Your Song
Al Jarreau feat. Paulinho da Costa Lyrics
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I'm not one of those, who can easily hide
I don't have much money, but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor, but then again no
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
And you can tell everybody, this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
It's for people like you, that keep it turned on
So excuse my forgetting, but these things I do
You see I've forgotten, if they're green or they're blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Al Jarreau's "Your Song" is a love ballad that can be interpreted in a couple of ways. At the surface level, it is a love song, like many others in popular music. Yet, the song also conveys a deeper message about the beauty and richness of life. The first verse suggests that the singer is open and honest--not one of those people who try to hide their feelings. He laments that he doesn't have much money, but he would buy a big house if he did because he wants to share everything with his love.
In the second verse, he reflects on his talents--he is neither a sculptor nor a man who makes potions in a traveling show. Instead, his gift is his song, which he offers as a token of his love. The song itself may be simple, but he hopes that his love will appreciate it.
The chorus is simple: the song is hers. He has written it for her, and she can tell everybody that it's her song. The bridge refers to the difficulties of writing the song, but he persevered because people like her inspire him. Finally, he apologizes for his forgetfulness about the details of her eyes, but he knows they're beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
This strange feeling inside me is a little amusing
I'm not one of those, who can easily hide
I'm not someone who can easily conceal his emotions
I don't have much money, but boy if I did
I do not possess a lot of wealth, but I wish I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I were rich, I would purchase a large house where we can both reside together
If I was a sculptor, but then again no
Although I would love to be a sculptor, I am not one
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
Or even if I were to sell medicines at a travelling fair
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
Although it may not be the greatest, this song is the most I can offer
My gift is my song and this one's for you
This song is my talent, and it's dedicated to you
And you can tell everybody, this is your song
This song was created for you and you can share it with anyone
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Although it is simple, the song is complete
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
I hope you won't get annoyed, I hope you won't get annoyed
That I put down in words
That I have put into words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
The world looks fantastic when you are in it
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I observed the surroundings from the roof and moved the dirt away
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
A couple of lyrics irritated me quite a bit
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
The sun was favorable as I wrote this song
It's for people like you, that keep it turned on
It's because of individuals like you that this song exists
So excuse my forgetting, but these things I do
Please ignore my forgetfulness because I tend to make mistakes
You see I've forgotten, if they're green or they're blue
I forget the color of your eyes whether they are green or blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Regardless, what I'm trying to say is
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Your eyes are the most endearing I've ever come across
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernard J. P. Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcio de Chantre Filmes
Al Jarreau, simplesmente com esta interpretação, recriou esta música do Elton John.
marcia giovana maia de souza
Simplesmente EXTRAORDINARIO.
Sem palavras a esta interpretacao.
enide machado
Maraaaaaavilha
Sergio A. H.
wow.....excelente versión en la voz de Al Jarreau, de este tema clásico
marcos esdras
Sensacional!!
Patrícia Batista
Simplesmente maravilhoso! ❤️
sjirk
outstanding!
Frankmania
Al Jarreau, Simply theee Best Version. God Rest in Peace Your Soul Brother.
nelson oliveira
Imortal!
Luis Fernando Maldonado Guevara
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