Individually, Ewan has sung on other film soundtracks before and since, while Alessandro is an Italian opera singer known for blending pop and opera in his performances, including those with Sarah Brightman.
Your Song
Alessandro Safina; Ewan McGregor 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 traveling show
Oh I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
And this one's for you
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 me 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
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 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
The song "Your Song" by Alessandro Safina is a beautiful love song that captures the heart of a person who is deeply in love. The first verse describes the singer's feelings inside and his inability to hide it. The second line highlights the financial status of the singer, but he imagines buying a big house where they both can live if he had enough money. The third line is a reference to the trades of a sculptor and a potion maker, indicating that the singer doesn't possess those skills. The chorus speaks about his true gift, which is his song, and how he wants to dedicate this song to his lover. Although it may be simple, he hopes that it captures the essence of his love for her.
In the second verse, he speaks about how he wrote the song by sitting on the roof and contemplating the beauty of the world. He acknowledges that some of the verses he wrote did not satisfy him, but he continues to express how the joy and kindness of the sun have inspired him. Lastly, he expresses his forgetfulness about trivial things but reaffirms his love for his partner by saying that she has the sweetest eyes he has ever seen.
Overall, "Your Song" is a simple yet powerful love song that captures the essence of true love. It's about loving someone for who they are, regardless of their status or possessions. The lyrics also portray the ability of a song to convey emotions and feelings, which are sometimes difficult to put into words.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
This emotion I'm feeling is peculiar and hard to describe
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I can't hide my emotions very easily
I don't have much money but boy if I did
If I had more money, I could give you everything you deserve
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
I dream of living in a big house with you
If I was a sculptor but then again no
I'm not a sculptor, but I wish I were
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
Nor am I a man who makes potions in a travelling show
Oh I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
I know what I have to offer may not be much, but it's the best I can offer
My gift is my song
My gift to you is this song
And this one's for you
I wrote this song just for you
And you can tell everybody this is your song
I want you to feel that this song is yours to cherish
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Though it's simple, I put all my heart into this song and it's finally complete
I hope you don't mind
I hope you're okay with
That I put down in words
That I've written down
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
How amazing life is with you in it
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I remember sitting on the roof and enjoying the moment
Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
Some of the verses in this song were challenging to write and caused me frustration
But the sun's been quite kind
But the sun has been shining brightly
While I wrote this song
While I was writing this song
It's for people like you that
This song is dedicated to people like you who
Keep it turned on
Keep this song playing
So excuse me forgetting
Please forgive me for forgetting
But these things I do
My forgetfulness is a habit of mine
You see I've forgotten
As you can see, I've forgotten
If they're green or they're blue
Whether your eyes are green or blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
At any rate, what I truly mean is
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Your eyes are the sweetest and most beautiful eyes I have ever seen
And you can tell everybody this is your song
Remind everyone that this is your song
Now that it's done
Now that this song is complete
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't bother
That I put down in words
That I wrote down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
How amazing my life is with you in it
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't bother
That I put down in words
That I've written down
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
How amazing my life is with you in it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN, WU HUIM
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