Your Song
Al Jarreau 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 you don't 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 sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
It's for people like you, that keep it turned on
So excuse my forgetting, but these things I do
You see I've forgotten, if they're green or they're blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
The song "Your Song" by Al Jarreau is about expressing one's love for another person. The lyrics describe a feeling inside that the singer cannot hide, even if he wanted to. The singer goes on to talk about how he doesn't have much money, but if he did, he would buy a big house for him and his loved one to live in. He then goes on to say that his gift to his loved one is his song, and that this song is for them.
The singer then asks his loved one to tell everybody that this is their song. He acknowledges that the song may be quite simple, but he hopes that his loved one doesn't mind that he put down in words how wonderful life is while they're in the world. The singer then talks about how he sat on the roof and kicked off the moss while he wrote this song. He even admits that some of the verses got him quite cross, but that the sun was kind to him as he wrote the song. Finally, the singer asks for forgiveness if he forgets things, and he says that his loved one's eyes are the sweetest he has ever seen.
Overall, "Your Song" is a beautiful and heartfelt expression of love. The singer's emotions are palpable throughout the song, and the lyrics are simple yet profound. This song has become a classic because of its timeless message and the talent of the performer.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
There is a unique feeling that I cannot quite explain.
I'm not one of those, who can easily hide
I am not someone who can conceal their emotions with ease.
I don't have much money, but boy if I did
I do not possess a lot of wealth, but if I did, I would spend it on us.
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
I would purchase a large dwelling where we could both reside.
If I was a sculptor, but then again no
If I had any artistic talent, but alas, I do not.
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
Or if I were a magician selling 'potions' while touring.
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
I recognize it may not be grandiose, but my effort is sincere.
My gift is my song and this one's for you
I have the talent of songwriting, and this one is dedicated to you.
And you can tell everybody, this is your song
You have the ability to inform everyone that this piece is about you.
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
This tune might be straightforward, but it is now complete.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
I hope this does not bother you, and I hope you do not take offense.
That I put down in words
That I composed into lyrics.
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Life has become pleasant now that you are in it.
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I sat atop the roof and removed any dirt or debris from my feet.
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
Some of the verses have frustrated me significantly.
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
The sun has been quite generous while I was writing this melody.
It's for people like you, that keep it turned on
It is for individuals like you who keep music alive and present.
So excuse my forgetting, but these things I do
I apologize for my forgetfulness, but it is something beyond my control.
You see I've forgotten, if they're green or they're blue
You see, I have forgotten whether your eyes are green or blue.
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Anyway, the point is, what I truly wish to communicate.
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Your eyes are the most beautiful and pleasant vision I have ever laid eyes upon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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[Verse 1]
It's a little bit funny
This feeling inside
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
[Verse 2]
If I was a sculptor, heh
But then again, no
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
My gift is my song and this one's for you
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[Chorus]
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 you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
[Verse 3]
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 sun's been quite kind
While I wrote this song
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
[Verse 4]
So excuse me forgetting
But these things I do
You see I've forgotten, if they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
[Chorus]
And you can tell everybody
This is the song
It may be quite simple, but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
[Outro]
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Danilo Ribeiro
Uma sensibilidade que não se explica. Muito amor no que se faz. Simplesmente um ícone da música.
Maria Machado
Jamais teremos outro parecido.
Frankmania
Al Jarreau, RIP. Such a Great singer, such a Great Human Being, God rest your Soul.
Paul Smith
What an amazing artist. God bless you my friend.
isidro real
Such a wonderful singer performer with a classic voice RIP Al. Jarreau now ur in God's hand.
Diane Seymour
Al Jarreau…..The Emoticon he added to the Song,TRUE Artist 😢
HELENA M.
Al Jarreau!! Só para ouvidos abençoados por Deus!!
JAIRO PINHEIRO DA SILVA
Essa música nunca vai deixar de emocionar a quem ouve. Com o Al Jarreau então, é fabulosa.
João Batista cunha João Batista cunha
para mim o maior cantor do mundo, uma técnica insuperável, brinca com a voz e nos transporta a um mundo mágico indescritível.
Maria Machado
Tinha uma orquestra na boca.