Emily
Bob Florence Limited Edition 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 lyrics "Emily, Emily, Emily has the murmuring sound of May" suggest that the name Emily has a soothing, gentle quality to it, much like the sound of a spring breeze. The line "all silver bells, coral shells, carousels, and the laughter of children at play" portrays a whimsical, playful atmosphere associated with the name Emily. The next verse, "Say Emily, Emily, Emily and we fade to a marvelous view" implies that saying the name can transport you to a beautiful, happy place. The two lovers seeing images in the firelight could represent a romantic moment between two people with the name Emily, or it could be a metaphor for finding love and happiness in life. The final line "As my eyes visualize a family, they see Emily, Emily," suggests that the name is associated with warmth, comfort, and the idea of starting a family.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeatedly saying the name Emily, as if trying to conjure her presence.
Has the murmuring sound of may
Emily evokes the gentle, hushed sound of the May season.
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily carries the imagery of pleasant sounds and sights, such as jingling bells or spinning carousels.
And the laughter of children at play
Emily brings to mind the joyful sounds and energy of children at play.
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Encouraging someone to say Emily again, as if to invoke the same positive feelings.
And we fade to a marvelous view
Uttering Emily creates a sense of transitioning to a blissful, dreamlike state.
Two lovers alone and out of sight
In this state, one visualizes two lovers secluded from the world.
Seeing images in the firelight
Their minds conjure up romantic imagery, such as watching the play of firelight.
As my eyes visualize a family
Through Emily, one envisions a future family, perhaps one's own.
They see Emily, Emily
Emily persists as the source of these pleasant, heartwarming mental images.
Too
An added affirmation or emphasis of what has been described.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICKY ROSS, SCOTT FRASER, PETE WEBB
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