Victor’s distinctive sound is realised through his captivating fusion of Latin, soul, funk, jazz and acoustic aesthetics. While his music has proved popular around the world Hear the Sound will be somewhat of a homecoming for Victor as it is his first release on a U.K. label (V2/Nurture). Having established his talent overseas the recent musical shift towards authentic artists in Britain confirmed that the time is right for the Thai kickboxing East Londoner to pursue such achievements at home.
Hear the Sound continues the tradition of artists such as Terry Callier, Jon Lucien and Gilberto Gil while also seeing Victor give a nod to his soul roots with tunes that recall the Isley Brothers and Curtis Mayfield. The album is comprised of songs relating to the emotions and feelings associated with relationships – love, lust, and obsession – as well as addressing political and social issues.
As on previous albums, all songs are written and produced by Victor who also plays most of the instruments (everything except brass and strings). “I found this album easier to record than the others,” Victor says, “I wanted it to be easy to listen to so I approached the recording in a relaxed manner in order to create a warm, comfortable sound in production.”
For an artist who has always been proudly independent of other musicians, this album is noteworthy for including Victor’s first duet track. ‘Comigo (With Me)’ was recorded in Paris with Brazilian star Bebel Gilberto.
Victor says, “The idea was to do a real traditional kind of duet. I loved Bebel’s two previous albums so when she said she was into the track and would like to sing on it that was really cool. Bebel is very sweet and wears her emotions on her sleeve which comes across really well on ‘Comigo’.”
Bebel adds: “When I first heard Victor's song 'Comigo', I immediately connected to his sound. As soon as we decided to do the recording, we end up in Paris singing and having a good time. It was that delicious and easy. Victor is such a talent and I’m so happy to be part of this.”
The decision to call the album Hear the Sound is significant to Victor. “The title is about getting people to listen to the music: don’t get distracted by the hype or the image, just listen. It’s a real back to basics statement.”
Hear the Sound is due for release in March 2006 (Japan/Pony Canyon) and July 2006 (UK/V2 Nurture)
Morning Sun
Victor Davies Lyrics
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A thousand colors racing 'round my heart and back again
Only she can make the waves upon my ocean still
A gentle whisper, almost without sound, a whisper you can feel
If l go, if I go, if I go away
Then I know, then I know, I will surely pay
Because l need your love
You are my morning sun (morning, morning sun)
You′ll always be the one (always be the one)
You are my morning and evening
And everything that's pleasing (you are my morning, morning sun)
You are my morning sun (always be the one)
I know my fate is to be with her 'til the end of days
That′s forever ′til the end of the time, and that's the pledge I make
Only she can turn my world around and let it fall
Falling deeper (deeper), so far for so long, until I hear her call
If l go, if I go, if I go away
Then I know, then I know, I will surely pay
Because l need your love
Each and every day
You are my morning sun (morning, morning sun)
You′ll always be the one (always be the one)
You are my morning and evening
And everything that's pleasing (you are my morning, morning sun)
You are my morning sun (always be the one)
You are my morning sun (morning, morning sun)
You′ll always be the one (always be the one)
You are my morning and evening
And everything that's pleasing (you are my morning, morning sun)
You are my morning sun (always be the one)
You are my morning sun (morning, morning sun)
You′ll always be the one (always be the one)
You are my morning and evenin
And everything that's pleasing (you are my morning, morning sun)
You are my morning sun (always be the one)
You are my morn...
The lyrics of Victor Davies's "Morning Sun" convey a deep sense of love and loyalty towards the subject of the song. The opening lines suggest that the woman in question is a colorful, vibrant presence in the singer's life, bringing joy and light to his world. She has the power to calm the singer and make him feel at peace, despite the turbulent emotions he experiences in her absence.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of this woman to the singer, placing her as the central figure in his life. He proclaims that she is his "morning sun," the light that guides him through each day and brings him happiness. He pledges his devotion to her, emphasizing that he cannot bear to be separated from her and needs her love every day.
The verse that follows returns to the theme of the woman's power over the singer's emotions, suggesting that she is the only one who can truly make him happy. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this idea, emphasizing that the woman is the single most important thing in the singer's life.
Overall, "Morning Sun" is a deeply emotional song that conveys a profound sense of love and devotion. Its lyrics focus on the power of one person to bring light and beauty into another's life, and the importance of that bond to sustain both individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear her voice, just like colors from a rainbow's end
Her voice brings me a spectrum of indescribable emotions.
A thousand colors racing 'round my heart and back again
I am overwhelmed with a multitude of feelings in her presence.
Only she can make the waves upon my ocean still
Her presence has a calming effect on me like nothing else.
A gentle whisper, almost without sound, a whisper you can feel
Her voice is so soothing that it feels like it is touching me, even though it's barely audible.
If I go away, then I know I will surely pay
If I leave her side, I will suffer the consequences.
Because I need your love, each and every day
I depend on her love to sustain me every day.
You are my morning sun, you'll always be the one
She is my sunshine that brings light into my life and will always be the one for me.
You are my morning and evening and everything that's pleasing
She brings happiness and joy to every moment of my day and everything about her is pleasing.
I know my fate is to be with her 'til the end of days
I am certain that I am meant to be with her for the rest of my life.
That's forever 'til the end of time, and that's the pledge I make
I promise to be with her forever, until the end of time.
Only she can turn my world around and let it fall
She has the power to completely change my world and make everything worth it.
Falling deeper (deeper), so far for so long, until I hear her call
I am falling deeper in love with her every day, and will always come running when she needs me.
You are my morning sun, you'll always be the one
She will always be my sunshine and the one for me.
You are my morning and evening and everything that's pleasing
She brings happiness and joy to every moment of my day and everything about her is pleasing.
You are my morning sun, you'll always be the one
She is my sunshine that brings light into my life and will always be the one for me.
You are my morning and evening and everything that's pleasing
She brings happiness and joy to every moment of my day and everything about her is pleasing.
You are my morning sun, you'll always be the one
She is my sunshine that brings light into my life and will always be the one for me.
Writer(s): Spencer Davis, Nicky James, Kirk Duncan, Eddie Hardin
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