Having played guitar and piano as a young girl, she was moved to write her first song, "Remember The Day", after taking a road trip with a friend across the Alps to Genoa, via Strasbourg. She appeared in Wim Wenders' 1973 film Alice in the Cities, and her music also featured in Umarmungen und andere Sachen (1975), a German Jochen Richter film set in Bavaria about three romantically involved bank robbers. Baier opted not to pursue an acting or singing career, and moved to America where she concentrated on raising a family.
The songs that went on to make up her album Colour Green were home reel-to-reel tape recordings Baier had made in Germany between 1970 and 1973. Some thirty years later her son Robby compiled a CD from these recordings to give to family members as presents. He also gave a copy to Dinosaur Jr's J Mascis, who in turn passed it along to the Orange Twin label. Orange Twin released the album in February 2006. She is expected to release a second studio album. She performs the song "Let Us Know" in Wim Wenders' movie Palermo Shooting (2008).
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Give Me a Smile
Sibylle Baier Lyrics
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Close your eyes
Don't say a word
Give me your smile
And stay and weave me your part of tenderness
Give me a little smile while I lie by your side
Beyond words we rest
So leave the best unsaid
And give me your smile, for the while
May it guide us through the dark
Give me a little smile while you lie by my side
Beyond words we rest
So leave the best unsaid!
The lyrics to Sibylle Baier's song "Give Me a Smile" express a desire for a quiet, intimate connection between two people. The first lines of the song, "Give me your smile, close your eyes, don't say a word," convey a sense of solitude shared between two people, where words are unnecessary and only the simple act of giving a smile is enough to foster a sense of closeness. The lines "And stay and weave me your part of tenderness, give me a little smile while I lie by your side," further emphasize the desire for a tender, intimate connection. The singer wants their partner to offer comfort, to stay close, and to share their love without being asked.
The lines "Beyond words we rest, so leave the best unsaid" express a belief that some things are better left unsaid. There is a recognition that true closeness can be achieved without words, that sometimes a shared moment of quiet intimacy can convey more than any words can express. The repeated refrain of "give me your smile, for the while, may it guide us through the dark," further emphasizes the importance of the connection between two people, as something that can offer light and guidance through the darkness of life.
Overall, the song expresses a simple desire for connection and intimacy with a loved one. It emphasizes the importance of quiet, nonverbal communication in fostering a strong connection, and the belief that the best moments are often the ones that are unspoken.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me your smile
Let me see the happiness and love in your eyes
Close your eyes
Let us forget about the world and just be present in this moment
Don't say a word
Let our silence speak for itself
And stay and weave me your part of tenderness
Stay with me and show me your gentle side
Beyond words we rest
The true beauty lies in the silent understanding between us
So leave the best unsaid
Sometimes the most important things are left unspoken
And give me your smile, for the while
Let your smile be the light that guides us through the darkness
May it guide us through the dark
The power of your smile can help us overcome any obstacle
Give me a little smile while you lie by my side
Let me bask in the warmth of your presence
Contributed by Sydney E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.