She has been dancing for most of her life and has appeared in such shows as "Cats" and "A Chorus line."
Ms. Henshall has recorded three albums, 'Love is Here to Stay, ' a tribute to the music of the Gershwins and two others entitled 'Pilgrim' and 'The Ruthie Henshall Album.'
This multi-talented star of the stage can sing from a low belt to a high soprano. She also is an excellent actress who effortlessly moves audiences to tears.
Ruthie Henshall has played Ellen in "Miss Saigon, " Fantine in "Les Miserables, " Nancy in "Oliver, " and both Velma and Roxie in "Chicago." She and Michael Ball received the Theatregoer's Club of Great Britain Award for Most Popular Musical Stage Actor and Actress. Ruthie made her debut on Broadway in "Putting it Together."
She is married to Canadian-born, UK based singer (lead singer for the UK based band Van Tramp) and actor Tim Howar. They have two daughters.
Chasing the Clouds
Ruthie Henshall Lyrics
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Could it be that getting older
Makes the wind bite more
Was it just I
Knew and trusted
You would keep me warm
Passion born of
Led us through the storm
A passion so real I'm longing to feel again
Help me, tell me
Please, say you remember
Chasing the clouds
Living for stolen moments
Please, say you remember
Wishing aloud
Praying we always'd chase the clouds
No one ever comes here in November
The sky is much too grey then
The trees are bare
It was our space
Our special place
Our wilderness to share
Of mysteries, discoveries
Brought truths too real to bear
These dark days we face
Why dont we just chase away
Learn to get through
Please, say you remember
Love that was proud
Certain to brave all weathers
Please, say you remember
Courage we found
Knowing we'd always chase the clouds
It's much colder here than I remember
The opening line of the song sets the scene for the singer to reminisce about a past relationship they shared with someone who they long to reunite with. The singer then contemplates whether the coldness they feel is not only the physical temperature but also perhaps a reflection of the fact that they are getting older and more emotionally distant from the person they once loved. The second verse explores the passionate nature of their past relationship; it was one where they trusted each other to keep warm through the storm. The storm symbolizes the challenges and obstacles that they may have faced together, but that their love was powerful enough to help them navigate them. The singer is yearning to feel that level of passion again and is asking for help to reconnect with the person they still love. The chorus then encapsulates the overarching theme of the song - the singer is asking their former love to remember the beauty of their relationship, the times they spent together chasing the clouds and living for the stolen moments. They are pleading to rekindle that passion and have the courage to chase the clouds once again.
The final verse of the song talks about a wilderness that they once shared, which was full of mysteries and discoveries that brought them to a more profound understanding of each other. They faced the difficult truths of their relationship together, but the singer recognizes that they need that sense of adventure and discovery in their lives again. The final plea to remember the love and courage they once shared is a reminder that they both have the power to renew their commitment and face the dark days ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
It's much colder here than I remember
The weather seems harsher than it used to, which could be because I have aged and my body cannot handle it as well.
Could it be that getting older / Makes the wind bite more
I wonder if the cold feels worse because I am aging and my body is becoming more sensitive to the environment.
Was it just I / Knew and trusted / You would keep me warm
I believed that you were the only one I could rely on to provide me with comfort and security in difficult times.
Passion born of / Desperate yearnings / Led us through the storm
Our intense desire for each other pushed us to endure the hardships we faced together.
A passion so real I'm longing to feel again / Help me, tell me
I miss the genuine love that we shared and I am asking for your assistance in reliving those moments.
Please, say you remember / Chasing the clouds / Living for stolen moments / Please, say you remember / Wishing aloud / Praying we always'd chase the clouds
I am hoping that you have not forgotten the times we spent together, even when there were obstacles and we had to make the most of brief periods of happiness. Let's keep up that spirit always.
No one ever comes here in November / The sky is much too grey then / The trees are bare
This place is often deserted during this time of year because the landscape is bleak and uninviting.
It was our space / Our special place / Our wilderness to share / Of mysteries, discoveries / Brought truths too real to bear
This area was our private sanctuary, where we could explore and uncover secrets together. Some of what we learned was difficult to cope with.
These dark days we face / Why dont we just chase away / Learn to get through
We are currently experiencing hardship, but why don't we try to improve our situation and learn how to persevere?
Please, say you remember / Love that was proud / Certain to brave all weathers / Please, say you remember / Courage we found / Knowing we'd always chase the clouds
I want you to recollect the boldness and resilience we knew as a couple, which allowed us to overcome tough circumstances while maintaining our devotion. Let's continue to face life's adversities with bravery and optimism.
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.