My Fair Lady
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics
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If he can turn his hat, a little blindness
I know that I might seem a little nameless
And I can also be a little shameless
Do you know the way, I'm from out of town
I need a place to stay, someone to show me all around
A box of chocolates and a dozen flowers
Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours
I will take it all with little grains of salt
I make anything feel less like what it's not
Just say everything as if it's not been heard
I will listen hard, I'm hearing every word
Do you know the way, I'm from out of town
I need a place to stay, someone to show me all around
A box of chocolates and a dozen flowers
Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours
Do you know the way, I'm from out of town
I need a place to stay, someone to show me all around
A box of chocolates and a dozen flowers
Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours
Box of chocolates and a dozen flowers
Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours and
The Bird and the Bee's song My Fair Lady is a ballad yearning for a little kindness and acceptance from others, particularly from a lover. The singer admits to being nameless and shameless, and is in need of a guide or someone to show her the way around a town she's unfamiliar with. The lyrics " If he can turn his hat, a little blindness" suggest that she is looking for someone who is willing to overlook her flaws, and ask for a little leniency in return.
The singer's desire for comfort is evident in the lines " Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours", with the use of the word "mood" indicating a general atmosphere she wants to create with her lover, one of simplicity and tranquility. She even goes so far as to say that she will take things with a grain of salt, implying that she is used to being rejected or let down. Despite this, she promises to listen hard and hear every word her lover says, displaying a level of commitment to making the relationship work.
Overall, the song is a tender plea for love, understanding, and companionship. It paints a picture of a woman who has been hurt before and is now looking for someone who will accept her as she is and create a peaceful haven for her to escape to.
Line by Line Meaning
I need someone to show a little kindness
I need someone who will treat me with compassion and understanding.
If he can turn his hat, a little blindness
If he can overlook my faults, even just a little bit.
I know that I might seem a little nameless
I realize that I am not well-known or popular.
And I can also be a little shameless
I am not always perfectly modest or discreet.
Do you know the way, I'm from out of town
I am unfamiliar with the area and require direction.
I need a place to stay, someone to show me all around
I require living quarters and assistance navigating unknown surroundings.
A box of chocolates and a dozen flowers
A simple gift to help set the mood and inspire contemplation.
Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours
An atmosphere that encourages deep thought and introspection without distraction.
I will take it all with little grains of salt
I will accept everything with a degree of skepticism and not blindly trust everything presented to me.
I make anything feel less like what it's not
I have the ability to bring balance to situations and make them feel more authentic.
Just say everything as if it's not been heard
Speak candidly and without reservation, as if you're sharing something never before expressed.
I will listen hard, I'm hearing every word
I am a focused listener who carefully attends to everything being said.
Box of chocolates and a dozen flowers
A simple gift to help set the mood and inspire contemplation.
Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours
An atmosphere that encourages deep thought and introspection without distraction.
Do you know the way, I'm from out of town
I am unfamiliar with the area and require direction.
I need a place to stay, someone to show me all around
I require living quarters and assistance navigating unknown surroundings.
Box of chocolates and a dozen flowers
A simple gift to help set the mood and inspire contemplation.
Just a little mood to sit and think for hours and hours
An atmosphere that encourages deep thought and introspection without distraction.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG KURSTIN, INARA GEORGE
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