Having set up his own in-house studio called Panchathan Record Inn at Chennai, arguably one of Asia’s most sophisticated and high-tech studios, Rahman's film scoring career began in the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. Working in India's various film industries, international cinema and theatre, Rahman has a claimed sale of more than 300 million records of his film scores and soundtracks as of 2009 for over 100 film scores worldwide, making him one of the world's all-time top selling recording artists. In a notable career spanning two decades, Rahman has garnered particular acclaim for redefining contemporary Indian film music and thus contributing to the success of several films. Rahman is currently one of the highest paid composers of the motion picture industry. He has also become a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising money for beneficial causes and supporting charities.
Lovely Day
A.R. Rahman Lyrics
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Well she's only young enough for somethings
Healing the sick and dumb
In low on the radar, the smoking gun
We’re moving fast enough to function
Fast enough to function
Maybe it's me 'cause
I seem to think in twos and threes
So find your open door
In through the skin-tight sound
And keep that love underground
Busy scenery
So transfixed on transparent things
An eye for her tiger a bee for her bloom
She crosses her fingers and crosses the room
So catch your salted tears
Before they hit the ground
And keep that love underground
The lyrics to A.R. Rahman's song "Lovely Day" contain layered and complex meanings. The first verse talks about Keely, who is waiting for something. It's implied that she is young and hasn't experienced everything in life yet. The next line "Healing the sick and dumb, in low on the radar, the smoking gun" could mean that Keely is trying to cure physical or emotional wounds for people who are overlooked or forgotten. She's their smoking gun or secret weapon. The lines "We're moving fast enough to function, maybe it's me 'cause I seem to think in twos and threes" could be talking about a sense of urgency in life. Life is moving on at a fast pace, and maybe it's just the singer who feels like they are consistently chasing two or three things at once.
The chorus brings a feeling of hope and encouragement to find your open door. "In through the skin-tight sound" could mean that the music is the way to get through the closed door. "And keep that love underground" could refer to being committed to love, even when things get tough. In the second verse, the lyrics talk about how people get lost in the busyness of life and forget about the important things. They get caught up in superficial or trivial things that are transparent. The line "An eye for her tiger, a bee for her bloom" could refer to people seeing only the surface of things instead of the beauty and detail underneath. The line "She crosses her fingers and crosses the room" could also imply that someone is hoping for something that they can't control.
The song's lyrics have complex meanings that can be interpreted in different ways, and A.R Rahman's style of blending genres like Indian classical music, pop, and rock into one cohesive sound makes this song a unique addition to his discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Now Keely waits it out
Keely is patiently waiting for something to happen
Well she's only young enough for somethings
Keely is young and able to do certain things, but not everything
Healing the sick and dumb
Keely has the ability to heal people who are sick or unable to speak
In low on the radar, the smoking gun
Keely is not well-known but has a powerful effect on those she heals
We’re moving fast enough to function
Life is moving quickly but we are able to keep up and go about our business
Fast enough to function
Life is moving quickly but we are able to keep up and go about our business
Maybe it's me 'cause
It could be that the reason for something is because of me
I seem to think in twos and threes
I tend to think of things in groups of two or three
So find your open door
Look for opportunities to achieve your goals
In through the skin-tight sound
Take advantage of something that seems difficult to access
And keep that love underground
Keep your passion and love hidden or secret
Busy scenery
The surroundings are hectic and busy
So transfixed on transparent things
People are focusing too much on things that are clear or obvious
An eye for her tiger a bee for her bloom
She has different interests and passions, such as tigers and flowers
She crosses her fingers and crosses the room
She is hoping for a positive outcome and crosses the room in the process
So catch your salted tears
Hold back your tears and emotions
Before they hit the ground
Don't allow your emotions to become public or visible
And keep that love underground
Keep your passion and love hidden or secret
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., GOLDEN WITHERS MUSIC
Written by: WILLIAM HARRISON WITHERS JR., SKIP SCARBOROUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Skip Scarborough (a songwriter and producer who worked with many R&B stars*) composed the music for “Lovely Day” (1977). He was also the inspiration for the lyrics Bill Withers penned.
Withers explained : “Skip was a very nice, gentle man. The way Skip was, every day was just a lovely day. He was an optimist. If I had sat down with the same music and my collaborator had been somebody else with a different personality, it probably would have caused something else to cross my mind lyrically. It was a combination of the music and the person and the ambiance in the room.”
He added : “We’re all sponges in a sense. You put us around very nice people, and the nice things come out in us. You put us around some jerks, and we practice being jerks. We all adjust […].”
Near the end of the tune, Bill Withers holds a note for 18 seconds… “Lovely Daaaaaaaaaay.” This might be the longest held vocal note of any hit song❕💙🎶💚
May you rest in peace, William Harrison Withers (1938 - 2020) … 🌹… and Clarence Alexander “Skip” Scarborough (1944 - 2003)… 🌹
* Earth, Wind & Fire, Patti Labelle, LTD, to name a few.
@angelodeary9475
God has carried me from full-blown kidney failure to kidney transplant it's going to be a lovely day thank you Jesus
@Kimm721
Praying the same for my best friend on the waitlist!!!
@garnettineyimakanda8308
GOD is awesome 👌 👏🏾 💖
@wonderwoman5732
@angelodeary9475 I am happy for you 😃😌. Stay healthy. Thank you Lord
@wonderwoman5732
@@Kimm721Praying for your friend to the power of INFINITY ♾️♾️
@twaffleproductions
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@vickyaguilar7201
Yes yes yes!!!! I love this song! Thank you Jesus for THIS lovely day brought to me by your loving grace!!!!
@joepat74
Jesus lives
@amanijabein6238
My dad read the lyrics out to me during his speech at my wedding. We both cried and I think everyone else cried a little too haha. Beautiful memories attached to a beautiful song.
@ludotickler9185
Congratulations for your wedding, wish you guys the best together 👍