What a Beautiful Day
Levellers Lyrics
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I'm the king of all time
And nothing is impossible
In my all powerful mind
Was on the fifth of November, when time it went back
Some say that's impossible, but you and I would never look back
And wasn't it incredible, so beautiful and above all
Just to see the fuse get lit this time
To light a real bonfire, for all time
And what a beautiful day (hey hey)
I'm the king of all time
And nothing is impossible
In my all powerful mind
I was drinking in my night club
It felt good to be back
When Hepburn said "I love you"
And Flyn said, "Make mine a double, Jack"
Then we planned the revolution
To make things better for all time
And when the Guevara said "That's crazy"
And ordered up a bottle of wine
What a beautiful day (hey hey)
I'm the king of all time
And nothing is impossible
In my all powerful mind
In there on the big screen, every night I've seen
The way all things could be
For me, for me, for me, for me
The news broke after midnight,
That we pulled the temples down without a sound
But the generals they were hiding out
And the ministers, Well! They'd all gone to ground
Wealth re-distribution, became the new solution
So I got a paper bag, but you got the one with all the holes
What a beautiful day (hey hey)
I'm the king of all time
And nothing is impossible
In my all powerful mind
Oh yeah, nothing is impossible
In my own powerful mind
That's because nothing is impossible
In my own powerful mind
The lyrics of Levellers' "What a Beautiful Day" express a euphoric feeling of empowerment and liberation, as the singer believes that nothing is impossible and that he is the "king of all time". The song starts by tripping on the idea that anything can be achieved with a powerful mind, and from there, the lyrics delve into a dreamlike and surreal narrative that mixes historical figures and revolutionary movements with personal experiences.
The first verse refers to the Fifth of November, a day that commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, where Guy Fawkes and his accomplices attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in protest of the persecution of Catholics in England. The lyrics suggest that the singer and his audience, unlike some people who think it's impossible, embrace the spirit of rebellion and appreciate the beauty of lighting a bonfire. The chorus repeats the central message of the song, that the singer feels invincible and that anything can be achieved if he believes in himself.
The second verse introduces some Hollywood icons, Audrey Hepburn and Errol Flynn, who are drinking with the singer in a nightclub. They plan a "revolution" that aims to "make things better for all time" but encounter resistance from the skeptical Guevara, who prefers to enjoy life with a bottle of wine. The third verse blends reality and fantasy, as the singer imagines how the world could be better if wealth redistribution happened, but in the end, it's all a paper bag with holes.
Overall, "What a Beautiful Day" is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates the power of imagination and the desire for change. Despite the dark themes of revolution and social upheaval, the lyrics convey a sense of joy and optimism that is infectious and uplifting.
Line by Line Meaning
What a beautiful day (hey hey)
Today is a wonderful day
I'm the king of all time
I have the power to control everything
And nothing is impossible
Everything is achievable and attainable
In my all powerful mind
Through my mind, I can achieve anything
Was on the fifth of November, when time it went back
On November 5th, I experienced a sort of reset
Some say that's impossible, but you and I would never look back
Even though some people believe that it can't be done, we keep moving forward
And wasn't it incredible, so beautiful and above all
It was exceptional and astonishing
Just to see the fuse get lit this time
To observe the spark ignite the flame
To light a real bonfire, for all time
To create a lasting fire
I was drinking in my night club
I was enjoying myself at the nightclub
It felt good to be back
It was good to be back in a familiar place
When Hepburn said "I love you"
Audrey Hepburn expressed her love for me
And Flyn said, "Make mine a double, Jack"
Errol Flynn ordered a double drink
Then we planned the revolution
We started to devise a plan for change
To make things better for all time
To improve things for the long haul
And when the Guevara said "That's crazy"
Che Guevara thought it was preposterous
And ordered up a bottle of wine
And ordered a bottle of wine
In there on the big screen, every night I've seen
On the big screen, every night I watch
The way all things could be
All the potential possibilities
For me, for me, for me, for me
For myself
The news broke after midnight,
We received a late-night notification
That we pulled the temples down without a sound
We quietly destroyed the establishments
But the generals they were hiding out
The generals were laying low
And the ministers, Well! They'd all gone to ground
And the ministers were also missing
Wealth re-distribution, became the new solution
Allocating wealth differently was the new answer
So I got a paper bag, but you got the one with all the holes
I may have gotten the short end of the stick
Oh yeah, nothing is impossible
Anything is possible
In my own powerful mind
Through my mind, I can achieve anything
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES KENTON HEATHER, JEREMY CUNNINGHAM, JONATHAN SEVINK, MARK CHADWICK, SIMON FRIEND
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@rajeshmangosteen7613
The Levellers and James. Underrated legends of the 90s
@natureisallpowerful
James are one of the best like, well said 👍
@trustwithin7188
Yes also the singers look almost the same!
@tomrado1687
Bluetones
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@fordyfoxman
This song is so underrated. Classic in my eyes
@raverbaby551
You and me both buddy
@jamescarr4662
Isn't everything on youtube 'underrated'. The obsession with this meaningless word is weird. It's like a fetish
@fordyfoxman
@@jamescarr4662 you woke up in a bad mood James?
@Johndavies2256
I totally 💯 agree
@jezedwards190
Certainly is dude 👌😎