this person no matter what. The song speaks of making this decision on a dirty street on a bitter night, indicating that this love may have come unexpectedly or through tough times.

The chorus speaks of how the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make this relationship work. They do not care what others say or where they go – the person they love is their new guide and center.

Overall, My Religion is a powerful declaration of devotion and commitment. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found true love and is willing to go to any length to make it last.

Line by Line Meaning

Silver sky full of city lights
The city's lights fill the night sky and create a sense of wonder.

Shadows on the wall
The shadows of the night create a mysterious atmosphere.

I'm finally waking up as night's about to fall
The singer now realizes the beauty of the night and its potential for change.

I look at you and I see my future
The singer sees the possibility of a better, happier life with their partner.

somewhere in your eyes
The singer sees the reflection of their future in the eyes of their partner.

from now on no more questions no more compromise
The singer is committed to their relationship and will no longer question or compromise their love.

I'm making you my religion
The singer is placing all their faith and devotion into their partner.

on a dirty street
The location doesn't matter, the love between the singer and their partner is pure and true.

I'm coming clean
The singer is being honest with themselves and their partner about their feelings.

On a bitter night
The night may be cold and harsh, but the love between the singer and their partner keeps them warm.

I'm doing right by you
The singer is willing to make sacrifices and do what is right for their relationship and partner.

And I don't care where we go
The singer is willing to go anywhere with their partner as long as they're together.

and i don't care what they say
The opinions of others don't matter to the singer as long as they have their partner.

TonightI'm gonna take everything I know and erase it with your touch
The singer is willing to let go of their past and start anew with their partner's love.

Somehow in the darkness I can see so much
Even in the darkest of times, the singer can see the light that their relationship brings.

Next to you i feel your future
The singer has a shared future with their partner and will experience it together.

Unfolding into mine
Their future unfolds together with the love they have for each other.

From now on no more waiting no more wasting time
The singer wants to spend every moment with their partner and no longer wants to waste time waiting for a better future.

Your whisper is an aswer
The gentle sound of their partner's voice is enough of an answer for the singer's questions.

your heartbeat is a reason
The steady rhythm of their partner's heartbeat is a reminder of the love they share.

shaking me, giving me something to believe
Their partner's love shakes the singer's world and gives them hope for a better future together.

ooh
An expression of the singer's emotions and love.

yeah
An expression of the singer's agreement and commitment to their partner.

Tonight
The singer is declaring their love and devotion for their partner tonight.

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