Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre & Eric Whitacre Singers
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre
From Eric Whitacre: “A Boy and a Girl is such a tender, delicate, exquisite poem. I simply tried to quiet myself and find the music hidden within the words.”
This piece tells the bittersweet story of a pair in love. The first two stanzas paint images of leisurely time spent together–a picnic or a d...
[Verse 1]
Stretched out
Stretched out on the grass
A boy and a girl
Savoring their oranges
Giving their kisses like waves exchanging foam
[Verse 2]
Stretched out
Stretched out on the beach
A boy and a girl
Savoring their limes
Giving their kisses like clouds exchanging foam
[Verse 3]
Stretched out
Stretched out underground
A boy and a girl
Saying nothing, never kissing
Giving silence for silence