Galliano has played with the most famous international artists and jazzmen including Ron Carter, Chet Baker, Jan Garbarek, Michel Petrucciani, Michel Portal, Toots Thielemans, and Claude Nougaro.
In 1983 Astor Piazzolla invited Galliano to be the bandoneon soloist at the Comédie Française in his incidental music for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. This marked the beginning of a friendship between the two that lasted until Piazzolla's death in 1992.
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Richard Galliano Lyrics
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Tomorrow I'll walk these tracks
That will lead me across the border
Tomorrow my love and I
Will sleep beneath auburn skies
Somewhere across the border
We'll leave behind my dear
The pain and sadness we found here
Where the sky grows gray and wide
We'll meet on the other side
There, across the border
For you I'll build a house
High upon a grassy hill
Somewhere across the border
Where pain and memory
Pain and memory have been stilled
There, across the border
And sweet blossoms fill the air
Pastures of gold and green
Roll down into cool clear waters
And in your arms beneath open skies
I'll kiss the sorrow from your eyes
There, across the border
Tonight we'll sing the songs
I'll dream of you, my corazón
And tomorrow my heart will be strong
And may the saints blessing and grace
Carry me safely into your arms
There, across the border
For what are we
Without hope in our hearts
That someday we'll drink from God's blessed waters
And eat the fruit from the vine
I know love and fortune will be mine
Somewhere across the border
The song "Across the Border" by Bruce Springsteen tells a story of a man who is preparing to leave his past behind and start a new life with his love across the border. This song is filled with powerful metaphors, such as the muddy water of the Bravo River, which represents the obstacles and challenges they will face on their journey to a new life. The song expresses the hope that they will find peace, love, and prosperity on the other side of the border.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire to escape the pain and sadness of their current life, seeking a brighter future somewhere far away from the border. The lyrics also suggest a willingness to embrace the uncertainty that comes with making a big change in life.
The song "Across the Border" is a beautiful, powerful piece that speaks to anyone looking for change, hope, and a better life. The lyrics are rich with emotion and imagery, painting a vivid picture of the journey of two lovers as they seek to start anew. The song is a testament to the human spirit and the power of love to carry us through even the toughest times in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight my bag is packed
I am fully prepared to embark on my journey
Tomorrow I'll walk these tracks
I will set out on the path that lies ahead
That will lead me across the border
I am headed towards a place beyond my current boundaries
Tomorrow my love and I
My partner and I will be together
Will sleep beneath auburn skies
We will share the same view of the beautiful sunset sky
Somewhere across the border
Our destination is somewhere beyond what is familiar to us
We'll leave behind my dear
We are leaving behind any pain or sorrow that we have experienced
The pain and sadness we found here
We are putting the hardships of the past behind us
And we'll drink from the Bravo's muddy water
We will embrace the new environment and culture that we encounter
Where the sky grows gray and wide
We will be surrounded by vast scenery that is different from what we are used to
We'll meet on the other side
Our journey will bring us to a new and promising place
For you I'll build a house
I am willing to make sacrifices for the one I love
High upon a grassy hill
Our home will have a beautiful and unobstructed view of nature
Where pain and memory
Our new home will be a peaceful and comforting escape from past struggles
Have been stilled
We will find peace and calmness in our new surroundings
And sweet blossoms fill the air
The air will be filled with the scent of fresh flowers
Pastures of gold and green
We will be surrounded by the beauty of nature
Roll down into cool clear waters
We will enjoy the cool and refreshing water that surrounds us
And in your arms beneath open skies
We will embrace each other under the beauty of the open sky
I'll kiss the sorrow from your eyes
I will do everything in my power to bring joy and happiness to my loved one
There, across the border
Our new home and life together will be beyond our current boundaries
Tonight we'll sing the songs
We will celebrate our journey together
I'll dream of you, my corazón
I will think of my loved one and hold them close to my heart
And tomorrow my heart will be strong
I will find strength to continue on our journey
And may the saints blessing and grace
I hope that we will be blessed with good fortune and grace from a higher power
Carry me safely into your arms
I trust that everything will work out and I will be reunited with my loved one
There, across the border
Our love and new life will be waiting for us beyond what we know
For what are we
What is the point of life
Without hope in our hearts
If we do not have something to look forward to
That someday we'll drink from God's blessed waters
I believe that one day we will achieve something great
And eat the fruit from the vine
We will celebrate our success and enjoy the rewards of our hard work
I know love and fortune will be mine
I am confident that I will find both love and success in the future
Somewhere across the border
Our future lies beyond what we have ever known
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