It's De-Lovely
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics


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The night is young, the skies are clear
So if you want to go walking, dear,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
I understand the reason why
You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
You can tell at a glance
What a swell night this is for romance,
You can hear dear Mother Nature
Murmuring low,
"Let yourself go!"

So please be sweet, my chickadee,
And when I kiss you, just say to me,
"It's delightful, it's delicious,
It's delectable, it's delirious,
It's dilemma, it's delimit, it's deluxe,
It's de-lovely".

I feel a sudden urge to sing
The kind of ditty that invokes the spring.

I'll control my desire to curse
While you crucify the verse.

This verse I started seems to me
The Tin-Pantithesis of a melody

So spare us all the pain,
Just skip the darn thing and sing the refrain

Mi, mi, mi, mi,
Re, re, re, re,
Do, sol, mi, do, la, si.

The night is young, the skies are clear
So if you want to go walking, dear,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
I understand the reason why
You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
You can tell at a glance
What a swell night this is for romance,
You can hear dear Mother Nature
Murmuring low,
"Let yourself go!"

So please be sweet, my chickadee,
And when I kiss you, just say to me,




"It's delightful, it's delicious,
It's, it's de-lovely".

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "It's De-Lovely" by the 101 Strings Orchestra set a romantic and playful tone. It’s a song about the joys of being in love during a beautiful evening. The singer is urging his lover to go for a walk with him, and the night is perfect for just that. The repetition of the phrase “it’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely” emphasizes just how wonderful he finds the entire experience. The second verse delves into the deeper reasons behind their shared sentimentality, which only strengthens the bond between the two. The singer compares their shared affection for each other with the gorgeous evening surrounding them.


The chorus repeats the same melody and lyrics as the first, with some additional embellishments. It’s as if the singer is trying to convey just how much more fantastic he finds the experience, such that he must resort to more descriptive adjectives like "delightful", "delicious", "delirious", "dilemma", "delimit", and "deluxe". The following verse changes the mood of the song, as the singer jokes about his inability to come up with decent lyrics. He hates what he’s writing but endears the chorus to his heart. The lyrics of the second chorus bring the song to a sweet and satisfying end.


Line by Line Meaning

The night is young, the skies are clear
The night is young and the skies are crystal clear, indicating a perfect atmosphere for going on a walk.


So if you want to go walking, dear,
If you feel like going for a walk, my love,


It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
It will be absolutely delightful, scrumptious and overall fantastic (in a lovely way).


I understand the reason why
I comprehend the reason behind your sentiment


You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
You feel emotional, because I, too, am feeling sentimental.


It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
The aforementioned experience is going to be extremely delightful, appetizing and gorgeous.


You can tell at a glance
Just a single look around can reveal


What a swell night this is for romance,
That this is a fantastic night for a romantic experience,


You can hear dear Mother Nature
You can hear the sounds of nature all around you,


Murmuring low,
Speaking in a soft tone,


"Let yourself go!"
Inviting you to let yourself free and lose in the moment


So please be sweet, my chickadee,
So please be kind, my darling,


And when I kiss you, just say to me,
And, when I kiss you, kindly say to me,


"It's delightful, it's delicious,
"This is absolutely delightful, scrumptious,


It's delectable, it's delirious,
Wonderfully gratifying, and it makes my head spin,


It's dilemma, it's delimit, it's deluxe,
It's a tough decision, it's bounded, and it's high-quality,


It's de-lovely".
Overall, it's delightful (in a lovely way).


I feel a sudden urge to sing
I have an unexpected desire to break into song,


The kind of ditty that invokes the spring.
A type of melody that reminds one of spring and new beginnings.


I'll control my desire to curse
I'll keep my desire to swear in check,


While you crucify the verse.
While you attempt to sing the verse perfectly.


This verse I started seems to me
This verse I began appears to be


The Tin-Pantithesis of a melody
The opposite of a harmonious melodic sequence.


So spare us all the pain,
Avoid the agony for all parties,


Just skip the darn thing and sing the refrain
Simply skip that whole section and sing the repeating section of the song.


Mi, mi, mi, mi,
Note "me", repeated four times,


Re, re, re, re,
Note "re", repeated four times,


Do, sol, mi, do, la, si.
Notes "do", "sol", "me", "do", "la", "si".


The night is young, the skies are clear
The night is still young and the skies are still free of clouds,


So if you want to go walking, dear,
So, if your heart desires a walk, love,


It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
This walk is absolutely charming, enticing, and most importantly it's lovely


I understand the reason why
I understand why you might want to go for a walk now.


You're sentimental, 'cause so am I,
You're emotionally inclined, as I am too.


It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
The whole experience is going to be heavenly, amazing, and just lovely.


You can tell at a glance
At just one look,


What a swell night this is for romance,
You can feel the air is perfect for a romantic adventure,


You can hear dear Mother Nature
You will be able to her the sweet whispers of mother nature,


Murmuring low,
Whispering softly,


"Let yourself go!"
Inviting you to lose yourself and allow your emotions control you.


So please be sweet, my chickadee,
Be kind and pleasant to be with, my love,


And when I kiss you, just say to me,
When I offer you a kiss, just tell me,


"It's delightful, it's delicious,
"This moment is absolutely charming, flavorful,


It's, it's de-lovely".
It's graceful and beautiful, it's (just) lovely."




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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