Story Behind The Song
Song was originally written for instruments only. Charlie reflected on how beautiful the summer evening was in his neighborhood. Words were added later. Charlie felt it was a song about self discovery and Jean added them.
Song Description
A woman feels trapped in her life, but lets go of her despair, steps out into the evening and experiences the beauty of the moment.
| Song Length |
3:56 |
Genre |
Jazz - Classic, Jazz - Smooth Jazz |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Exultant |
Subject |
Change, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Joni Mitchell, Billy Holiday |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
Trapped inside a close and stifling room.
Eluded beauty hidden in gloom.
She couldn't see or hear the violet evening,
Painted freshly on the sky.
Heaviness of heart is still.
Freed from her sadness, feet move against her will.
Stepping out into the liquid,
Possibility of night.
Opening out to see water-colored sky.
A star that glistens "hello" to her.
Promises a gallery of brilliance-
Generous, twilight treasure.
Gratitude fills longing hearts.
Loveliness in every passing moment.
Live a life of beauty if we choose,
In the possibility of night.
In the possibility of night