Nature Boy
Benson George Lyrics
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Very strange
Enchanted boy;
They say be wander'd very far
Very far over land and sea.
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise
Very wise was be.
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me:
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return,to be loved in return.
And then one day
Nature Boy is a song written by eden ahbez in 1947, and Benson George's version was released in 1977. The song's lyrics tell the story of "a very strange enchanted boy" who "wandered very far, over land and sea;" the boy is described as both shy and sad, but also wise. The singer tells of a magic day when the boy passed by, and they spoke of "many things, fools and kings." The boy then reveals that "the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
The song is an exploration of the human condition, with the boy representing a kind of shamanic figure who has seen the world and understands its inner workings. The song suggests that the key to a happy life is not wealth, power, or fame, but instead is the ability to love and be loved. The boy may be viewed as a kind of prophet or guru, offering the singer (and by extension, the listener) a valuable lesson in the nature of true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy
There was a person who, in his youth and inexperience, was restless and curious.
Very strange
He was an unusual individual who didn't conform to societal norms.
Enchanted boy;
He was a person with an irresistible charm and a certain magic about him.
They say be wander'd very far
It is said that he traveled great distances, both by land and sea, in search of something greater.
Very far over land and sea.
He traveled extensively and explored far-off places, both physical and metaphysical.
A little shy and sad of eye
Despite his adventurous spirit, he was introspective, reserved, and sometimes melancholic.
But very wise
Nevertheless, he was knowledgeable and had a deep understanding of life.
Very wise was be.
He possessed great wisdom and insight.
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
On one fateful day, he crossed paths with the artist of the song, and it was a momentous occasion.
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
They engaged in profound conversation about a variety of topics, ranging from the mundane to the existential.
This he said to me:
In the course of their conversation, the boy uttered a profound statement.
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return,to be loved in return.
He shared that the most important lesson one can learn in life is to give and receive love, and that this is the key to true happiness and fulfillment.
And then one day
The singer reflects on the profound impact that the boy's message had on his life.
Lyrics © GOLDEN WORLD
Written by: Eden Ahbez
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@liliancorley5207
This song was my husband favorite song, he could play it in the drums, today is his first anniversary of his passing. In his memorial I played and I played all the songs he loved.
@Ben-yu7cf
I love that line. "The greatest thing you could ever learn is to love and be loved in return"
@gloriayamato5426
To think this man ever had any doubts about his singing voice. I was a teenager, woke to this voice, jumped out of bed and made my way to the record store, waaay back when. Blessed and grateful for days like that LOL
@anthonycampbell5812
Nobody sings nature boy like George Benson !!!
@donaldelley2802
Except Nat King Cole who was ten times better.
@plumeetpixels7062
@Donald Elley I was about to say something like this. The original tune by Nat King Cole gives me goosebumps every time. But still, George, as a singer AND genius guitarist, made something great. Plus, I would quote the name of Hugh Coltman too !
@fernando456563
I desagree Nat King Cole is the man, Benson is good as well.
@mayrafuenmayor3602
Grorge Benson❤
@loonaya
@Donald ElleySingers Unlimited version might be my favourite.
@rustyxx7313
Am 53 years old ..listen to this song since i was 15...