BraziljazzÂ
After my first record, ‘Kevyn Lettau’ was released in 1990, we started getting lots of offers to play concerts around the country. It was wonderful, but, most of the gigs were low paying and would have cost me much more to do had we traveled with a large band. So, we decided to take our little BrazilJazz trio on the road. Guitarist Peter Sprague and I had already spent several years playing music together. With Peter’s amazing talent and Michael’s creative drum set – percussion, we hit the road! When we returned it was a very natural step to go in the studio and record!
I have a special place in my heart for this record. It is very organic and ‘real’ even though the process of making it was a bit tedious.
The three of us spent weekends writing together which was a wonderful experience. I was still very new at song writing, but not new to just singing what I felt without worrying if I would sound bad or stupid. That has actually been one of my greatest strengths as a singer (I know many would argue with me on this), but I have always thought that the magic has a chance to emerge if I am able and willing to try new things and allow for that window of the unknown to open!
Secret Code
As a child, I lived behind a happy face
Learned to hide most every trace
As a child, I lived behind a happy face
Learned to hide most every trace
Of the little girl in me
I don’t recall at all
What made my fragile soul
Turn away in fear
On my own I had grown
Wings to weak to soar
Through the years
My hollow heart tried to expand
To find an ever present hand
I ran from man to man
How could I ever find, true feelings locked inside
Since I was just a child
Never really knew my feet could touch the ground
You showed me where I belong
Sheltered me from dark and storm
A constant gift of strength keep me safe and warm
Right from the start to my heart
Knew just how to find me there
So sure and so aware of my secret world
Such a joy, to lay my head upon your breast
To live within our lovers nest
I found new energy for living
And all because of you
You knew just what to do
To make this dream come true
Now my little girl is not hiding
She is loving and confiding
No more heavy load
You capture me inside my secret code
With laughter, you invite
Magic spirits that dwell in the moonlight
In silence, not one doubt,
Just what our love’s about
With laughter, you invite
Magic spirits that dwell in the moonlight
In silence, not one doubt,
Just what our love’s about
At daybreak, at night fall
There’s no doubt
In my mind, I have got all
I want you, you want me
We know the secret code
I hear you, you hold me
Whispering in my ear,
I adore you
In silence, no one doubt
Just what our love’s about
Around me, around you
Such a joy to be living inside you
I want you, you want me
We’ve found the secret code
To bond our lives, as one
New Meaning
Lyrics
In the stillness of the evening
From the corners of my heart
I’m awakening feelings
Happiness about to start
(I’ve know you would find me)
Thought true love was a mystery
Give me clues and I shall seek
For the answers to secrets
Hidden inside my mind,
I found magic moments denied
Take me to your quiet side
Honest eyes, with innocence and pride
How our lives have found new meaning
Now our futures, full of freedom
I don’t need you by my side to recognize
Honey tongued and full of laughter
Speaking words of ever after
Trusting happiness from now on
No secrets left behind, you’ll find
Children open our hearts so pure and tender Make all fear and doubt surrender To the power that lives inside Everybody’s soul, unknown New life unfolds, Into a flower of you and me Pure beings of love opening Is the key…
Now our lives have found new meaning
Now our futures, full of freedom
I don’t need you by my side, I feel fine
Now our lives have found new meaning
Now our futures, full of freedom
I don’t need you in my arms to recognize
With you I’ve found new meaning
To my life…
You Said
Lyrics
You said, I said, I said
You said, I wished,
I knew what you said when
I said when I said I love you
Meaning to say things the very same way
And they miss, how we missed
I thought, you called, you came
You thought, I came, I called
I thought, I came, I called
I thought, you left, you stayed
Is this, a game, we play
? What sport is this
Where to swing and to miss
Is to win? do we win?
In the rain, I see sun, you won’t
You laugh, I don’t
Tell me where? do we meet
In a park, watching children play
Never run away from the chance
Share a laugh, feel the sun and rain
All the same
You called, I came, we went
I talked, you heard, we sang
You looked, I saw, we laughed
I knew, you felt it too
How could we spend each day
Tossing our words away?
Living without a rhythm
You are, I am, dancing in time
We found a way to common ground
In every word we see reality
In time
We knew, the bond of friendship grew
I’ll always love you as you are
Miracle Of Love
Lyrics
Another season passed me by
The colors changed, no reason why
I see two lovers holding hands
A perfect pair, can’t understand
Pictures of days gone by, run thru my mind
I try to find
Something that will bring me joy, a love
Oh won’t you-bring me a miracle
Oh can’t you see, I want a miracle
Bring me a miracle of love
A fairy tale of love so true
A king a queen, but where are you
The stories try so hard to tell
A happy end, a wishing well
Why, why am I all alone
No loving man to call my own
Waited all life for you
Oh won’t you-bring me a miracle
Oh can’t you see, I want a miracle
Bring me a miracle of love
Honeysuckle Rose
Lyrics
Every honey bee fills with jealousy
When they see you out with me
I don’t blame them goodness knows
My honeysuckle rose
Flowers droop and sigh
When you’re passing by
And I know the reason why
You’re much sweeter goodness knows
You’re my honeysuckle rose
I don’t buy sugar you just have to touch my cup
You’re my sugar it’s so sweet when you stir it up
On the avenue people look at you
And I know just why they do
You’re much sweeter goodness knows
You’re my honeysuckle rose
Every honey bee fills with jealousy
When they see you out with me
I don’t blame them goodness knows
My honeysuckle rose
Oh flowers droop an sigh
When you’re passing by
And I know the reason why
You’re much sweeter goodness knows
You’re my honeysuckle rose
I don’t buy sugar you just have to touch my cup
You’re my sugar it’s so sweet when you stir it up
On the avenue people look at you
And I know just why they do
You’re much sweeter goodness knows
You’re my honeysuckle rose
You’re much sweeter goodness knows
You’re my honeysuckle rose
Tribute (The Forest)
Lyrics