Wouldn't It Be Loverly
Cassandra Wilson Lyrics


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All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?

Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal burnin', lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?

Oh, so loverly sittin' absobloomin'lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over the window sill

Oh, just someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?
Loverly, loverly, loverly
Wouldn't that be loverly and?

All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?

A lots of chocolate for me to eat
And lots of coal burnin', lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?

Oh, so lovely sittin' absobloomin'lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over the window sill

Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?
Loverly, loverly, loverly
Oh, that be loverly

Oh, so lovely sittin' absobloomin'lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over the window sill

Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?
Loverly, loverly, loverly

Wouldn't that be loverly?




Wouldn't that be loverly?
Wouldn't that be loverly?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cassandra Wilson's version of "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" speaks to the desire for a peaceful and warm environment, away from the harshness of life. It is a contemplation of simplicity and the joy that can be found in it. The singer of the song expresses a wish for a room away from the biting cold, and with a single chair, presumably for simplicity's sake. This desire is further emphasised with the longing for chocolate to eat, coal burning for warmth, and warm face, hands, and feet. All these desires stem from a longing for comfort and warmth.


There is also a desire for company as the singer imagines someone's head resting on their knee, someone who is warm and tender, and who takes care of them. This imaginary person is seen as the embodiment of comfort, love and security. The idea of just sitting, without worrying about the future or the past, savouring the present moment with the company of someone they love, is what the singer truly longs for in a world that seems to be harsh and cruel.


In conclusion, Cassandra Wilson's "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" is an expression of the desire for a simpler life filled with warmth, comfort and love. It is a song that speaks to the human longing for moments that are absent of stress and worry.


Line by Line Meaning

All I want is a room somewhere
I desire a solitary space where I can immerse myself in my own thoughts and feelings.


Far away from the cold night air
I wish for a place away from harsh conditions that could negatively affect my state of mind.


With one enormous chair
In this space, I long for a massive and comfortable chair to get lost in.


Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?
It would be heavenly if I could have this kind of retreat to call my own.


Lots of chocolate for me to eat
As an accompaniment to my own thoughts, I would love to indulge in plenty of chocolate.


Lots of coal burnin', lots of heat
In addition to warmth and shelter, having an ample heat source would give me a sense of security.


Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Surrounded by warmth, my body and mind can better focus and stay at ease.


Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?
The mere thought of this comfort is delightful.


Oh, so loverly sittin' absobloomin'lutely still
Being able to sit still for an extended period without having to move would be absolute bliss.


I would never budge till spring crept over the window sill
The idea of staying in one place for such a long period of time is so enticing that I would wait until the arrival of spring before moving on.


Oh, just someone's head restin' on my knee
The simple act of having someone close to me adoringly rest their head on my lap would bring me joy.


Warm and tender as he can be
The person in question should be affectionate and kind.


Who takes good care of me
This person should take care of me and be attentive to my needs.


Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?
This scenario seems almost too perfect.


Loverly, loverly, loverly
It would be idyllic, charming, and enchanting.


Wouldn't that be loverly and?
And wouldn't it be wonderful if that came true?


Oh, so lovely sittin' absobloomin'lutely still
Again, the idea of being still yet comfortable is intoxicatingly lovely.


Someone's head restin' on my knee
The satisfaction of having someone nearby who trusts and enjoys being close to me would be heartwarming.


Warm and tender as he can be
Love should be tender and nurturing.


Who takes good care of me
Being taken care of and looked after is something that everyone desires.


Oh, wouldn't that be loverly?
As before, this scenario is so wonderful that it almost seem too good to be true.


Loverly, loverly, loverly
A combination of charming, delightful, and enchanting.


Wouldn't that be loverly?
Once more, we ask - wouldn't it be wonderful if this could come true?


Wouldn't that be loverly?
This is an expression of how perfect and ideal a scenario like this is.


Wouldn't that be loverly?
To end the song, we repeat what is essentially a rhetorical question about the loveliness of this imagined scene.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE

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