Symphony
Belle And The Dragon Lyrics


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Ever since I's young (coming up, coming up)
Always marching to a drum (bra da dum, bra da dum)
Always focused on me (one one, one one)
Now I wish that I could hold someone (someone)

So tell my mom I love her, call my baby sister
Should've hug and kissed her
'Cause life is just a mystery
And it's gone before you know it
So if you love me, won't you show it? Oh

'Cause this life is one big symphony
This night is one for you and me
I'm the strings and you're the timpani
You're my constant tambourine
This life is one big symphony
So glad I've got you next to me
I'm the chords and you're the melody
This life's one big symphony

She was the piano, I'm the xylophone
You can have the trumpet, I'm the saxophone

Life a skipping rope (keep going, keep going)
Finding solace in a note (dote dote, dote dote)
Had to struggle when I's broke (so low, so low)
Writing music just to cope (no hope, no hope)

Yeah, life is just perspective
Laughing when you've wrecked it
Smiling when you kept it together
You weathered the storm
At the end of the play, you sang all the way
Doesn't matter how off-key
If you did it your way

This life is one big symphony
This night is one for you and me
I'm the strings and you're the timpani
You're my constant tambourine
This life is one big symphony
So glad I've got you next to me
I'm the chords and you're the melody
This life's one big symphony

Would you care if I played you the flute?
See, it's my favorite one because it's so delicate and beautiful
I pull out the trombone if it's more suitable
Wanna make you smile
It's been a little while since I've seen the white of your teeth
Been a hard year
Lucky the guitar's here

Life is just one big symphony

'Cause this life is one big symphony
This night is one for you and me
I'm the strings and you're the timpani
You're my constant tambourine
This life is one big symphony
So glad I've got you next to me




I'm the chords and you're the melody
This life's one big symphony

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Symphony" by Belle and The Dragon speak to the desire for human connection and the recognition of the fleeting nature of life. The opening lines suggest a sense of individualism and self-centeredness, with the singer always focused on themselves. However, as they reflect on their life, they express a longing to hold someone and yearn for meaningful relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of regret for not showing love and appreciation to their loved ones, as they mention wanting to tell their mom they love her and hug and kiss their baby sister.


The chorus emphasizes the metaphor of life as a symphony, where different instruments represent different experiences and relationships. The singer sees themselves as the strings and their partner as the timpani, implying that they are complementary and essential to each other. They go on to compare themselves to the chords and their partner to the melody, highlighting the harmonious nature of their relationship. The lyrics suggest that finding love and companionship is like finding the perfect combination of musical elements, creating a beautiful symphony.


The second verse explores the metaphor further, with the singer comparing themselves to the xylophone and their partner to the piano. They express how music provided solace during difficult times, perhaps indicating that the relationship they have now is a source of comfort and strength. The verse ends with the mention of struggling and writing music to cope, emphasizing the power of creativity and expression as a means of resilience.


The bridge highlights the importance of perspective in life. Despite challenges and hardships, the lyrics suggest finding humor and maintaining a positive outlook. They convey the message that life is about embracing one's individuality, even if it means being off-key, as long as it is done authentically.


Line by Line Meaning

Ever since I's young (coming up, coming up)
Since I was young, I have been growing and evolving


Always marching to a drum (bra da dum, bra da dum)
I have always been following a rhythm or beat in my life


Always focused on me (one one, one one)
I have consistently prioritized my own needs and desires


Now I wish that I could hold someone (someone)
But now I desire to have someone to hold and love


So tell my mom I love her, call my baby sister
I want you to relay my message of love to my mother and call my younger sister


Should've hug and kissed her
I regret not giving her a hug and a kiss


'Cause life is just a mystery
Because life is filled with unknowns and uncertainties


And it's gone before you know it
And it passes by quickly without you realizing


So if you love me, won't you show it? Oh
So if you truly love me, please demonstrate it


'Cause this life is one big symphony
Because life is like a grand symphony


This night is one for you and me
This particular moment is meant for both of us to enjoy


I'm the strings and you're the timpani
I represent the strings while you represent the timpani


You're my constant tambourine
You are the steady and rhythmic presence in my life, like a tambourine


She was the piano, I'm the xylophone
She was the elegant and intricate piano, while I am the playful and percussive xylophone


You can have the trumpet, I'm the saxophone
You can take the bold and brassy trumpet, I will be the smooth and soulful saxophone


Life a skipping rope (keep going, keep going)
Life is like a skipping rope, constantly moving forward, urging us to keep going


Finding solace in a note (dote dote, dote dote)
Finding comfort and tranquility in a musical note


Had to struggle when I's broke (so low, so low)
I had to endure hardships when I was financially struggling


Writing music just to cope (no hope, no hope)
I resorted to writing music as a way to deal with my emotions, feeling hopeless at times


Yeah, life is just perspective
Indeed, life is shaped by our individual perspectives


Laughing when you've wrecked it
Finding humor even in challenging situations


Smiling when you kept it together
Smiling even when faced with difficulties and managing to stay composed


You weathered the storm
You successfully endured and navigated through a difficult period


At the end of the play, you sang all the way
When the performance concluded, you sang until the very end


Doesn't matter how off-key
It doesn't matter if you were not perfectly in tune


If you did it your way
As long as you did it in your own unique way


Would you care if I played you the flute?
Would you be interested in listening to me play the flute?


See, it's my favorite one because it's so delicate and beautiful
I adore the flute because of its delicate and exquisite sound


I pull out the trombone if it's more suitable
If the situation calls for it, I will bring out the trombone as a more fitting instrument


Wanna make you smile
I want to make you happy and bring a smile to your face


It's been a little while since I've seen the white of your teeth
It has been some time since I last saw you genuinely smile


Been a hard year
This year has been challenging


Lucky the guitar's here
Fortunately, I have the guitar to help me through


Life is just one big symphony
Life is akin to a grand symphony, encompassing various elements and harmonies


'Cause this life is one big symphony
Because this is a life filled with harmonious melodies and beautiful compositions


This night is one for you and me
This particular evening belongs to both of us


I'm the strings and you're the timpani
I symbolize the strings while you represent the timpani


You're my constant tambourine
You are my ever-present and rhythmic companion, similar to a tambourine


So glad I've got you next to me
I am immensely grateful to have you by my side


I'm the chords and you're the melody
I provide the harmonious foundation as chords, while you bring the captivating melody


This life's one big symphony
This life is a grand symphony, encompassing various musical elements




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adio Joshua Marchant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Joel Little, Talay Riley

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