René Thomas was born 25 February 1927 in Liege, Belgium.
Although consid… Read Full Bio ↴René Thomas was born 25 February 1927 in Liege, Belgium.
Although considered as one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the sixties,
he has remained rather unknown to the general public.

After the second world war he played with the "Bop Shots",
Belgium's first Be-bop outfit with Jacques Pelzer and Bobby Jaspar.
Between these three men a real musical osmosis arose.

In the early fifties René Thomas moved to Paris where he connects with the modern jazz scene.
In 1954 he recorded his first album under his own name.

His reputation as a virtuoso gitarist and inventive musician spreads rapidly in the small jazz world.

In 1956 he moves to Canada. He plays regularly for the Montreal jazz society and meets American musicians,
a.o. Sonny Rollins, who becomes impressed enough to invite him for a concert in Philadelphia and for the recording,
in 1958, of his "Sonny Rollins & The Big Brass" album.

In the United States René plays with the best jazz musicians of that era:
Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Jackie McLean...

In 1960 he records the album "Guitar Groove".

Returning to Europe in 1962 he tours and records with Chet Baker, Bobby Jaspar, Kenny Clarke,
Eddy Louiss, Ingfried Hoffman, Stan Getz, Lucky Thompson, Sonny Criss, Jacques Pelzer and Lou Bennet.

He died on 3 January 1975 in Spain, while touring with Lou Bennet.

Like Someone in Love
René Thomas Lyrics

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Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,

And feeling like someone in love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of René Thomas's song Like Someone in Love convey the feeling of being in love and the effect it has on a person. The opening lines paint the picture of the singer spending time outdoors, gazing at the stars and hearing guitars. This is an indication of the pleasant feelings of tranquility that being in love can introduce to a person. The singer then goes on to express how astonishing it is to realize the things they do when their loved one is present. It is a reflection of how being in love can make someone behave in ways that may seem out of character.

The final lines of the song express the level of vulnerability felt when in love. The singer feels like they are walking on air and bumping into things due to the sheer joy of being around their loved one. The imagery of feeling like a limp glove indicates a lack of control over oneself and the overwhelming emotions felt when in love. The lyrics capture the beauty and helplessness of love, and how it can transform a person's behavior and feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
Recently, I have caught myself looking up at the sky, admiring the stars as if I am in love.

Hearing guitars like someone in love.
The sound of guitars in the air makes me feel like I am in love.

Sometimes the things I do astound me,
My actions have surprised me occasionally,

Mostly whenever you're around me.
Especially when I am in your vicinity.

Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Recently my steps seem light and effortless, as though I am flying.

Bump into things like someone in love.
I have been careless and run into things as if I am distracted by love.

Each time I look at you,
Whenever I gaze upon your form,

I'm limp as a glove,
I become weak and helpless,

And feeling like someone in love.
Overwhelmed with emotion, I sense that I am in love.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J. BURKE, J. VAN HEUSEN

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