Story Behind The Song

This song was written by Casia of Canada. Through the ability of internet collaboration sites, Casia met singer and melodist, Christina Britton of Scotland. They are now soul sistas and have been collaborating for over two years. They are finishing their second album with composers, musicians, and mixers from around the world.

Song Description

Some of you may remember Carlotta from the silver screen with Humphrey Bogart. The romance of this era is timeless, like love when it's burning bright.

Lyrics

Carlotta (friends or enemies)
Casia - Lyrics
Ray DeMeridan - Composition, arrangement, piano, percussion, bass
Christina Britton - Vocals/melody
Peter Kossits - Saxophone, flute, final mix

(V1)
All eyes are a window
As I'm playing your tune
Am I on a stage
Or is this a bar room
That keeps me dancing
With my cup of wine
Tonight, I'm Carlotta
You're dancing by my side

(Chorus)
The whir of the fan
The whispering breeze
Friends or enemies
Can you hear me breathe
Tonight, I'm Carlotta
I've stepped right out of time
To steal your heart
And make you mine

(V2)
You've swept me off my feet
One too many times
This hot hot fever
Is burning from inside
I know you're the one
Who'll make my heart ache
Tonight, I'm Carlotta
When will I awake

(Chorus)
The whir of the fan
The whispering breeze
Friends or enemies
Can you hear me breathe
Tonight, I'm Carlotta
I've stepped right out of time
To steal your heart
And make you mine

(V3)
Midnights come and gone
You're leading me on
And I'm following
All resistance is gone
Maybe it's futile
To run or to hide
Cause in the end
They'll be watching me cry

(Chorus)
The whir of the fan
The whispering breeze
Friends or enemies
Can you hear me breathe
Tonight, I'm Carlotta
I've stepped right out of time
To steal your heart
Then say good-bye

SOLO

(Outro)
The whir of the fan
The whispering breeze
Friends or enemies
Can you hear me breathe
I'm a fading mirage
On a movie screen wall
If we were trapped in time
I'd be wanting it all