This is a song celebrating the love and intimacy which is unfolded when fears and inhibitions are overcome. Energized, but exhausted the prospective lovers give each other the time and space to process what has just happened, and to get accustomed to the new world they seemed to have entered.
In this song, the time that existed before the walls of separation were torn down was the opportunity lost. Now, the air is rich in the prospects of intimacy and deep connection. Their hearts seek each other out in the darkness and find solace in the reflection their hearts found in each others eyes, words and feelings.
Throughout the song the singers voices are entwined and wrap around each other in intimate play. The sax is the emotional world which now grounds and solidifies their intimate connection. While their voices engage in rapturous embrace the sax encircles and swathes them in a romantic cocoon. Just as the male and female vocals begin to rock and sway in the arms of the saxophone the soulful guitar continues to sound out the endless waves of ecstasy that their love promises to produce as long as they listen to their whispering hearts.
lyrics
Whispering Heart 2/12/90
Whispering heart in the evening breathing in slowly
Your need left unsaid
Tucked beneath the smile fragile and lonely
Don’t be afraid of my ever searching eyes
Don’t pull away from the fires deep inside
I’ll listen well to your whisperings of desire
I’ll hold the mirror for you to admire
I’ll come again when you’re feeling
A little bit stronger
No need to feel bad
Our eyes take time adjusting to darkness
As I walk away I feel confident and strong
My soul is enthralled in the reflection it just saw
The vault is open her love is flying free
Her silent cry is winding thru the trees
Here it comes looking out for me
Here it comes reaching out to me
Love, is on my mind
I feel comfort in the moment
Cradled by the night
Girl, I feel you sailing
In your warm winds of desire
Come to me I’ll comfort you
I’ll feel what you do
I’ve searched so long for you
Whispering heartbeat getting stronger
Love is giving me power
Whispering heart sing a little louder
Love is giving me power
Whispering heart speak to me
Whispering heart set us free
This is all I ever wanted
Feeling loved, feeling connected
credits
from Opportunity Lost,
released January 16, 2014
Jim Guido Vocals, Sax, Keyboards, Drums
John Barden Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Robin Cape Vocals
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