Emily
Al Cohn & Zoot Sims Lyrics
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Has the murmuring sound of may
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
(and we fade to a marvelous view)
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
Too
"Emily" is a beautiful and romantic song about a woman named Emily. The song describes Emily as having "the murmuring sound of May," which represents her gentle and calming presence. The use of the imagery of "silver bells, coral shells, carousels" gives the listener a sense of whimsy and playfulness. The line "laughter of children at play" reinforces the idea that Emily brings joy and happiness wherever she goes.
The second verse of the song paints a picture of two lovers alone, with only the images in the firelight to keep them company. As they allow their minds to wander, they visualize a family, with Emily as the central figure. The repetition of her name emphasizes her importance and significance in their lives. The final line, "Too," suggests that Emily is not just important to this couple but to everyone who knows her.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily, Emily, Emily
This song is dedicated to a girl named Emily, and it repeats her name as a way of emphasizing her significance.
Has the murmuring sound of may
When we hear the name Emily, it evokes the feeling of springtime and new beginnings.
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily brings to mind images of shiny objects, like Christmas bells, vibrant colors, like those found in coral, and the whimsical music and rides of a carousel.
And the laughter of children at play
Emily also evokes the joyful sound of children having fun and playing together.
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
The repetition of Emily's name invites the listener to join in the tribute and appreciate her importance.
And we fade to a marvelous view
When we think of Emily, it transports us to a wonderful, imaginative place.
Two lovers alone and out of sight
In this imaginative place, we see two people in love enjoying each other's company.
Seeing images in the firelight
This couple is sitting in front of a cozy fire, and the images they see are illuminated by its light.
As my eyes visualize a family
The artist imagines a future with Emily where they start a family together.
They see Emily, Emily
Even when imagining this future, Emily is still the focal point and the source of the couple's joy.
Too
The addition of this final line suggests that Emily's impact is so significant that it's difficult to adequately capture in mere words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
p Bunink
potentially the most beautifull saxophone duet known to mankind...Sweetness exudes everywhere
Henk Moelker
Outstanding beauty !!!!
AlbertoLuis Fernandez
Fantastica...!la interpretacion de esta clasica balada por dos de los mejores tenores que escuche en muchos años que tengo oyendo musica deJazz...
Michael Hughes
"Emily," a beautiful tune composed by Johnny Mandel with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was the theme song for the 1964 movie "The Americanization of Emily," starring Julie Andrews and James Garner.
Ralph Dratman
My favorite jazz recording.
Edward Morris
I think mine, too. It's so beautiful. We're lucky who can appreciate it. I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't cry when he listens to this. Every time I listen I hear something new. They're talking to each other. And the last couple times, I got the impression that the pianist may have been a bit sloshed, which is in any case wonderful because we have the privilege of listening, decades after to extremely talented musicians who cull from their craft something which talent alone cannot. And words can't convey it either.
La Choriste
Merci, cher Otaku.J'aime ce rhythme rassurant et calmant. Ce titre me fait du bien.
60otaku4
Je vous en prie, Melanie-san!!
Otaku4 (^o^)/
Silvia Bergo
Fantastico, grazie!
60otaku4
Prego, Silvia Bergo-san!!
Otaku4 d(^_^)b