C'est magnifique
Arielle Dombasle Lyrics
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And we're dancing to the tango we loved when first we met
While the music plays, we recall the days
When our love was a tune that we couldn't soon forget
As I kiss your cheek, we don't have to speak
The violins, like a choir, express the desire
We used to know not long ago
So just hold me tight in your arms tonight
The lyrics to "C'est Magnifique" by Arielle Dombasle describe a couple who are dancing the tango in a world of blue, recalling the early days of their romance. The music playing brings back memories of their love as they kiss and hold each other tight, no words needing to be spoken when the violins express the desire they used to know. The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the memories that keep it alive.
The lyrics of the song are beautiful, but they are made even more special by the history behind the song. "C'est Magnifique" was originally written by the legendary Cole Porter in 1953 for the musical "Can-Can". The song was an instant hit and became one of Porter's most beloved works. In fact, it was so popular that it was covered by several artists, including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Despite its popularity, "C'est Magnifique" has become something of a forgotten gem in recent years, making Arielle Dombasle's version all the more special.
Line by Line Meaning
Here am I with you in a world of blue
I am with you in a melancholic state of mind
And we're dancing to the tango we loved when first we met
We are reminiscing our earlier days and dancing to the tango which we loved when we first met
While the music plays, we recall the days
As the music plays, we recall our beautiful moments spent together
When our love was a tune that we couldn't soon forget
We can never forget the sweet melody of our love
As I kiss your cheek, we don't have to speak
Our love is so deep that words are not required to express it
The violins, like a choir, express the desire
The melodious violins express our desire for each other
We used to know not long ago
We have just recently lost the intense love we once shared
So just hold me tight in your arms tonight
Hold me close and tight tonight as we rekindle the love we once shared
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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