Nature Boy
席琳狄翁 Celine Dion Lyrics
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A very strange enchanted boy.
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea,
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he.
And then one day,
And while we spoke of many things,
Fools and kings,
This he said to me,
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return."
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return."
And then one day,
A magic day, he passed my way.
And while we spoke of many things,
Fools and kings,
This he said to me,
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return."
The lyrics to Celine Dion's "Nature Boy" tell a story about a boy who was very unique and enchanting. He was known to have traveled far and wide, but was always a little shy and sad. Despite this, he was very wise, and had a special magic that drew people to him. One day, the boy crossed paths with the singer of the song, and as they talked they discussed many things, from the foolishness of kings to the mysteries of life.
It is during this conversation that the boy imparts his great wisdom to the singer - that the greatest thing a person can learn in life is to love and be loved in return. This simple message is one that echoes throughout the song, reminding us that despite all the complexities of life, it is ultimately the simple acts of love and connection that matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy
Once upon a time, there was a boy.
A very strange enchanted boy.
This particular boy was quite peculiar and mystifying.
They say he wandered very far, very far
Legend has it that he traveled quite the distance.
Over land and sea,
He traveled both by land and by sea.
A little shy and sad of eye
Despite his wanderings and peculiar nature, he was a bit introverted and had a touch of sadness.
But very wise was he.
However, despite his shyness and sadness, he possessed much wisdom.
And then one day,
And then, one fateful day,
A magic day, he passed my way.
This day was enchanted, for he crossed paths with me.
And while we spoke of many things,
As we conversed about various topics,
Fools and kings,
Like jesters and royalty alike,
This he said to me,
He spoke these words to me.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
"The most significant lesson one can learn
Is just to love and be loved in return."
Is to love and be loved in kind."
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
"The most significant lesson one can learn
Is just to love and be loved in return."
Is to love and be loved in kind."
And then one day,
And then, one fateful day,
A magic day, he passed my way.
This day was enchanted, for he crossed paths with me.
And while we spoke of many things,
As we conversed about various topics,
Fools and kings,
Like jesters and royalty alike,
This he said to me,
He spoke these words to me.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
"The most significant lesson one can learn
Is just to love and be loved in return."
Is to love and be loved in kind."
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Written by: Eden Ahbez
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