Just a screenshot I took from the music video (embedded below)
Hey there, JUKEBOXERS!! It's Jewel with the 10th and final post for the Original Songs Series. This week I've decided to do a #WBW (#WayBackWednesday) post of my absolute favorite Sam Tsui original. This song just brings out the feels, if you know what I mean!! I've written about Sam and Kina a few times, so you can go ahead and click on any of the following links to read my past reviews as well as for more information about these two talented vocalists.
- "Let it Go/Let Her Go" Frozen/Passenger Mash-Up by Sam Tsui
- "Pompeii" Bastille A Capella Cover by Kina Grannis and Peter Hollens
- "#Selfie" The Chainsmokers Piano Ballad Cover by Sam Tsui
- "The Moon Song" Karen O Cover by AJ Rafael and Kina Grannis
As you can tell by the multiple times I've posted about Sam, and the fact that I've chosen to end my Original Song Series with a Sam Tsui original, he's my favorite artist.
Alright, shall we begin?? I really don't know where to begin with this song, so let's start from the song's beginning. I just adore the little piano melody they composed for this song. It simply has this sound about it that I can't stop listening to. The sound is so simple and so classic, yet it's completely unique to this song.
Second, I absolutely love the vocals. Both of their voices suit the song and the both of them do a wonderful job harmonizing with each other. As I listen, I can hear both of their distinct voices (when they sing together) but their voices also blend in perfect harmony. It's just indescribably beautiful!!
Of course, none of it would be possible without Kurt Hugo Schneider!! (shout out to my friend, Vy, who just adores KHS!!) Anyway, Kurt is another talent behind this magical song, and I though I'd write a little about him. He's been friends with Sam for basically forever. They write and produce songs together. Let me just say Kurt is amazingly gifted. First of all, he plays so many instruments, produces music, composes and writes songs, directs music videos, and so much more!!
Okay, continuing with the song...
This song would've been great with just the talented instrumentalists and vocalists, but the lyrics make this even better!! Allow me to share my two favorite lines from the song. First, "Bring me the night, send out the stars". I mean how poetic is that? I don't know if you can see what I see in this line because I really don't know how to express how awesome this is!! At first it's "Bring me" then they complete it with "Send out". The lyrics complement each other both in meaning (night - stars) and in action (bring - send). My other favorite line is "Darken the sky and light up the moon". Once again, the lyrics are parallel; "darken" & "light up" and "sky" & "moon".
Not only are the lyrics poetic, they express the story of two people in love who are separated. I've heard many interpretations, the easiest being a long distance relationship. However, I've also read a comment about one of them being departed (sadly, meaning passed away) and the other is left to dream about him/her. My interpretation, though not completely relevant to the lyrics, has something to do with the fact that I haven't met my significant other yet. So, although I haven't had to say "goodbye" or "wonder when you'll be with me again" this song still speaks to me. I guess that's just another reason I love this song so much!!
As you can probably guess by the fact that I've stated this song is my favorite Sam Tsui original as well as the fact that I'm writing a review on a song who's music video was released over a year ago, I'm giving this song a five.
Here's the music video:
And here are the lyrics for you to enjoy:
Rating: 5 RECORDS
Second, I absolutely love the vocals. Both of their voices suit the song and the both of them do a wonderful job harmonizing with each other. As I listen, I can hear both of their distinct voices (when they sing together) but their voices also blend in perfect harmony. It's just indescribably beautiful!!
Of course, none of it would be possible without Kurt Hugo Schneider!! (shout out to my friend, Vy, who just adores KHS!!) Anyway, Kurt is another talent behind this magical song, and I though I'd write a little about him. He's been friends with Sam for basically forever. They write and produce songs together. Let me just say Kurt is amazingly gifted. First of all, he plays so many instruments, produces music, composes and writes songs, directs music videos, and so much more!!
Okay, continuing with the song...
This song would've been great with just the talented instrumentalists and vocalists, but the lyrics make this even better!! Allow me to share my two favorite lines from the song. First, "Bring me the night, send out the stars". I mean how poetic is that? I don't know if you can see what I see in this line because I really don't know how to express how awesome this is!! At first it's "Bring me" then they complete it with "Send out". The lyrics complement each other both in meaning (night - stars) and in action (bring - send). My other favorite line is "Darken the sky and light up the moon". Once again, the lyrics are parallel; "darken" & "light up" and "sky" & "moon".
Not only are the lyrics poetic, they express the story of two people in love who are separated. I've heard many interpretations, the easiest being a long distance relationship. However, I've also read a comment about one of them being departed (sadly, meaning passed away) and the other is left to dream about him/her. My interpretation, though not completely relevant to the lyrics, has something to do with the fact that I haven't met my significant other yet. So, although I haven't had to say "goodbye" or "wonder when you'll be with me again" this song still speaks to me. I guess that's just another reason I love this song so much!!
As you can probably guess by the fact that I've stated this song is my favorite Sam Tsui original as well as the fact that I'm writing a review on a song who's music video was released over a year ago, I'm giving this song a five.
Here's the music video:
And here are the lyrics for you to enjoy:
Measuring days in the spaces between our goodbyes
Learning to wait through the endless parade
Of our same old "see-you-next-times"
But when I close my eyes, the miles melt away
Like you're here in my arms at the end of the day
So bring me the night, send out the stars
'Cause when I'm dreaming we don't seem so far
Darken the sky and light up the moon
So that somehow you'll be here with me soon
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
That brings me to you (you)
Swear I don't know if the days are as slow as they seem
Wondering when you'll be with me again and this
Finally can be more than just a dream
But when I close my eyes I want only to stay
Where the farthest you are is a heartbeat away
So bring me the night, send out the stars
'Cause when I'm dreaming we don't seem so far
Darken the sky and light up the moon
So that somehow you'll be here with me soon
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
That brings me to you
And it's enough knowing you (I know that you're)
Are calling to me
While you're dreaming beneath the same moon
All it takes is imagining you
So that I can get through
One more long and lonely day
So bring me the night, tell me it's near
Give me the chance to pretend that you're here
Darken the sky and light up the moon
Please bring it soon, bring it soon
So bring me the night, send out the stars
'Cause when I'm dreaming we don't seem so far
(we don't seem so far)
Darken the sky and light up the moon
So that somehow you'll be here with me soon
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
That brings me to you
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