- Brazilian band Cabaret hails from Rio de Janeiro, formed after the demise of a previous underground hit called Glamourama. Their sound is heavily influenced by glam rock, also incorporating some Brazilian rock elements. Currently (as of February 2007) the band is comprised of Marvel (vocals), Myself Deluxe (bass), Peter Glitter (guitar) and De la Foca (drums).
Cabaret has somewhat of a cult status after their first album, "Cabaret", received a wide span of good reviews from both the alternative and mainstream Brazilian music press. The band is also known for their theatrical live performances, often gaining new fans after energetic performances, specially of underground hits "Messias Pessoal", "Dama da Noite" and "Cadáver no Palco". The band's website is http://www.radiocabaret.com.br .
- The Polish Cabaret was formed in 1997 by two friends: Jarosław Pawlik and Mariusz Radecki. But it is the year 2000, when a new musician - Michał ‘IA’ Bieniek (ex-Noise Gate) - joins CABARET, that can actually be considered the initial date of the band’s conscious artistic activity. It is also then that the band first starts achieving minor triumphs.
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If You Could See Her
Cabaret Lyrics
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You wondered why I chose her
Out of all the ladies in the world.
That's just a first impression,
What good's a first impression?
If you knew her like I do
It would change you're point of view
You wouldn't wonder at all
If you could see her through my eyes
I guarantee you would fall (like I did)
When we're in public togtheer
I hear society moan
But if they could see her through my eyes
Maybe they'd leave us alone
Spoken: (There you are my liebling. Your favourite!)
How can I speak of her virtues,
I don't know where to begin?
She's clever, she's smart, she reads musics
She doesn't smoke or drink gin (like I do)
Yet when we're walking together
They sneer if I'm holding her hand
But if they could see her through my eyes
Maybe they'd all understand
Why can't they leave us alone
Ladies and Gentleman
Is it a crime to fall in love?
Can we ever tell where the heart truly leads us?
All we are asking is eine bisschen Verstandnis
Why can't the world leben und leben lassen?
'Live and let live'
I understand your objection
I grant you the problem's not small
But if you could see her through my eyes
She wouldn't look Jewish at all
The lyrics to Cabaret's song If You Could See Her are a complex and layered dissection of prejudice and societal norms. The song takes the viewpoint of an unnamed male protagonist who is in love with a woman that society would deem unfit for him to be with due to their prejudices. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that people question why he has chosen this woman over any other. He then goes on to state that their first impression doesn't do her justice and that if they knew her like he did, it would change their minds. The chorus then solidifies this statement, with the singer claiming that if people could see her through his eyes, they would understand why he is in love with her.
The second verse continues to build on the previous sentiment, with the singer stating that he's unsure where to begin in his description of her virtues. He speaks of how clever, smart, and musically inclined she is, and how she doesn't drink or smoke, unlike him. He then goes on to mention how society sneers at them when they are together, but that if they could see her through his eyes, they would understand. The bridge of the song takes a more poignant turn, with the singer pleading with the audience to have some understanding for their situation. He asks why they can't 'live and let live' and implores the audience to consider the possibility that love knows no boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you're thinking:
I am aware of your thoughts
You wondered why I chose her
You are curious about my selection of her
Out of all the ladies in the world.
Why I picked her among all the ladies is what you are thinking of
That's just a first impression,
Your perception is based on initial observations
What good's a first impression?
First impressions can be misleading
If you knew her like I do
If you had my perspective of her
It would change you're point of view
You would have a different opinion
If you could see her through my eyes
If you could experience her as I do
You wouldn't wonder at all
You wouldn't be curious anymore
I guarantee you would fall (like I did)
You will be as mesmerized as I am
When we're in public togtheer
When we are together in public
I hear society moan
I hear the society disapproving
But if they could see her through my eyes
But if they could perceive her as I do
Maybe they'd leave us alone
The society will understand and let us be
How can I speak of her virtues,
How do I describe her good qualities
I don't know where to begin?
It is too much to discuss at once
She's clever, she's smart, she reads music
She is intelligent, knowledgeable in music
She doesn't smoke or drink gin (like I do)
She doesn't have bad habits unlike me
Yet when we're walking together
However, when we stroll together
They sneer if I'm holding her hand
People mock us when I hold her hand
Why can't they leave us alone
Why can't they mind their own business?
Is it a crime to fall in love?
Is it wrong to love someone?
Can we ever tell where the heart truly leads us?
Can we determine where our heart belongs?
All we are asking is eine bisschen Verstandnis
We only ask for a little understanding
Why can't the world leben und leben lassen?
Why can't people live and let live?
'Live and let live'
It is vital to let others live
I understand your objection
I comprehend your objection
I grant you the problem's not small
I acknowledge that the issue is significant
But if you could see her through my eyes
But if you could witness her character as I see it
She wouldn't look Jewish at all
You wouldn't see her as a Jewish person
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: FRED EBB, JOHN KANDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrKatxo
I know what you're thinking:
You wonder why I chose her
Out of all the ladies in the world.
That's just a first impression,
What good's a first impression?
If you knew her like I do
It would change your point of view.
If you could see her through my eyes
You wouldn't wonder at all.
If you could see her through my eyes
I guarantee you would fall (like I did).
When we're in public together
I hear society moan.
But if they could see her through my eyes
Maybe they'd leave us alone.
How can I speak of her virtues,
I don't know where to begin!
She's clever, she's smart, she reads music,
She doesn't smoke or drink gin (like I do).
Yet when we're walking together
They sneer if I'm holding her hand.
But if they could see her through my eyes
Maybe they'd all understand.
(Emcee and Gorilla dance)
Why don't they leave us alone.
Spoken: Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs
Ladies und Gentleman,
I ask you:
Is it a crime to fall in love?
Can one ever choose where the heart leads us?
All we ask is ein bisschen Verständnis (a little understanding)
Why can't the world leben und leben lassen?
'Live und let live....'
I understand your objection
I grant you the problem's not small
But if you could see her through my eyes
She wouldn't look Jewish at all.
source: https://www.lyricsondemand.com/c/cabaretlyrics/ifyoucouldseeherlyrics.html
@coferre
it’s so well done how you’ve completely forgotten the previous scene until that last line and then it crashes back
@parlisummers341
She wouldn’t. Look. Jewish. At all.
Honestly the way Alan says it is so chilling and serious then they go back to the quick dance before ending, I love how the emotions of this musical just take a dark turn and back to being funny or so! Love this and Alan Cumming is FANTASTIC as Emmece! 🙌✨🎭
@valmacclinchy
Alan was perfect in this role. Absolutely mesmerizing.
I'm lucky enough to have experienced this in person.
@mrolluque
I knew that was coming but man, I teared up with shock and anger.
@valmacclinchy
I remember being there, and the way he said that line at the end made me feel physically ill.
Alan Cumming is perfect in this role. He completely reinveted the Emcee, and I'm honored to have experienced the show in 1999.
@JewishJeff839
@@valmacclinchy"Physically ill"? Dramatic much, queen?
@kilimenjiro3753
@@JewishJeff839get a grip, dude.
@johndalton3180
@@valmacclinchy100%. Powerful stuff.
@adamdrummer1991
That last verse is the “oh, hell no” moment. It really makes you think.
@jamesmcloughlin7691
I knew that part was coming, but damn Alan rlly made sure we didn't forget it