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Al Bowlly & Ray Noble & His Orchestra Lyrics

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Thanks a million, a million thanks to you
For everything that love could bring you brought me
Each tender love-word you happened to say
Is hidden away
In memory's bouquet
Thanks a million for I remember too
The tenderness that your caresses taught me
You made a million dreams come true and so I'm saying

Thanks a million to you

Thanks a million, a million thanks to you
For every thing that love could bring you brought me
Each tender love-word you happened to say
Is hidden away
In memory's bouquet
Thanks a million for I remember too
The tenderness that your caresses taught me

You made a million dreams come true and so I'm saying
Thanks a million to you

Overall Meaning

The song "Thanks a Million" by Al Bowlly with Ray Noble and his Orchestra was released in 1934 during the Great Depression era. The lyrics express gratitude to a special person who brought love and tenderness into the singer's life. The phrase "Thanks a million" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of the singer's appreciation. The use of memory and dreams also highlights the lasting impact that this person has had in the singer's life.

The lyrics of the song reflect the sentimentality and romantic optimism of the 1930s. The singer acknowledges that the love and tenderness shown to them by this person has had a profound impact on their life, bringing them joy and happiness. The use of memory is significant as it suggests that the relationship may have ended or changed, but the singer will always be grateful for the positive experiences. The idea of dreams coming true is also prominent, adding to the romantic themes of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Thanks a million, a million thanks to you
Expressing gratitude towards someone for their immense contribution in our life

For everything that love could bring you brought me
Acknowledging the way love has enriched the life and thanking the person for making it possible

Each tender love-word you happened to say
Referring to the words of affection that were spoken and how they have become a valuable keepsake

Is hidden away In memory's bouquet
Stating how these words have been preserved in memory and comparing them to flowers stored in a bouquet

Thanks a million for I remember too
Reinforcing gratitude and acknowledging that the memories created will never be forgotten

The tenderness that your caresses taught me
Highlighting the importance of physical affection and how it has contributed to the individual's emotional growth

You made a million dreams come true and so I'm saying
Recognizing the role played in turning aspirations into reality and expressing gratitude for it

Thanks a million to you
Reiterating the deep appreciation and gratitude towards the person

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTHUR JOHNSTON, GUS KAHN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Floxxxxxy

22w

Lyrics:

Oh, Thanks for all the lovely delights
I found in your embrace
I'm thankful though I know
It's ending all too soon
And thanks for unforgettable nights
I never can replace
And memories that linger like a haunting tune
It is better to have loved you dear and lost
Than never to have loved at all
It is better, for no matter what the cost
I held the world in sway, an emperor for a day
And thanks again for taking me on the road to paradise
We lost our way, but still I must convey my thanks

All comments from YouTube:

@thecarebear2360

3y↑51

I'm so used to hearing the phaser effect on this song. Sounds weird without it.

@piggyman-st8iu

3y↑8

It indeed is weird. Wait, hey, it's you Carebear! Fancy seeing you here.

@MarigoldIsMelancholy

3y↑5

I was about to comment something similar!

@Danny.777

Ikr?

@SpaceGuyTDG810

Same

@villagernumber7882

47w↑2

In all honesty I've listened to this original version so much that it doesn't even sound strange without the phaser effect anymore,

Also going a bit of topic, I would like to say that "I came here to pay homage to all the memories that have been forgotten but decided to stay for all the memories that were created along the way."

@dannibruh6366

2y↑7

Al Bowlly's voice is so... sweet. I can't really think of any other words to describe it as my English isn't great. To me, it's the auditory equivalent of a cup of apple juice.