Joe Zawinul (July 7, 1932 – September 11, 2007) was an Austrian jazz keyboardist and composer. First coming to prominence with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, Zawinul went on to play with trumpeter Miles Davis, and to become one of the creators of jazz fusion, an innovative musical genre that combined jazz with elements of rock and world music. Later, Zawinul co-founded the groups Weather Report and the world fusion music oriented The Zawinul Syndicate. Additionally, he made pioneering use of electric piano and synthesizers.
Where Are You?
Ben Webster & Joe Zawinul Lyrics
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And I am a fool for beauty
Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
I could have bound you too
You are too beautiful for one man alone
For one lucky fool to be with
When there are other men
Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs
If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty
You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty
Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs
If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty
You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty
The lyrics of "You Are Too Beautiful" express the singer's love and admiration for the person he's singing to, and how their beauty has captivated and entranced him. He acknowledges that this beauty is so great that it seems almost too good to be true, and that his feelings for this person have made him a "fool" because he is so deeply affected by their physical appearance. However, he also acknowledges that this person's beauty is not just physical, but encompasses their personality and character as well, and as a result, he feels that he is not the only person who can appreciate them fully.
The song takes on a more complex tone when the singer realizes that while he loves this person dearly, he is also extremely possessive of them. He recognizes that their beauty is so great that other men will also be drawn to them, which makes him jealous and anxious. The singer struggles with his desire to hold on to this person and not share them with anyone else, but also realizing that love cannot be forced and that they must ultimately decide who they want to be with.
Overall, "You Are Too Beautiful" is a bittersweet ode to the power of beauty, love, and possession. The singer acknowledges that his feelings are irrational and possessive, yet he cannot help but succumb to them because of the immense beauty of the person he's singing to.
Line by Line Meaning
You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
Your beauty is so breathtaking that I find it hard to believe it's real.
And I am a fool for beauty
I am easily fooled and swayed by physical beauty.
Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
I am convinced that because I have found you, you belong to me and me alone.
I could have bound you too
I could have kept you all to myself, without sharing you with anyone else.
You are too beautiful for one man alone
Your beauty is so great that one man is not enough to appreciate it fully.
For one lucky fool to be with
To be with you, one must be both lucky and foolish.
When there are other men
There are other men in the world who may also be able to appreciate your beauty.
With eyes of their own to see with
These other men have their own perspectives and ways of appreciating your beauty.
Love does not stand sharing
Love cannot be shared without causing pain or hurt.
Not if one cares
Sharing love with someone else would show that one does not truly care for their partner.
Have you been comparing
Are you comparing me to other men you've been with?
My every kiss with theirs
Are you measuring each kiss I give you against those given by other men?
If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
If I am loyal to you and only you
It's not through a sense of duty
My faithfulness is not out of obligation, but out of my love for you.
And I am a fool for beauty
My love for you stems from my foolishness when it comes to your beauty.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Richard Cutler
It's amazing how Ben Webster can just state the melody in his own way, and then there is nothing more that anyone can say.
David Cheek
Love this!!! Mucho Arigato!! Nothing burt late night fun!!
George Naha
I love Ben's playing, but the echo on his tenor isn't doing him any favors; it's almost a slapback. Everyone on this record is a master and they're all playing beautifully, but I wish Ben's warm sound was better represented.
Ronald Unkel
Agree completely. G’day & Cheers!
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Salvaje XY
Gran músico.
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this album is faboulas and costs 31 dollars at amazon and is unavailable. where can i get a cd of it??
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