Esperanza Spalding - City Of Roses Lyrics
In the city of, roses
Streets lined with red brick, and green branches
Weren't rainy days that might seem bleak
Our rain is the paint that makes the land lush and the folks unique
City parks, wild berries, and old bridges
A mountain hooded in snow silently watching over me
Anywhere I go these roots are with me, and I find,
I take along a little piece of heaven, with these memories of mine
From the city of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
On sunny Saturdays the water front comes alive
The street vendors and hippies they keep a hemp sack flying
All the people you could wish for or imagine
From the farmer in the city selling fresh grown greens,
Musicians, hustling to make sure that there's a thriving jazz scene
Anywhere I go these roots are with me, and I find,
I take along a little piece of heaven, with these memories of mine
Everywhere I go these roots are with me, yeah and I find,
Wherever I may travel I take with me, these memories of mine
From the city of roses, city of roses,
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
Everywhere I go these roots are with me, and I find,
I take along a little piece of heaven, with these memories of mine
Everywhere I go these roots are with me, yeah and I find,
Wherever I may travel I take with me, Portland in my mind
The city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
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- Esperanza Spalding - Rest In Pleasure
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Esperanza Spalding City Of Roses Comments
sweet! 💖💖😍✨
I am. proud to be Black and from Portland, Or reppin the town to the fullest! love this lady!!!
Esperanza! You are such a prodigal anachronism! You lavish the world with beautiful tones and notes that are incomparable and unparalleled.You embody the spirit of music's greatest from many genres and styles of jazz. A true gift to our audible sensibilities..
The horn after the second chorus.. Amazing, finely tuned in there
In the city of, roses
Streets lined with red brick, and green branches
Weren't rainy days that might seem bleak
Our rain is the paint that makes the land lush and the folks unique
City parks, wild berries, and old bridges
A rolling river bringing goods to and from the sea
A mountain hooded in snow silently watching over me
Anywhere I go these roots are with me, and I find,
I take along a little piece of heaven, with these memories of mine
From the city of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
Down along the river, weekend market
On sunny Saturdays the water front comes alive
The street vendors and hippies they keep a hemp sack flying
All the people you could wish for or imagine
From the farmer in the city selling fresh grown greens,
Musicians, hustling to make sure that there's a thriving jazz scene
Anywhere I go these roots are with me, and I find,
I take along a little piece of heaven, with these memories of mine
Everywhere I go these roots are with me, yeah and I find,
Wherever I may travel I take with me, these memories of mine
From the city of roses, city of roses,
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
Everywhere I go these roots are with me, and I find,
I take along a little piece of heaven, with these memories of mine
Everywhere I go these roots are with me, yeah and I find,
Wherever I may travel I take with me, Portland in my mind
The city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
City of roses, city of roses
13 year old here, like if your under 18 🎶👌🏾
I can bet my life Prince had something to do with this track!
Musically, completely in love with you, Esperanza <3
Perfect! Thanks for posting, ASGARD95 .
every fragment of this track was arranged and sung so masterfully ..props for keeping Portland on the map!!
This is the essential profundity of 'Smooth Jazz'.
Esperanza is in a class all by herself. Love the arrangements.
Oooh yesss girl. Love this song..what a pure & refreshing sound. Blessed #ilovemusic
City Of Roses is a complex, well layered, and unique song by an intelligent virtuoso jazz bassist singer Esperanza Spalding .She's phenomenal .The singing ,timing,bass playing and vocal harmonies are why she is amazing. She is in a class by herself as far as I'm concerned with her writing ,arranging and playing .She's pretty also. This is a great album . .Listen to her and buy her music on ITunes. Her music will expand your ideas about music and songwriting.
One of my fave songs on the album...probably my favorite!
BEAUTIFUL
"... decided to instead apply to Berklee College of Music."
Instead of what?
YES - I lived in Pdx for years - love her references to it. Great talent and watch too for Jose James. People, they are both extremely talented.
City of Roses =Portland :)
Who is winning? Esperanza is winning.
And the winner is..... you guested it Esperanza!, congratulations on you're 2013 Grammy win for this song, you go girl!!!!!.
Dear Esperanza Spalding...
Please come to Trinidad and Tobago.
!
can't wait to see her live in pdx soon!
Esperanze is Portland Oregon's diamond!
beautiful voice !!!
.... jazz