Rachelle Ferrell began singing at the age of six, which contributed to the … Read Full Bio ↴Rachelle Ferrell began singing at the age of six, which contributed to the "development of her startling six-and-change octave range." Her range also includes the ability to reach the whistle register, as stated in an editorial review in which she references her whistle note in "It only took a minute" as "Minnie Riperton-like wailing". She received classical training on violin at an early age and by the time she was a teen, she was able to play the piano at a professional level. She enrolled in Berklee College of Music in Boston where she honed her musical abilities in arrangement, singing and songwriting.

Ferrell's 1992 eponymous debut album was released on Capitol Records and had a more contemporary/pop ambience. She, however, was also able to release jazz recordings on Blue Note Records, as a result of her unique contract.

In 2014, Rachelle Ferrell appeared on a new webseries called "Now What with Kevin E. Taylor," where she was the series season premiere. Ferrell decided, moved by Spirit, to sing her entire interview and at one point, she reduced the host to tears.

[edit] Discography

* 1989: First Instrument (Blue Note)
* 1992: Rachelle Ferrell (Manhattan)
* 1994: Somethin' Else[4]
* 2000: Individuality (Can I Be Me?) (Capitol)
* 2002: Live at Montreux (Blue Note)

[edit] Trivia

In 1999, Rachelle appeared at the "Lady of Soul Awards" to pay tribute to Natalie Cole singing "I've Got Love On My Mind." The audience gave Rachelle a standing ovation.[5] The jazz singer later commented that she was surprised at the reaction, "I came out with no make up, with wild hair…and the people went crazy! It was such a blessing to have people respond that way after being away for [such] a long time…"[6]

Sentimental
Rachelle Ferrell Lyrics

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1st Verse

I know it's two in the morning
Sorry for calling so late
I never get any warning
Something comes over me
And I cannot wait
I want to be with you

Just like it used to be…
Guess

Chorus

I'm feeling sentimental tonight
Darling, don't you know that I will never get over you
Sentimental don't remember what's wrong or right…
It's just a feeling that'll help me get through the night

2nd Verse

I saw your sister in town today
She wanted to know if I was okay
I tried to pretend everything was cool
She said, "Tears don't lie and I know the truth"
Oh, I want you, I need you
To do what we used to do!
'Cause

Repeat Chorus

Bridge

If I'm incurable
Then you're my disease
But I don't mind feeling this way
If you'll come and see about me!

Repeat Chorus

Overall Meaning

In this song, Rachelle Ferrell is expressing her feelings of longing and nostalgia for a past relationship. She starts by apologizing for calling in the middle of the night, acknowledging that she never plans to feel this way, but sometimes it becomes overwhelming. She wants to be with this person again, just like they used to be, but she seems unsure if this desire is mutual or not. The chorus, "I'm feeling sentimental tonight, Darling, don't you know that I will never get over you, Sentimental don't remember what's wrong or right, It's just a feeling that'll help me get through the night," shows just how powerful her emotions are and how they are keeping her up at night.

Line by Line Meaning

I know it's two in the morning
I am aware that it's quite late at night

Sorry for calling so late
I apologize for calling at this late hour

I never get any warning
I don't receive any signal before the feeling takes over

Something comes over me
I feel an intense emotional rush

And I cannot wait
I can't hold back the urge

I want to be with you
I need to be close to you

Just like it used to be… Guess
You probably remember our past together

I'm feeling sentimental tonight
I am currently in a highly emotional state

Darling, don't you know that I will never get over you
You'll always hold a special place in my heart

Sentimental don't remember what's wrong or right…
Emotions are clouding my judgment

It's just a feeling that'll help me get through the night
I need this feeling to cope with my loneliness

I saw your sister in town today
I caught a glimpse of someone related to you

She wanted to know if I was okay
She was concerned about me

I tried to pretend everything was cool
I attempted to hide my true emotions

She said, 'Tears don't lie and I know the truth'
She revealed that I couldn't hide my feelings from her

Oh, I want you, I need you
I yearn for your presence

To do what we used to do!
I long to experience our past memories again

If I'm incurable
My emotions cannot be easily fixed

Then you're my disease
You're the cause of my emotional unrest

But I don't mind feeling this way
I don't consider it a burden

If you'll come and see about me!
I hope you'll care for me and offer comfort

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@Singyourstyle

5y↑28

1st Verse:
I know it's two in the morning
Sorry for calling so late
I never get any warning
Something comes over me
And I cannot wait
I want to be with you
Just like it used to be
Guess

Chorus:
I'm feeling sentimental tonight
Darling, don't you know that I will never get over you
Sentimental don't remember what's wrong or right
It's just a feeling that'll help me get through the night

2nd Verse:
I saw your sister in town today
She wanted to know if I was okay
I tried to pretend everything was cool
She said, "Tears don't lie and I know the truth"
Oh, I want you, I need you
To do what we used to do!
'Cause

Repeat Chorus

Bridge
If I'm incurable
Then you're my disease
But I don't mind feeling this way
If you'll come and see about me

Repeat Chorus

All comments from YouTube:

@cecenicolevnuzb7388

3y↑16

This is her Best album hands down. I love each and every track. I had this cd 4 times already. I know every last one of her songs. It's so very beautiful 😍💞❤️🌹. She's one the greatest singers/vocalist I've ever heard of all time.

@coreyd1235

4y↑20

One of my favorite songs ever. Amazingly simple, pure lyrics sang with an honesty and clarity that rings true no matter what emotional state you are in. The perfect song.

@JoJouknow

2y↑6

I Love You Rachelle, you, your beautiful gift helped me get thru a crushing heartbreak, specifically this Album. We miss you and anytime you perform anywhere I'm near I will be there to hear you sing and tell your story with music so exquisitely.