Your Song
쭤.袈떼빽(Rod Stewart) Lyrics
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I'm not one of those, who can easily hide
I don't have much money, but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor, but then again no,
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
And you can tell everybody, this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, I hope don't you mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
But the suns been quite kind while I wrote this song,
It's for people like you, that keep it turned on.
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
You see I've forgotten, if they're green or they're blue
Anyway the things, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen.
In “Your Song," Rod Stewart sings about the feeling of love and gratitude towards a special someone in his life. The lyrics describe how he feels inspired to express his emotions through his gift of music, even with limited resources. The first two lines acknowledge that it is not easy for Rod to hide his feelings and emotions, demonstrating that he is willing to be vulnerable and honest to the person he loves. Rod mentions his lack of wealth in the next line, but then talks about the desire he has to create a comfortable and welcoming home with his significant other, if he had the means.
The second stanza begins with a metaphor where Rod compares himself to a sculptor or potion maker, but ultimately settles on the fact that his gift is his song, which is for the person he loves. He mentions how simple the song is, but it comes from the heart and that’s all that matters. The chorus is the most iconic part of the song, where Rod speaks directly to the listener and tells them that this is their song - it’s a gift from him to them, honoring the special bond between them.
In the last stanza, Rod talks about being on the roof and writing this song, and mentions how the sun has been kind while he’s been writing. The line where he says that he forgets whether things are green or blue suggests that he is so focused on his emotions that details like colors slip from his mind. He then explicitly states that the person he’s singing to has the sweetest eyes he’s ever seen, solidifying the fact that the song is directed at this one specific person who holds a special place in his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
This emotion I feel is complex but also amusing.
I'm not one of those, who can easily hide
I'm not good at concealing my emotions.
I don't have much money, but boy if I did
I'm not wealthy, but if I were, I would provide.
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I had the means, I would treat us both to a spacious home.
If I was a sculptor, but then again no,
Perhaps if I had artistic abilities, but reality says no.
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
Or if I were a skilled performer of spectacle.
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
I admit that what I have to offer is limited, but I offer it sincerely.
My gift is my song and this one's for you
I want to express my appreciation for you by presenting my musical talent.
And you can tell everybody, this is your song
Feel free to take possession of this song as an expression of my gratitude for you.
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
This song is modest by comparison to others, but it's complete.
I hope you don't mind, I hope don't you mind
I hope it's not an imposition to share this song with you because I mean it sincerely.
That I put down in words
These lyrics are the result of my attempts to express my feelings.
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
You make life all the more amazing just by being alive.
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I found myself in a serene place, contemplating things.
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
Admittedly, as I was crafting my work, I grew frustrated with certain stanzas.
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song,
Despite songwriting struggles, the world's beauty kept me inspired throughout the writing process.
It's for people like you, that keep it turned on.
I'm hopeful that this song will resonate with individuals like you who keep the beauty of the world alive.
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
Forgive me for my occasional forgetfulness.
You see I've forgotten, if they're green or they're blue
I confess, my recollection fails me and I can't remember the color of your eyes.
Anyway the things, what I really mean
That said, I hope to express my sincerest feelings accurately.
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen.
Of all the eyes I've ever encountered, yours are the loveliest I've seen.
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@edsonfcordeaca4958
It was the first song recorded in a cassete that i gave my girlfriend 33 years ago.
Now I am 57 and she passed away, she left last weekend. I miss her but I still have this song alive here with me. RIP Cassia.
@alexandrealos5407
Be strong Edson..
@edsonfcordeaca4958
@@alexandrealos5407 thanks Alexandre...life goes on.
@bobthif991
Emocionante
@owenmoody824
I am so sorry for your loss.
@j_cannot_type
It must be hard. Try to cope.
@Angiefranco1988
Thanks dad, for showing me what real music sounds like.
@ralfnorenberg3130
bien dicho-
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@ralfnorenberg3130
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