Shangri-La
Bobby Black Lyrics
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Each kiss is magic that makes my little world a Shangri-La
A land of bluebirds and fountains and nothing to do
But cling to an angel that looks like you
And when you hold me, how warm you are
Be mine, my darling, and spend your life with me in Shangri-La
For anywhere you are is Shangri-La
Each kiss is magic that makes my little world a Shangri-La
A land of bluebirds and fountains and nothing to do
But cling to an angel that looks like you
And when you hold me, how warm you are
Be mine, my darling, and spend your life with me in Shangri-La
For anywhere you are is Shangri-La
The lyrics to Bobby Black's song Shangri-La express the powerful feelings of being in love and how the simplest things, such as a kiss or embrace, can transport an individual to another realm of happiness and contentment. The song begins by describing how the subject's partner's kisses "take" them to Shangri-La, a mystical and utopian place of beauty and tranquility. Each kiss is referred to as "magic" and is said to make the subject's world into Shangri-La, a world filled with bluebirds and fountains.
The second verse expresses the profound connection that the subject feels with their partner. They describe how they want to "cling to an angel" who looks like their partner and how warm they feel when held. The subject then implores their partner to "be mine" and to "spend your life with me in Shangri-La."
Overall, the lyrics of Shangri-La convey the transformative and uplifting feelings of being in love and how it can lead people to imagine otherworldly and wonderful places.
Line by Line Meaning
Your kisses take me to Shangri-La
Each time you kiss me, I am transported to a place of perfection and beauty.
Each kiss is magic that makes my little world a Shangri-La
Your kisses have the power to transform my ordinary life into a paradise.
A land of bluebirds and fountains and nothing to do
The world that your kisses create is full of colorful birds, beautiful water features, and no responsibilities or worries.
But cling to an angel that looks like you
In this perfect world, my only desire is to hold onto you, my beautiful angel, who embodies all that is good and pure.
And when you hold me, how warm you are
When you wrap your arms around me, I feel so safe and loved and warm.
Be mine, my darling, and spend your life with me in Shangri-La
I want you to be mine forever and share this perfect world with me.
For anywhere you are is Shangri-La
As long as I have you by my side, any place we go can be a perfect paradise.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WALTER WIDEMAIR, HANS GREINER
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