Laura Main Title
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics
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Of something that never happened, yet you recall it well
You know the feeling of recognizing someone
That you've never met as far as you could tell, well
Laura is the face in the misty light
Footsteps that you hear down the hall
The laugh that floats on a summer night
And you see Laura on the train that is passing through
Those eyes, how familiar they seem
She gave your very first kiss to you
That was Laura but she's only a dream
The lyrics of "Laura Main Title" by 101 Strings Orchestra evoke a sense of nostalgia and mystery. The opening lines describe the sensation of remembering something that feels both familiar and distant, like a half-forgotten dream. There is a recognition of someone who is unfamiliar yet somehow known, as if their presence is imprinted in the depths of the memory.
The song then introduces the character of Laura, who is depicted as a spectral figure. She is described as a face that emerges from the misty light, her footsteps echoing down the hall, and her laughter floating on a summer night. However, there is a sense of elusiveness and transience to Laura's existence. The singer cannot fully recall her or her actions, further emphasizing the dreamlike quality of her presence.
The lyrics conclude with a bittersweet revelation that Laura, who had given the singer their very first kiss, is nothing more than a dream. This adds a layer of longing and melancholy to the song, capturing the essence of a fleeting and unattainable love.
Overall, "Laura Main Title" by 101 Strings Orchestra explores the themes of memory, longing, and the ephemeral nature of love through its evocative lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You know the feeling of something half remembered
A sensation of recalling a fragmentary memory
Of something that never happened, yet you recall it well
Remembering an event that did not occur with clarity
You know the feeling of recognizing someone
Experiencing the sensation of identifying a person
That you've never met as far as you could tell, well
Although unfamiliar, this person appears known to you
Laura is the face in the misty light
Laura represents a mystical figure, bathed in uncertain illumination
Footsteps that you hear down the hall
The sound of footsteps echoing through corridors
The laugh that floats on a summer night
A laughter drifting through the warm night air
That you can never quite recall
An elusive memory that remains just out of reach
And you see Laura on the train that is passing through
Observing Laura aboard a fleeting train
Those eyes, how familiar they seem
Recognizing a sense of familiarity in her eyes
She gave your very first kiss to you
Laura bestowed upon you your initial kiss
That was Laura but she's only a dream
Laura exists in the realm of imagination, not reality
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Raksin
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Miles Bennell
I named my daughter Laura as this has always been one of my favourite films. It's also the quotes of Waldo Lydecker that always get me especially the one of "days of wine and roses". Gene Tierney was one of the most beautiful women in the world and I wished I'd known her.
windstorm1000
I can never get enough of this beautiful, mysterious theme. It haunts my dreams--like Laura herself.
L / A King
I was named for this very song. My mother sang it to me many, many times. Thank you for this lovely video.
gnirol
What a movie this was. The twists and turns in the plot made me gasp the first time I saw it. Clifton Webb in one of the parts he was typecast into, is fantastic, as is Dana Andrews in his understated persona and the oily Vincent Price, but, boy, were there some incredibly beautiful women (able to project both strength and vulnerability) back in the 40's, among whom Gene Tierney in this movie was a leading figure. Veronica Lake comes to mind. Joan Fontaine, Ingrid Bergman, Lauren Bacall, among others.
Henry47ptnm
Great movie. Very elegant. There should "never" be a remake of this movie. There is not one actor and actress who could never fill the roles of these performers.
Thomas DiMaggio
@Edward Mallon I only wish that the TV producers of a couple decades back had listened to the two of you. (Actually, "the three of us"; I'm counting myself.) They DID do a TV film remake of "Laura", starring Lee Bouvier, whose only discernible claim to fame was being related to Jacqueline Kennedy. As a perceptive critic once said of another ill-fated retread of a classic work: "Maybe if we tiptoe away VERY quietly, it won't wake up."
Edward Mallon
Well said. It’s in a class by itself
cellofingers
One of the most haunting scores in film history.
tuxguys
("The 101 Strings Orchestra..." God, I'd forgotten all about them...)
TCM ran this film tonight (4/4/15), and, although I'd seen it many times before, I'd forgotten how watchable, how eye-riveting it is...
...the furnishings, the clothing, the way people move, you just can't stop looking at them.
Twists and turns, and all of it intelligent and enjoyable.
Ernest Castro
tuxguys I like your comment, thank you. I have to buy this movie.