In Walked Bud
Art Blakey & Jazz Messengers & セロニアス・モンク Lyrics
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Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
Though not a word was spoken
One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past
One look and I had found my future at last
One look and I had found a world completely new
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
Though not a word was spoken
One look and I had found a world completely new
When love walked in with you
The lyrics to Art Blakey & Thelonious Monk's song In Walked Bud speak of the transformative power of love. The opening lines "Love walked right in and drove the shadows away / Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day" paint a picture of love as a force that can dispel darkness and bring warmth and light into one's life. The repetition of the phrase "One magic moment" emphasizes the suddenness of this transformation - how love can change everything in an instant. The line "and my heart seemed to know that love said hello / Though not a word was spoken" suggests that this love is intuitive, almost predestined. The singer doesn't need any words or explanation to know that love has arrived - they simply feel it in their heart.
The second half of the song shifts to focus on the person who has brought this love into the singer's life. "One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past / One look and I had found my future at last / One look and I had found a world completely new" suggests that this individual is the catalyst for the singer's newfound happiness. It's unclear whether this is a romantic partner or a friend, but their impact is clear. The final line "When love walked in with you" implies that this person is the embodiment of love itself, bringing it into the singer's life and transforming everything around them.
Overall, In Walked Bud is a song that celebrates the power of love to change our lives for the better. The lyrics are simple but effective, conveying a sense of joy and wonder at the transformative potential of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love walked right in and drove the shadows away
The arrival of love dispelled any darkness or negativity that may have been present before.
Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
Love brought happiness and joy into the singer's life.
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
In a single moment, the singer felt a deep connection with love without any words being exchanged.
Though not a word was spoken
Love's presence and impact was felt without the need for verbal communication.
One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past
In one glance, the artist was able to let go of any negative experiences from their past.
One look and I had found my future at last
The singer felt that they had found the person or thing they were meant to be with for the rest of their life.
One look and I had found a world completely new
After seeing love, the singer felt like their world was transformed into something entirely different and better.
When love walked in with you
The artist associates the arrival of love with the arrival of the person they are singing to.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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