Stella By Starlight
Anita O'Day/Takeshi Inomata & His West Liners/Toshiyuki Miyama & The All-Star Orchestra Lyrics


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The song a robin sings
Through years of endless springs
The murmur of a brook at eventide
That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide

That great symphonic theme
That's Stella by starlight
And not a dream
My heart and I agree
She's everything on this earth to me

That great symphonic theme
That's Stella by starlight
And not a dream




My heart and i agree
She's everything on this earth to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anita O'Day's song Stella by Starlight portray the power and intensity of love. The opening line "The song a robin sings" sets the scene of nature, symbolizing the birth and renewal of life. The following line "Through years of endless springs" signifies the longevity of this love - a love that has survived the test of time. The song goes on to describe the various forms in which Stella is present - the murmur of a brook at eventide, where two lovers hide; the great symphonic theme, Stella by starlight - embodying the idea that Stella exists everywhere and in everything.


The last two lines of the song "My heart and I agree, she's everything on this earth to me" are the crux of the song, as the singer declares her love for Stella unequivocally. These lines encapsulate the entire message of the song - that true love is all-consuming and all-encompassing, and that nothing else on earth matters as much.


Line by Line Meaning

The song a robin sings
The joyful melody that is sung by a robin


Through years of endless springs
Throughout many seasons of new beginnings


The murmur of a brook at eventide
The gentle sound of a stream at nightfall


That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide
That flows through a secluded space where two people in love seek refuge


That great symphonic theme
The majestic orchestral composition


That's Stella by starlight
Referred to as Stella by the light of the stars


And not a dream
It is real, not just a figment of imagination


My heart and I agree
Both my innermost feelings and I declare


She's everything on this earth to me
That she is the most significant thing in my life




Lyrics © Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Ned Washington, Victor Young

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@mazenhamad8936

"Two things can slow down the Time, a black hole and Miles Davis; and I'm not sure about the black hole." Albert Einstein - blues version.

@smiley122688

i don't think he said that i can't seem to find that quote anywhere

@23billiejean1

It's a joke on the "2 things are infinite" quote, look that one up.

@mustafabarzanji9280

@@smiley122688 lol

@perfectbeat

lol

@tomcat4841

Einstein's original equation was E=Miles Davis Squared, but he had to scrap it because, of course, Miles was never square.

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@blc740

There isn’t a speaker loud enough for this piece of music ..

Heavenly

@Misteure6heure

Every John Coltrane first notes sounds like the voice of God, and especially this one.

@voicegirl555

Happy Birthday Miles! I just heard that Jimmy Cobb left us at the rip age of 91! I am sure you are glad to see him. You got all your band mates up there now. You and your band will be making some more good music! Thank You and the guys for this wonderful album!

@norarocha2402

This my Mama's name Stella. Stella means a 🌟 Star. That she still is in Heaven. ❤ Thanks Miles Davis for this Beautiful Music 🎶 🎵 🙌 ❤️

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