1) A Korean male duo featurin… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Chess.
1) A Korean male duo featuring Kim Woo Joo.
2) A early 90's Eurodance/Europop group who had minor success in Europe with a cover of the Chicago song "If you leave me now".
3) Chess is an edgy, sassy young performer. Coming to England all the way from Malta to further her career, Chess has taken dance and singing lessons since she was really young and surrounded by a loving and musically influenced family she has grown into the pop sensation that she is today. She blends Rn’B with Pop music to create something uniquely her own, tying in influential stars like Prince and Freddie Mercury into her daily playlists help her to keep a focus on what she’s all about.
4) Jason Williams (born July 6, 1991), better known by the stage name OG CHESS, is an American rapper from Houston, TX. In his early career OG CHESS was a former partner of Travi$ Scott a recent Grand Hustle & Good Music signee. Since then CHESS has branched off and worked with other well known and emerging (artists/producers) such as A$AP Ferg, Maxo Kream (Kream Clicc Gang) Cardo (TGOD Producer), RMB Justize (TGOD Producer), Vinny Cha$e and Rockie Fresh (MMG) just to name a few. The Houston native has been featured on several blogs including The Source, 2DopeBoyz, Earmilk, HotNewHipHop, HipHopDX, BOI-1DA.com, Hypebeast, and many more.
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Merano
Chess Lyrics
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O light the heart that lingers in Merano
Merano! The spa no connoisseur of spas would miss
(So healthy)
Highly recommended is this sweet metropolis
(Mental and physical bliss!)
The gods have smiled and blessed is Merano
(Such vigour!)
Take the time to taste us
We'll give you a welcome that's typically Tirol,
for then we are sure of our ground
Right now we're Italian - we used to be German -
the border keeps shifting around
[MAYOR]
Speaking as one of the patriarchs
I don't mind taking your lira or marks
[CITIZENS]
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt!
Oh I feel great in this bouncing state, o hail to thee, Merano
Hearty hale Merano. Any objections? Nein!
Where breathing in will turn you on, where water tastes like wine
Get out your get up and go and get in line
It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein!
O sad the soul who passes by Merano
Merano! So far no soul has ever passed us by
(They love us)
Why not stay forever?
Oh so many reasons why all those in favour say "Aye"
"AYE!"
So sing a song, let's hear it for Merano
Merano! Soprano, alto, tenor, bass agree
(We're wholesome)
What a happy haven
This is a place where your arteries soften
Cholesterol hasn't a chance
From mountain to valley the natural goodness
Is fighting pollution's advance
[MAYOR]
So come to us and feel the force
All major credit cards taken of course
[CITIZENS]
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt
Once in a while all the gods will smile on little old Merano
Humble shy Merano suddenly hits the press
And I report with all the pride and joy that I possess
Half of the world and his wife has our address
Our little town will be rife with games of chess!
*whistling*
[CITIZENS]
Get up your get up and go and get in line
It's living your life in a show...
[THE AMERICAN]
What a scene! What a joy! What a lovely sight!
When my game is the big sensation!
Has the mob's sporting taste altered overnight?
Have they found new sophistication?
No! Not yet! They just want to see
If the nice guy beats the bum
If it's East-West and the money's sky-high
They all come
You can raise all you want, if you raise the roof
Scream and shout and the gate increases
Break the rules, break the bank, I'm the living proof
They don't care how I move my pieces
I know I'm the best there is
But all they want is a show
Well that's all right - I'll be glad to oblige
S.R.O. S.R.O.
(Instrumental)
[MAYOR & CITIZENS]
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt
Oh I feel great in this bouncing state, o hail to thee, Merano
Hearty hale Merano. Any objections? Nein!
Where breathing in will turn you on, where water tastes like wine
Get out your get up and go and get in line
It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein!
Now for the sell
We put the ice into paradise, we are the salt of the earth
Sound as a bell
Check out the waters and check out the hygiene at which we excel
Check into an hotel and schnell
Body and soul, get well!
The song Merano is an ensemble piece from the musical Chess, which is set during the Cold War-era matchup between Soviet and American chess champions. The citizens of Merano, a town in northern Italy, are introduced as a happy and healthy group of people who love their town, with rosy cheeks and the natural goodness of the area's air and water. They invite visitors to stay and experience the therapeutic and rejuvenating qualities of the town. The mayor encourages tourism and offers to take any form of currency, including major credit cards. The American chess champion arrives in Merano and is impressed by the town's beauty, believing it to be a unique and sophisticated location for his upcoming match.
The citizens express their love for the town, and they invite visitors to join them and enjoy the many benefits of Merano. They believe it to be a happy haven where your "arteries soften," and even the natural goodness is fighting pollution's advance. The song has a very positive and light-hearted vibe to it, encouraging people to come to Merano and enjoy everything it has to offer.
Overall, the song Merano is a cheerful and upbeat advertisement for the town and serves as a contrast to the darker themes present in the rest of the musical. It highlights the idea that this Italian spa town represents the ultimate escape from the tensions of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
O light the heart that lingers in Merano
Merano is a place that warms the hearts of everyone who stays there.
Merano! The spa no connoisseur of spas would miss
Merano is an exceptional spa, that has no equal anywhere else.
Highly recommended is this sweet metropolis
This sweet town has many recommendable offerings.
The gods have smiled and blessed is Merano
Merano has been blessed by the gods, as it is such a wonderful place.
Merano! There are no fitter burghers to be found
You won't find any healthier citizens than those in Merano.
Take the time to taste us
Take the time to experience all that Merano has to offer.
We'll give you a welcome that's typically Tirol, for then we are sure of our ground
We are confident in our welcome, as it is typical of what you can expect in Tirol.
Right now we're Italian - we used to be German - the border keeps shifting around
Merano has been part of Italy and Germany at various points in its history, the border keeps changing.
Speaking as one of the patriarchs, I don't mind taking your lira or marks
The mayor doesn't mind accepting payment in either lira or marks.
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
The mountains of Merano have an elevating effect on people.
Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault
Merano is thriving so much it's almost too much to handle.
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt!
It would take a lot to make someone want to leave Merano.
Oh I feel great in this bouncing state, o hail to thee, Merano
Merano makes people feel fantastic.
Hearty hale Merano. Any objections? Nein!
Merano is strong and healthy. No objections here!
Where breathing in will turn you on, where water tastes like wine
In Merano, the air and water are so pure that they lift your spirits and taste great.
Get out your get up and go and get in line
Get moving and come to Merano!
It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein!
Life in Merano feels like a performance that is very enjoyable.
So come to us and feel the force, All major credit cards taken of course
Merano is so great that even your credit cards are accepted!
O sad the soul who passes by Merano
It's a shame for anyone to miss out on experiencing Merano.
So far no soul has ever passed us by
Everyone who comes to Merano stays for a while.
Why not stay forever?
Merano is so great, why would anyone want to leave?
Oh so many reasons why all those in favour say 'Aye'
Merano has a lot of great things that people love.
So sing a song, let's hear it for Merano
Let's celebrate Merano with a song!
Soprano, alto, tenor, bass agree
Everyone loves Merano, no matter their voice type.
What a happy haven, This is a place where your arteries soften
Merano is a joyful refuge that even has health benefits!
Cholesterol hasn't a chance
Merano is so healthy that even cholesterol can't survive there.
From mountain to valley the natural goodness Is fighting pollution's advance
Merano's natural beauty is being preserved by fighting pollution.
Once in awhile all the gods will smile on little old Merano
Sometimes even the gods smile upon Merano for being so wonderful.
Humble shy Merano suddenly hits the press
Merano, despite its modesty, has gained a lot of attention.
And I report with all the pride and joy that I possess
I'm proud to share Merano's accomplishments with everyone.
Half of the world and his wife has our address
Everyone is coming to Merano to see what all the fuss is about.
Our little town will be rife with games of chess!
Chess will be the game to play in Merano.
What a scene! What a joy! What a lovely sight!
Merano creates a scene of happiness that is lovely to see.
Has the mob's sporting taste altered overnight?
Does the crowd's sporting preferences change overnight?
Have they found new sophistication?
Have they become more sophisticated in their tastes?
They just want to see If the nice guy beats the bum If it's East-West and the money's sky-high They all come
The crowds just want to see the nice guy win and the stakes be high.
You can raise all you want, if you raise the roof, Scream and shout and the gate increases
If the excitement level is high, the number of people attending will also be high.
Break the rules, break the bank, I'm the living proof They don't care how I move my pieces
Even if I break the rules or win in an unconventional way, people don't care as long as it's exciting.
I know I'm the best there is But all they want is a show
People may think I'm the best, but they really just want to be entertained.
Well that's all right - I'll be glad to oblige S.R.O. S.R.O.
That's okay with me, I'm happy to give them what they want. Standing room only!
We put the ice into paradise, we are the salt of the earth
We made paradise even better, adding ice to the mix. We are the best of the best.
Sound as a bell Check out the waters and check out the hygiene at which we excel
Everything in Merano is in great condition, including the waters and hygiene.
Check into an hotel and schnell Body and soul, get well!
Come stay in a hotel and get well, both physically and mentally.
Contributed by Elena G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@willkim1743
O light the heart
That lingers in Merano
Merano! The spa no
Connoisseur of spas would miss
So healthy
Highly recommended
Is this sweet metropolis
Mental and physical bliss!
The gods have smiled
And blessed is Merano
Merano! There are no
Fitter burghers to be found
Such vigour!
Take the time to taste us
We'll give you a welcome that's typically Tirol
For then we are sure of our ground
Right now we're Italian - we used to be German
The border keeps shifting around!
Speaking as one of the patriarchs
I don't mind taking your Lira or Marks
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano
Flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air
The therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt!
Oh I feel great in this bouncing state
O hail to thee Merano!
Hearty hale Merano
Any objections? Nein!
Where breathing in will turn you on
Where water tastes like wine
Get out your get up and go and get in line
It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein!
O sad the soul
Who passes by Merano
Merano! So far no
Soul has ever passed us by
They love us
Why not stay forever?
Oh so many reasons why
All those in favour say "Aye"
Aye!
So sing a song
Let's hear it for Merano
Merano! Soprano
Alto, tenor, bass agree
We're wholesome
What a happy haven
This is a place where your arteries soften
Cholesterol hasn't a chance
From mountain to valley the natural goodness
Is fighting pollution's advance
So come to us and feel the force
All major credit cards taken of course!
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano
Flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air
The therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt
@Thomas-ee7ud
[CITIZENS OF MERANO]
O light the heart that lingers in Merano
Merano! The spa no connoisseur of spas would miss
(So healthy)
Highly recommended is this sweet metropolis
(Mental and physical bliss!)
The gods have smiled and blessed is Merano
Merano! There are no fitter burghers to be found
(Such vigour!)
Take the time to taste us
We'll give you a welcome that's typically Tirol
For then we are sure of our ground
Right now we're Italian - we used to be German -
The border keeps shifting around
[MAYOR]
Speaking as one of the patriarchs
I don't mind taking your lira or marks
[CITIZENS]
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt!
Oh I feel great in this bouncing state, o hail to thee, Merano
Hearty hale Merano. Any objections? Nein!
Where breathing in will turn you on, where water tastes like wine
Get out your get up and go and get in line
It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein!
O sad the soul who passes by Merano
Merano! So far no soul has ever passed us by
(They love us)
Why not stay forever?
Oh so many reasons why
(All those in favour say "Aye")
"AYE!"
So sing a song, let's hear it for Merano
Merano! Soprano, alto, tenor, bass agree
(We're wholesome)
What a happy haven
This is a place where your arteries soften
Cholesterol hasn't a chance
From mountain to valley the natural goodness
Is fighting pollution's advance
[MAYOR]
So come to us and feel the force
All major credit cards taken of course
[CITIZENS]
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt
Once in a while all the gods will smile on little old Merano
Humble shy Merano suddenly hits the press
And I report with all the pride and joy that I possess
Half of the world and his wife has our address
Our little town will be rife with games of chess!
[Whistling]
[CITIZENS]
Get up your get up and go and get in line
It's living your life in a show...
[THE AMERICAN]
What a scene! What a joy! What a lovely sight!
When my game is the big sensation
Has the mob's sporting taste altered overnight?
Have they found new sophistication?
Not yet, they just want to see
If the nice guy beats the bum
If it's East-West and the money's sky-high
They all come
You can raise all you want, if you raise the roof
Scream and shout and the gate increases
Break the rules, break the bank, I'm the living proof
They don't care how I move my pieces
I know I'm the best there is
But all they want is a show
Well that's all right, I'll be glad to oblige
S.R.O. S.R.O
[Segue]
[MAYOR & CITIZENS]
Oh I get high when I saunter by the mountains of Merano
Rosy-cheeked Merano, flourishing to a fault
The sparkling streams, the bracing air, the therapeutic salt
I'd have to be carried away to call a halt
Oh I feel great in this bouncing state, o hail to thee, Merano
Hearty hale Merano. Any objections? Nein!
Where breathing in will turn you on, where water tastes like wine
Get out your get up and go and get in line
It's living your life in a show by Rodgers and Hammerstein!
Now for the sell
We put the ice into paradise, we are the salt of the earth
Sound as a bell
Check out the waters and check out the hygiene at which we excel
Check into an hotel and schnell
Body and soul, get well
@chanmit123
chess is the most underrated musical of all time.
@googleuser2874
I asked my parents when I was a kid to give me Chess for Christmas, they instead gave me a board and pieces lol I meant the musical!
@adelaidedupont9017
@Google User Oh dear! I generally ask for presents in the general category of books and music .
@anavonrebeur6121
Not for me. It Is the BEST
@nickeman132
@Ana von Rebeur you do know the definition of underrated do you?
@kentberg8020
Not by me ❤️
@badmojo90
When I was growing up my late father used to share this musical (both versions) with my sister and myself, we learned the words to it by heart and all three of us used to sing it together all the time. Its been years and years now, Dad's gone sadly but this Rock-Opera always takes me right back to those times and its almost like he's right here. Thanks for sharing this, it really means a great deal. :)
@nickeman132
There are actually 4 (and probably more) versions. I'm curious on what you watched.
@DETHofMAN
You’re not alone friend. My father was the same. My sister and I are 5 yrs apart so they knew it more than me but I loved being apart of it.
@angelauska2171
What a wonderful memory... Thank you for sharing