January
Bernie Taupin/Elton John Lyrics
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Must have been a good time
Must have counted every cloud in the sky that night
Every single glass of wine
Must have learned some home truths
Sitting in that cool grass
Must have counted every blade in that emerald field
Should have had a talk with god
Sitting in the great unknown
Watching all the lovers in the world get together
Sitting in heaven all alone
And we were love's knot after summer
Tied together in the dead of winter
Wrapped up with spring fever in the air
Bound together in the autumn
Every month means a little something
But January is the month that cares
Must have kissed you 'till I hurt you
Must have been a wild night
Must have rolled in the ashes at the break of day
Rag dolls in the morning light
Must have found a secret place
Hiding in our own world
Must have counted every smile on your sweet, sweet lips
Every single sound we heard
The song "January" by Bernie Taupin and Elton John is a romantic ballad that evokes the feelings of nostalgia and longing for the past. The singer describes a particular night that must have been in January, a time when love was in the air, and every moment was special. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a beautiful night spent with a loved one, where every detail was meaningful.
The singer recalls counting every cloud in the sky, every blade in the field, and every shooting star that passed that night. The couple must have had a deep conversation with God and appreciated the beauty of watching all the lovers in the world unite while sitting in heaven all alone. The lyrics express how the couple was bound together in love's knot not just after summer, but in the dead of winter, and how they were wrapped up with spring fever in the air, reminding us that every month has its meaning, but January is the month that truly cares.
The lyrics also indicate that the night might have been wild, with the singer kissing their loved one till it hurt, and they even rolled in the ashes at the break of day. The couple found a secret place, a place where they were hiding in their own world, and they must have counted every smile on each other's lips and every single sound that they heard. The song captures a moment of pure love and happiness that the singer wishes to relive, and this helps in providing a strong emotional connection with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Must have been the right month
The moment was perfect and the timing was just right
Must have been a good time
The experience was enjoyable, satisfying and memorable
Must have counted every cloud in the sky that night
They were completely present, focused and absorbed in the moment
Every single glass of wine
Every little detail added to the overall experience and was noticed and appreciated
Must have learned some home truths
They had a moment of clarity, realization or insight about themselves or their relationship
Sitting in that cool grass
The surroundings were serene, peaceful and beautiful
Must have counted every blade in that emerald field
They were so present and observant that they noticed every little detail
Every shooting star that passed
They were open and receptive to the universe, seeking and finding magic and beauty in unexpected places
Should have had a talk with god
They missed an opportunity to connect with a higher power or the universe and ask for guidance or inspiration
Sitting in the great unknown
They were in a state of uncertainty, possibility or adventure
Watching all the lovers in the world get together
They were either observing or feeling a sense of connection and unity with other people who were experiencing romantic love
Sitting in heaven all alone
Despite being in a heavenly or ideal situation, they still felt lonely or disconnected
And we were love's knot after summer
They were in a committed and intertwined relationship after a period of passion or warmth
Tied together in the dead of winter
Their relationship was strong and enduring, even during a time that was bleak or challenging
Wrapped up with spring fever in the air
Their relationship was filled with excitement, energy, and a sense of renewal or rebirth
Bound together in the autumn
Their relationship was in a state of transition or change, but they were still united and committed
Every month means a little something
Every period of time has its own unique character, vibe, or significance
But January is the month that cares
January is a special, nurturing, or healing time that is highlighted by their experience
Must have kissed you 'till I hurt you
Their passion and intensity was so strong that it became almost painful
Must have been a wild night
The experience was filled with excitement, energy, and possibly even danger or adventure
Must have rolled in the ashes at the break of day
The intensity of their experience continued into the morning, and they were left physically or emotionally spent
Rag dolls in the morning light
They were vulnerable, exposed, and raw after the intense experience
Must have found a secret place
They discovered a hidden or private space that was special and meaningful to them
Hiding in our own world
They created a bubble of intimacy, love, and connection that was separate from the outside world
Must have counted every smile on your sweet, sweet lips
They were so in love and present that they noticed every little facial expression and gesture of their partner
Every single sound we heard
They were attuned to every sound, breath, and movement, and it added to the overall experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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