Emily
Bill Evans Trio / Stan Getz Lyrics
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Has the murmuring sound of may
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
(and we fade to a marvelous view)
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily
Too
The song "Emily" by Bill Evans is a romantic and dreamy tribute to a woman named Emily. The opening lines refer to the sweet sound of spring and imply that Emily has a similar soft and gentle presence. This is enhanced by the reference to silver bells and coral shells, which remind us of delicate and natural beauty. The next line, "carousels and laughter of children at play," suggests both youthfulness and playfulness. It is as if the singer is describing a woman who has a youthful spirit that joyfully enjoys life.
The song then moves into a dream-like sequence where the singer envisions himself and his lover, Emily, in a magical world. They are "alone and out of sight, seeing images in the firelight." These lines suggest a transcendental experience that is beyond everyday reality. He then imagines them as a family, and the others see Emily as well. The repetition of her name throughout the song adds to the ethereal quality, as if Emily is not just a person, but a symbol of beauty and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily, Emily, Emily
The singer is entranced by the name Emily and repeats it to emphasize its beauty and significance.
Has the murmuring sound of may
The name Emily conjures up the soothing and gentle sounds of springtime.
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
The name Emily reminds the singer of various delightful and whimsical objects.
And the laughter of children at play
The name Emily also evokes memories of joyful, carefree moments from childhood.
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
The artist invites someone to join in the reverie and appreciate the beauty of the name Emily.
And we fade to a marvelous view
Mentioning Emily has the power to transport the singer to a wondrous and enchanting place.
Two lovers alone and out of sight
The singer envisions a romantic scene, where two people are lost in their own world.
Seeing images in the firelight
The setting of the scene is illuminated by the warm glow of a fire, which adds to its intimacy and charm.
As my eyes visualize a family
The artist's thoughts turn to a happy family, which is a natural extension of the romantic scene they were imagining.
They see Emily, Emily
The artist and their companion both share a deep appreciation for the name Emily, which inspires feelings of joy and contentment.
Too
The word 'too' serves as a gentle reminder that the second person is still present in the conversation and feeling the same emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb
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@stuartdryer4089
Bill Evans. The one thing guaranteed to make me stop whatever I am doing. And just be.
@annacottage4536
Played him a little while ago and had to sit and listen.
@terrryc
When you die, if you get to enter Heaven, these guys are playing in the lounge...
@jamesfarrell7465
From your lips to God's ears Terry!
Desde su labios a los oidos de Dios!
@judiedwards1156
And they will play all day and all night and you will never get tired of it, because you remember where you are
@annacottage4536
What a beautiful thought.
@dogsquadstorm6861
Nah Terry... In the Lift up to Heaven, this will be playing over the speakers on the way up... AND THEN you get to Heaven, and these guys are jamming hard in the Lounge Reception Area where you Check-In, and they play all day and night without no one getting tired, and it is literally... HEAVEN!
@Najahfreeman
"They say humans are social animals, they can't live alone but you can live pretty well by yourself. Instead of feeling alone in a group it's better to have real solitude all by yourself. So it doesn't really matter if I'm there or not, right?
- You were afraid they'd abandon you, so you abandonned them. You detached yourself from the whole thing"
@davidcooke3804
I have been listening to piano jazz for over 50 years, some of the practitioners that I have listened too have been quite memorable, but I always return to Bill Evans. Such a great shame he is no longer with us. David
@LoganTheGeeRaff
Can you a point a young fellow to some other great jazz pianists ? I would greatly appreciate it if you did ! Thank you sir!