Story Behind The Song
When I first heard Jenna sing, I envisioned her in a Casablanca scene, singing in a classy, smokey bar, to her man that did her wrong. When I told her this, she was so excited and I said to myself, oh great, now I have to write the song...so I did
Song Description
A woman wearing a long black dress in a smokey bar of the 50's,singing about her man that takes advantage of her good nature. All she wants is some gratitude...
| Song Length |
3:31 |
Genre |
Jazz - Lounge, Blues - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Composed |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Bad Love |
| Similar Artists |
Adele |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
My eyes reflect the truth the way I look away
You Know just how I feel the way I hesitate
Something has changed and I guess that's just how it goes
Now you must hold on to the dawn
Sing me a song, cry me a river
Open your soul, be the big giver
Convince me it's not about you
I need some gratitude
Baby just find a way to make me want to stay
To give you one more chance before I walk away
The meter's running, come and sooth me with a lie
It's time to promise me the sky
Sing me a song, cry me a river
Open your soul, be the big giver
Convince me it's not about you
I need some gratitude
Your eyes reflect a feeling that you cannot say
The way it used to be is different from today
It's time to step outside in to a brand new day
Now all that matters is the dawn
Sing me a song, cry me a river
Open your soul, be the big giver
Convince me it's not about you
I need some gratitude