Alfie's trajectory was set when he left home to join the D'Oyly Carte Touring Opera Company. It was a fine experience but it wasn't enough for the young Boe. He wanted to learn his art thoroughly and left for London enrolling at the Royal College of Music. After graduating he joined the The National Opera Studio and then went on to the Villar Young Artists Programme at The Royal Opera House.
It has been well documented that Alfie's first break came when Baz Luhrmann, after spending two years looking for one of the main leads for his controversial production of Puccini's 'La Boheme' approached Alfie for the role. His performance on Broadway led to him winning a Tony Award which sits comfortably next to his John McCormack Young Voice Award and Lyric Tenor of the World Audience Award.
There have been many highlights in his career but the last 12 months have been exceptional. Alfie has enjoyed two chart topping classical albums and now finds himself on the eve of releasing his third studio album; he was nominated for a Classical Brit Award for 'Best Album' sharing the category with Sir Paul McCartney and Sting; he's toured the length and breadth of the country; performed at the Royal Albert Hall with Lesley Garratt and Sir Willard White; performed in a sell-out run of the English National Opera's production of Kismet alongside Michael Ball and performed at Clarence House where he graciously accepted the role as Ambassador for HRH's Arts & Kids Foundation.
If You Were The Only Girl In The World
Alfie Boe Lyrics
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And things look blue
I wish a pal I had, say one like you.
Someone within my heart to build a throne
Someone who'd never part, to call my own
If you were the only girl in the world
And I were the only boy
We could go on loving in the same old way
A garden of Eden just made for two
With nothing to mar our joy
I would say such wonderful things to you
There would be such wonderful things to do
If you were the only girl in the world
And I were the only boy.
The song "If You Were the Only Girl in the World" by Alfie Boe is a romantic tune that captures the essence of true love. The lyrics describe the feelings of a person who is sad and blue, wishing for the company of a good friend like the one he/she has in mind. The singer wants someone in his/her heart to call his/her own, someone who would never leave or abandon him/her.
Then the song changes tone when the singer starts to imagine a world where he/she and his/her companion would be the only two people in the world, and nothing else would matter. The song takes on a romantic tone with the description of a garden of Eden perfect for two lovers with no room for any unhappiness or disturbances. The singer envisions himself/herself telling the most wonderful things to his/her lover while doing amazing things together. The singer imagines this world where he and his lover would be the only occupants, surrounded by love and happiness, free from the worries of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes when I feel bad
Occasionally, in moments of sadness, despair, or anguish
And things look blue
And when circumstances or events seem gloomy or depressing
I wish a pal I had, say one like you.
I desire a friend who is trustworthy, supportive and kind-hearted such as you.
Someone within my heart to build a throne
I seek someone who is important to me, someone with whom I can build my world around.
Someone who'd never part, to call my own
Someone who will never leave my side, whom I can claim ownership of.
If you were the only girl in the world
If you were the only female in the world, with no one else but you.
And I were the only boy
And I were the only male, with no one else but me.
Nothing else would matter in the world today
No other thing in the world would be significant, considering the presence and love we have for each other.
We could go on loving in the same old way
We could sustain our relationship just the same way we started it, with the same love and affection.
A garden of Eden just made for two
A paradise intended only for two people.
With nothing to mar our joy
With nothing to ruin or spoil our happiness.
I would say such wonderful things to you
I would utter beautiful, expressive and loving words to you.
There would be such wonderful things to do
There would be exciting, enjoyable and meaningful things to engage with.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD GREY, NAT D. AYER
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