It's Magic
Abbey Lincoln Lyrics

Abbey Lincoln's "It's Magic" is a romantic love song that expresses the magical feelings and experiences that occur when two lovers are together. The lyrics capture the charming qualities of love that bring people closer together. The opening lines, "You sigh, the song begins, you speak and I hear violins," create images of the enchanting power of love. The music seems to begin and end with the lover's breath, which creates a magical ambiance around them. The line "It's magic" seems to emphasize the unexplainable and mysterious feelings that love brings out in people.

The next line "The stars desert the skies and rush to nestle in your eyes" portrays the idea that the beloved is the center of the universe for the person singing the song. The imagery suggests that the world is a better place when they are together, and their love creates a radiant aura that is impossible to ignore. The lyrics also refer to the golden wand and mystic charms that are often associated with magic. However, the song suggests that true magic exists when two people are together and their love creates a fantastic and wondrous experience.

The last stanza, "Why do I tell me myself these things that happen are all really true when in my heart I know the magic is my love for you?" encapsulates the theme of the song. It speaks to how the power of love creates a feeling of pure magic that cannot be explained but felt deeply. The song is timeless in its message and can be appreciated by anyone who has experienced the magic of love.