Laying In Your Arms | Lisa Lee OregonBornMusic

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Written for David C. 1989

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About the artist

Lisa Lee writes in a gentle folk style which is infused with thoughtful lyrics, layers of meaning and back-to-nature ethics. Her originals, filled with beautiful metaphors to Mother Nature, are characterized by the earthiness of folk and the empathy of hard-earned wisdom. Lisa's sweeping 3 octave range is pure and clear and "Salve to the Soul". Her voice is a mixture of power and tenderness which captivates her listeners. She exhibits a "oneness" with the music she performs.

"I have always been a singer/songwriter. My original compositions are like pictures in time. Moments that trickle into memory and live there."

Lisa performs and composes with an Autoharp. She is self-taught so her technique is uniquely stylized. The mellow, full-bodied sound of Lisa's voice and her 36 string Autoharp combine to create an intimate aura which soothes, uplifts and renews your spirit. Each composition gently offers a view into the hidden parts of ourselves. She borrows her imagery from the beauty that surrounds us and the similarities between us. Freedom of expression, permission for the process, and respect for Creation, including ourselves, motivates her music. Her music connects with people.

"People leave my performances soothed and relaxed. My intention is to open up your ears followed closely by your heart. I offer respite from the stresses we all experience. Music has power. I choose to sing songs that convey a message. Some purposefully contain more than one. Each listener will hear the message that is appropriate for them. I want at least one person in my audience to be able to breathe deeply, and realize that they are not alone."

She primarily writes music meant to inspire a closer connection to nature, both in the outer world and the world inside ourselves. Her album "Journeys", recorded in 1994, features just the Autoharp as accompaniment. Her second in 1996, "Phoenix Rising", also features piano, guitar, saxophone and flute.

Lyrics

Laying In Your Arms By Lisa Lee

The first time we were lovers
I sensed your tenderness.
That's why I held you all night long
To feel your sweet caress.
I was so afraid it all would pass away
when the darkness of the night turned into day.
And laying in your arms I wanted more.
And laying in your arms I wanted more.

I can feel your eyes go through me
like sunlight through the lace -
making pretty patterns all around the place.
But the shadows on the floor can't cool the heat
as we lie here, close, beneath the sheets.
And your eyes beckon to me I want more.
And your eyes beckon to me I want more.

And my body hungers for you
like seedlings to the sun -
clinging dew drops on the vine
when first the day's begun.
And I wonder if this fantasy is real.
Never mind, it's still the way I feel.
And laying in your arms I wanted more.
And laying in your arms I want you more.
And your eyes beckon to me I want more.
And laying in your arms I love you more.