She expanded her repertoire to Broadway and television in the 1950s and was particularly successful in Broadway productions of 'Mame', (1966) 'Gypsy' (1973), and 'Sweeney Todd' (1979). Lansbury is perhaps best known for her role as writer Jessica Fletcher on the U.S. television series "Murder, She Wrote", in which she starred from 1984 to 1996. Her recent roles include Lady Adelaide Stitch in the 2005 film Nanny McPhee, Leona Mullen in the 2007 Broadway play Deuce, Madame Arcati in the 2009 Broadway revival of the play Blithe Spirit (2009) and Madame Armfeldt in the 2010 Broadway revival of the musical 'A Little Night Music'.
Respected for her versatility, Lansbury has won five Tony Awards, six Golden Globes, and has been nominated for numerous other industry awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on three occasions, and eighteen Emmy Awards.
The Age Of Not Believing
Angela Lansbury Lyrics
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Searching everywhere for something true
You're at the age of not believing
When all the make-believe is through
When you set aside your childhood heroes
And your dreams are lost up on a shelf
You're at the age of not believing
And worst of all you doubt yourself
On a barren isle in a lonely sea
Where did all the happy endings go?
Where can all the good times be?
You must face the age of not believing
Doubting everything you ever knew
Until at last you start believing
There's something wonderful
In you
You're at the age of not believing
And worst of all, you doubt yourself
You're a castaway where no one hears you
On a barren isle in a lonely sea
Where did all the happy endings go?
Where can all the good times be?
You must face the age of not believing
Doubting everything you ever knew
Until at last you start believing
There's something wonderful
In you
The Age of Not Believing is a poignant and contemplative song performed by Angela Lansbury in the classic Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. The song speaks to the universal experience of growing up and coming to terms with the limitations and disappointments of the real world. The lyrics capture the sense of disillusionment and loss that comes with leaving childhood behind and embracing the harsh realities of life. The song begins by describing the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of searching for truth in a world that has lost all sense of magic and wonder. It is a time when we let go of our childhood heroes and dreams and become consumed by doubt and insecurity. The second verse paints a picture of isolation and loneliness, describing the feeling of being stranded on a deserted island where happiness and joy are nowhere to be found. Ultimately, the song encourages us to confront our doubts and fears and find the strength to believe in ourselves and the possibility of a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
When you rush around in hopeless circles
Searching everywhere for something true
You're at the age of not believing
When all the make-believe is through
When you're lost without direction, looking for answers and experiencing disillusionment, you're in a state of disbelief because your hopes and dreams have faded away.
When you set aside your childhood heroes
And your dreams are lost up on a shelf
You're at the age of not believing
And worst of all you doubt yourself
When you give up on the people and things you admired as a child and let go of your aspirations, you enter a phase of self-doubt where you question your abilities and worth.
You're a castaway where no one hears you
On a barren isle in a lonely sea
Where did all the happy endings go?
Where can all the good times be?
You feel isolated and unheard, like a shipwreck survivor stranded on a desolate island with no hope of rescue. You wonder why life isn't turning out as you expected, and where all the joy has gone.
You must face the age of not believing
Doubting everything you ever knew
Until at last you start believing
There's something wonderful
In you
You have to confront your disbelief and skepticism, questioning everything you thought you knew. Eventually, you'll discover a wonderful quality within yourself that you never knew you had.
You're at the age of not believing
And worst of all, you doubt yourself
You're a castaway where no one hears you
On a barren isle in a lonely sea
Where did all the happy endings go?
Where can all the good times be?
You must face the age of not believing
Doubting everything you ever knew
Until at last you start believing
There's something wonderful
In you
Reiterating that this phase of disbelief and self-doubt is the hardest thing to go through, alluding to the loneliness and disillusionment that comes with it, and reminding us that it's a process we must go through to find the beauty within ourselves.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
3Decades
Just heard the sad news today -- R.I.P. Dame Angela, you will be dearly missed.
Big Guy’s 45’s
Ever heard of, “Jackie Wilson Said” by Van Morrison and, “Jocko Homo” by Devo? And, “Sportsmen” by Haruomi Hosono? And finally, “Rock DJ” by Robbie Williams? This one’s a guilty pleasure of mine LOL
3Decades
I only know the songs of Van Morrison and Robbie Williams--both are good
Happy Boy
R.I.P Angela Lansbury
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Best to not believe in governments and just believe in YOURSELF 😍