Is it Jazz, R&B, Soul, Folk or a fragile singer/songwriter? Yes and no... it is Sabrina Starke. Indeed, she is all of these things at once. In the beginning, it went from Billie Holiday, Tracy Chapman, to Randy Crawford and back. To define her with one genre wouldn’t be easy. We're talking about a unique and versatile talent, whose career is taking off rapidly.
She took her first serious steps by entering a reggae band. Eventually, in 2005, she chose to branch out and go solo. Armed with only a guitar, and an authentic voice that strikes the minute you hear it, she treated her audiences with honest, heartfelt material. Along the way, she developed a laidback style of singing with interesting timing. Writing songs alone on guitar later led to co-writes and working with different musicians. Also, her live show went from acoustic to full band sound.
Highlights:
- In 2006, won "Talent Night" which brought her all the way to the legendary Apollo Theatre in New York... on the same stage legends such as Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke & James Brown performed.
- In December 2006, placed 2nd in the “Grote Prijs van Nederland” in the category Singer/Songwriter.
- The National Pop Institute noticed her and she was selected for a new "unsigned" album called “The Mighty 8: All Female Hip Hop & Soul Edition".
- Featured on "The Mighty 8..." with two tracks produced by Equipe de Clochard from the band Relax. A tour soon followed at several pop venues in the Netherlands. The song "Romeo & Juliet" of that same album hit the charts in Suriname at a number 2 position.
- Appeared on a compilation album called "Heartbreakers and Ass Shakers" from the organization “Popunie” in Rotterdam. During this process, the repertoire extended and a number of successful shows followed at North Sea Around Town, Uitmarkt, Crimejazz, Noorderslag, Rotterdam Summer festivals and many more.
- Selected by The Ministry of OCW for the project “Getalenteerd”. Soon after that, she landed her first magazine cover for "Beauty Expressions".
- Attended Popronde 2007 and closed the year off by winning the first “Music Matters Award” --becoming the musical Ambassador of Rotterdam, representing Rotterdam as a vibrant musical city in the Netherlands.
2008 should prove to be the year of Sabrina Starke. For her debut album, she has teamed up with the dynamic production duo Beat Royalty. The album will be recorded in Los Angeles, California. Beat Royalty has partnered with multiple Grammy nominated engineer Brad Gilderman, who will mix the album.
“DO FOR LOVE” is the sensational first single, and the album will be released worldwide this fall.
In The Morning
Sabrina Starke Lyrics
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You will find me, at the time I love the best
Watching rainbows play on sunlight;
Pools of water iced from cold night,
In the morning,
Can′t you imagine it, it's the morning of my life.
In the daytime I will meet you as before,
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor
In a world that nobody understands
In the morning, it′s the morning of my life
The morning of my life.
In the morning of my life
And minutes take so long to drift away
Please be patient with your life
It's the morning and you're still to live your day
In the evening I will fly you to the moon
To the top right hand corner of
The ceiling in my room
Where we′ll stay until the sun shines
The opening lines to Sabrina Starke's "In the Morning" set the scene for a peaceful and reflective moment, likely just as the sun is beginning to rise. The singer describes watching rainbows playing on sunlight and iced pools of water, painting a picture of a still and serene landscape. The second stanza brings us back to reality, in the daytime, as the singer waits for their loved one by the ocean floor, building sandcastles in a world that nobody understands. This highlights the importance of taking a break and finding solace in the simplest of things. The morning of their life is a metaphor for a moment of clarity and introspection, making the most out of every day and potentially finding new beginnings.
As the song progresses, the lyrics speak to a sense of urgency to make the most out of life. The line, "minutes take so long to drift away," emphasizes the importance of using time wisely and not wasting precious moments. The timeless sound of an evening flight to the moon creates a sense of wonder and excitement, with the singer's room reaching new heights. This final verse of the song emphasizes the importance of dreaming and embracing the unknown, mirroring the peaceful yet reflective chorus of the song.
Overall, "In the Morning" is a reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life, even in the simplest of moments. It encourages us to take action towards our dreams and make every second count.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning when the moon is at its rest,
During the calm of early morning hours,
You will find me, at the time I love the best
I feel my most peaceful and content during this time of day
Watching rainbows play on sunlight;
Observing the colorful display caused by light interacting with water droplets
Pools of water iced from cold night,
Frozen water that reflects the morning light
In the morning, Can′t you imagine it, it's the morning of my life.
The beginning of my ultimate journey
In the daytime I will meet you as before,
We will continue our ordinary meetings
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor
I will be found by the seashore
Building castles in the shifting sands,
Constructing structures from unstable particles
In a world that nobody understands
In a complex and mysterious universe
In the morning, it′s the morning of my life
The start of my personal journey
The morning of my life.
The beginning of my existence
In the morning of my life
Early on in my existence
And minutes take so long to drift away
Time feels slow and endless
Please be patient with your life
Take your time living and be kind to yourself
It's the morning and you're still to live your day
You have yet to seize the opportunities of the day
In the evening I will fly you to the moon
I will take you on a metaphorical journey to the moon
To the top right hand corner of The ceiling in my room
A specific location in my personal space
Where we′ll stay until the sun shines
We'll remain there until the new day arrives
Writer(s): Barry Alan Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.