Symphony
Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields Chorus (1) Lyrics
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Before all I heard was silence
A rhapsody for you and me
And every melody is timeless
Life was stringing me along
Then you came and you cut me loose
Was solo singing on my own
Now I can't find the key without you
And I'm dancin' on to your heartbeat
And when you're gone, I feel incomplete
So if you want the truth
I just wanna be part of your symphony
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Symphony
Like a love song on the radio
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
I'm sorry if it's all too much
Every day you're here, I'm healing
And I was runnin' out of luck
I never thought I'd find this feeling
'Cause I've been hearing symphonies
Before all I heard was silence
A rhapsody for you and me
(A rhapsody for you and me)
And every melody is timeless
And now your song is on repeat
And I'm dancin' on to your heartbeat
And when you're gone, I feel incomplete
So if you want the truth
I just wanna be part of your symphony
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Symphony
Like a love song on the radio
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah ah, ah
And now your song is on repeat
And I'm dancin' on to your heartbeat
And when you're gone, I feel incomplete
So if you want the truth
(Oh, oh, oh)
I just wanna be part of your symphony
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Symphony
Like a love song on the radio
Symphony
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Symphony
Like a love song on the radio
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
The lyrics of "Symphony" by the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields Chorus (1) convey a deeply emotional and romantic message. The song expresses a profound transformation in the singer's life, from a time of silence and solitude to finding love and experiencing the beauty of music.
The opening lines, "I've been hearing symphonies, before all I heard was silence," signify a significant change in the singer's life. It suggests that they were once devoid of love and meaningful connections, but now, they have been awakened to the richness and beauty of life through a newfound relationship.
The line "A rhapsody for you and me, and every melody is timeless" highlights the power of love and music in shaping their existence. The singer sees their love as a dynamic and timeless force, capable of creating a harmonious symphony that resonates with them deeply.
The lyrics express how the singer's life was monotonous and unfulfilling until the arrival of their significant other. "Was solo singing on my own, now I can't find the key without you" symbolizes the loneliness and struggle they experienced before, emphasizing that love has brought purpose and meaning into their life.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of their partner's presence, as their song becomes the soundtrack of their existence. The line "And when you're gone, I feel incomplete" reveals the depth of their reliance on the relationship for happiness and contentment. They long for a lasting connection, a desire to be an inseparable part of their partner's life, just like a symphony that cannot be complete without all its components.
The lyrics also express gratitude for the transformative power of love. Lines such as "I'm sorry if it's all too much, every day you're here, I'm healing," suggest that the relationship has been a catalyst for personal growth and emotional healing. The singer realizes that they were running out of luck and never expected to find such profound feelings of love and fulfillment.
In summary, "Symphony" by the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields Chorus (1) encapsulates the power of love and music in transforming lives. The song reveals a journey from silence to a harmonious symphony, symbolizing the singer's discovery of love and the profound impact it has on their happiness and sense of completeness.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been hearing symphonies
I have experienced extraordinary beauty and harmony
Before all I heard was silence
In the past, there was emptiness and lack of meaningful sound
A rhapsody for you and me
A composition of intense passion and emotion, created specifically for us
And every melody is timeless
Each musical sequence is eternal and never loses its significance
Life was stringing me along
My existence felt like being controlled by external forces
Then you came and you cut me loose
But when you arrived, you liberated me from that constraint
Was solo singing on my own
I used to sing alone, without any accompaniment
Now I can't find the key without you
Now, I struggle to find my purpose and direction without you
And now your song is on repeat
Your melody keeps playing in my mind, continuously
And I'm dancin' on to your heartbeat
I am joyously moving in sync with the rhythm of your heart
And when you're gone, I feel incomplete
When you are absent, I feel a sense of emptiness and inadequacy
So if you want the truth
If you desire complete honesty from me
I just wanna be part of your symphony
I simply desire to be an integral element in your harmonious composition
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Will you embrace me tightly and refuse to release me?
Like a love song on the radio
Similar to a romantic tune playing on the airwaves
I'm sorry if it's all too much
I apologize if my emotions seem overwhelming to you
Every day you're here, I'm healing
Just by being present in my life, you help me recover and find solace
And I was runnin' out of luck
I was rapidly losing hope and experiencing misfortune
I never thought I'd find this feeling
I never expected to encounter such a profound emotion
'Cause I've been hearing symphonies
Because I have been encountering profound beauty and harmony
(A rhapsody for you and me)
(An intense and passionate composition created exclusively for us)
And now your song is on repeat
Your melody keeps playing in my mind, continuously
And I'm dancin' on to your heartbeat
I am joyously moving in sync with the rhythm of your heart
And when you're gone, I feel incomplete
When you are absent, I feel a sense of emptiness and inadequacy
So if you want the truth
If you desire complete honesty from me
(Oh, oh, oh) I just wanna be part of your symphony
(Oh, oh, oh) I simply desire to be an integral element in your harmonious composition
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Will you embrace me tightly and refuse to release me?
Like a love song on the radio
Similar to a romantic tune playing on the airwaves
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Will you embrace me tightly and refuse to release me?
Symphony
A composition that combines various elements into a masterful whole
Like a love song on the radio
Similar to a romantic tune playing on the airwaves
Symphony
A composition that combines various elements into a masterful whole
Will you hold me tight and not let go?
Will you embrace me tightly and refuse to release me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anmar Malik, Ina Wroldsen, Jack Patterson, Steve Mac
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Marriner's legacy with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is one of the most famous and incredible collaborations in recording history. Not only did they record the most recordings with one conductor and orchestra in history, but their incredible musical talent and ability to keep in time, in key and keep the elegance of quieter pieces. Of course, Marriner didn't just conduct the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, for a time he conducted the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, New York Chamber Orchestra, Gulbenkian Orchestra, Israel Chamber Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Marriner recorded over 600 recordings covering 2,000 different works, ranging from late Renaissance to the works of Philip Glass. He recorded prominently for Argo, L'Oiseau Lyre, Philips, and EMI Classics. During the 1980-90s, Marriner recorded almost 300 recordings for Philips Classics, a sub-label for Philips. These made international acclaim, and in 1985 he was appointed Commander of the British Empire, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields became one of the world's best-known orchestras, and one of the best in history. During the Philips Classics period, Marriner recorded many of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ranging from symphonies to operas, serenades and sacred works. All these were brought together in 1991 when the Complete Mozart Edition was released, a 45 volume CD series that, when put together, compiled Mozart's complete works. The total number of CDs was 180, with the amount in each box set ranging from 1 to 12, the highest amount. In the latter part of the Philips Classics period, he also recorded a large amount of the works of Bach and Handel, which included a 9 CD box set of Bach's complete orchestral works, which included the Brandenburg Concertos, Orchestral Suites, violin concertos, oboe concertos and the keyboard concertos. Another ground breaking Baroque recording was that of Handel's Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks suites, which was originally released on Argo, then once again Philips Classics. During his lifetime, Marriner's other Handel recordings were sold world-wide, such as The Messiah, the complete Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 and Op. 3, Judas Maccabaeus, the organ concertos, and the complete ballet suites, that includes music from Alcina, Ariodante and Almira. Marriner was also famous for his musical collaborations, with some of the world's best soloists. These people included Iona Brown, Klaus Thunemann, Joshua Bell, Peter Damm, Jacqueline du Pre, and Irena Grafenauer. Probably the most famous and longest collaboration was with Austrian pianist, poet and composer Alfred Brendel, with whom Marriner recorded works such as Mozart's complete piano concertos, Beethoven's complete piano concertos, Rachmaninoff's complete piano concertos and Prokofiev's complete piano concertos. Brendel also recorded solo for Philips Classics, recording Beethoven's piano sonatas, Bach keyboard partitas, and Handel's keyboard suites. Marriner was really brought to the world's attention in 1984, with the release of Milos Forman's film Amadeus. Marriner was approached by Forman, and was asked to record the soundtrack to Amadeus, which was mainly the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Marriner said yes and recorded it with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. It became one of the most popular classical music recordings of all time, and has now sold over 6.5 million copies worldwide. Unfortunately, on 2 October 2016, we lost a life that was cherished so much in the musical world. Sir Neville Marriner died in Chardstock, Devon. When asked for epitaph on his gravestone, he replied simply "Follow The Beat". He died at the age of 92.
Helena Williams
Sir Marriner had a graceful style while conducting with his hand language emphasising the timing of resonance for each instrumental group. RIP Sir Marriner.
Apisak Pupipat
RIP, Maestro. You've taught us so much with your immaculate conducting art. And, your legacy will be with mankind forever.
Curatica C
May he rest in peace! He created the best world chamber orchestra!
ajg617
I had the great pleasure of seeing Sir Neville conduct the Academy at the Garden State Arts Center in July of 1987. Mozart's Haffner, Mendelssohn's Italian, and Prokofiev's Classical. The performance was simply stunning under unbearable heat and humidity. Truly professional in every sense.
Mustafa Al-Sadoon
Best interpretation of Mozart’s works is by Sir Neville Marriner, not only conducting, but feeling what the composer want to represent from the notes. Just like Herbert Von Karajan with Beethoven, and Karl Richter with J.S. Bach
Christopher Ridgway PhD
Absolutely agree about Sir Neville's interpretation of Mozart.
Roger Stimson
I was leader of the RAM Chamber Orchestra the frst year he was conductor there - such a nice man. Good, very good but not hard. He could have destroyed confidence but only, instead, built confidence ... and respect. Thank you Sir Neville.
Uncle Marwee
His interpretation of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik was the best !
MrGer2295
Remembering SIR NEVILLE MARRINER (1924-2016) on his birthday today 🎂🎈💕
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#Happy_Birthday_Maestro