My Romance
Bill Evans (1929 - 1980) Lyrics


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My romance doesn't have to have a moon in the sky
My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
No month of may, no twinkling stars
No hide away, no softly guitars
My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
Wide awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
My romance doesn't need a thing but you




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bill Evans' "My Romance" are a testament to the power of love and the way it transcends materialism and extravagance. The song's narrator makes it clear that they don't need any of the trappings of traditional romance. They don't require a full moon or a blue lagoon or a castle in Spain. In fact, they don't need any of the things that might typically be associated with a romantic setting. Instead, they claim that all they need is the person they love. They can create their own romance, without any external factors or elements.


This theme of self-sufficiency and inner resourcefulness is echoed throughout the song. The singer states that they can make their "most fantastic dreams come true" simply by being with their partner. They don't need any outside help or inspiration. Additionally, the song's focus on the power of imagination reflects a certain magical quality that is often associated with love. The singer is able to "dream" up their romance and make it a reality, simply through the strength of their feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

My romance doesn't have to have a moon in the sky
The love that I have doesn't have to be affected by earthly objects or events, such as the moon.


My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
Having a body of water like a blue lagoon nearby doesn't affect the love that I have.


No month of may, no twinkling stars
There doesn't have to be a specific time of year or stars shining for my love to exist.


No hide away, no softly guitars
There doesn't need to be a romantic hideaway or music for the love to exist.


My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
I don't need a grand or expensive location (like a castle in Spain) to experience love.


Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
I don't need to constantly be surprised or entertained to feel love.


Wide awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
I can make my dreams come true while I'm awake with the love that I have.


My romance doesn't need a thing but you
The only thing that my love needs is you.




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

@jameswhite7128

Bill Evans was a master at the piano. One of the best.

@danielfavre7741

Bill Evans makes us feel the romanticism of this song.

@srMata

Love it <3

@amymalina5073

I am guessing but maybe this Scott LaFaro. Wow. What a bass player, gone way too soon.

@richardherbert3519

The best.

@amymalina5073

Sublime, it is the best. Bass???
Scott LaFaro? Eddie Gomez?
Not sure

@Larriex97

I think Scott LaFaro

@amymalina5073

@@Larriex97 Thank you

@dot5730

this album was with lafaro yes

@markl1301

Per the "More" tab above: "... Recorded (like its companion volume Sunday at the Village Vanguard) just days before the highway accident that took bassist Scott LaFaroโ€™s life...." MarkT

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