Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the Impressionist genre of classical music, named in comparison with the visual arts movement.
Debussy's impact was far reaching. His free use of harmony, which often altogether disregarded the concepts of tertian harmony, has been cited as an influence on the rise of Jazz music later in the 20th century.
Reverie
Claude Debussy Lyrics
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I can see that this love was meant for me
Only a poor fool never schooled in the whirlpool
Of romance could be so cruel as you are to me
My dreams are as worthless as tin to me
Without you life will never begin to be
So love me as I love you in my reverie
Make my dream a reality
Let's dispense with formality
Come to me in my reverie
Our love is a dream, but in my reverie
I can see that this love was meant for me
Only a poor fool never schooled in the whirlpool
Of romance could be so cruel as you are to me
My dreams are as worthless as tin to me
Without you life will never begin to be
So love me as I love you in my reverie
Make my dream a reality
Let's dispense with formality
Come to me in my reverie
"Reverie" by Claude Debussy is a love song that speaks of a dream that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics are reflective of the romanticism of the French in the 19th century. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that their love is nothing more than a dream, but he can't help but believe that this lack of reality doesn't detract from its importance. He goes on to say that even though his dreams may be useless without the object of his affection, their love is something that's meant to be.
The lyrics describe a person who is hopelessly in love but is also unsure of whether the feeling is mutual. The lines, "Only a poor fool never schooled in the whirlpool/Of romance could be so cruel as you are to me," portray a sentiment of deep sadness and desperation. The singer is pleading with his lover to love him back and make his dream a reality. The use of the word "reverie" in the title and throughout the song portrays the idea of a dreamy state of mind, where anything is possible.
Overall, the song "Reverie" is a beautiful expression of love that transcends the boundaries of reality. It's a song about the power of dreams and the hope that they can bring to those who believe in the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Our love is a dream, but in my reverie
Although our love may feel like a dream at times, in my imagination it becomes a reality.
I can see that this love was meant for me
Deep down, I know that our love is destined to be.
Only a poor fool never schooled in the whirlpool
Someone who has never experienced the complexity of love may be ignorant to its nuances.
Of romance could be so cruel as you are to me
Despite my love for you, I feel as though you are unkind in your actions towards me.
My dreams are as worthless as tin to me
Without you, my aspirations and desires feel meaningless and empty.
Without you life will never begin to be
In truth, my life only truly flourishes when I am with you.
So love me as I love you in my reverie
If only you could reciprocate my love, we could experience true happiness together.
Make my dream a reality
I hope that one day we can make our love a tangible reality and not just a figment of my imagination.
Let's dispense with formality
Let's ignore any societal norms or expectations and be honest about our feelings for each other.
Come to me in my reverie
I implore you to embrace our love in both waking life and in my dreams.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Larry Clinton
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@joshuamorgan602
I’m sad to say
This will be my final story
An old friend once told me something that gave me great comfort
Something he had read
Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin
Never died
They simply became music
So I hope you will enjoy this last piece
Very much.
@Rousseau
Debussy. Rêverie. Such a beautiful piece that captures the title, "a daydream", so well. There is something so soothing about the flowing melodic line, the way it repeats in almost a trance-like manner, that can't help but make you feel like you're in a dream. Did you know that Debussy later disliked this piece? It's fascinating how often this happens to works that become popular, can you think of another case where this happened? A certain Rachmaninoff piece comes to mind, and perhaps a Chopin too. I hope you enjoy this last week of waiting ♥
@mitalipandit2891
❤Lovely playing
@Fabian-dn8md
polonaise op. 53 pls
@jdsmith8282
Stephen King hated IT for a good while...
@martinwoldstavrum653
Beethoven commenting on the Moonlight Sonata's popularity: "surely I have done better things!"
@Watermelon_3409
Finally, the last week of waiting.
@Rousseau
Are there any more Debussy works you want to see, or is it time for another composer?
@bhooshanpandit1344
Tchaikovsky please!
@finnthewastebin4678
Tchaikovsky would be amazing. Also the 4 seasons
@krishm3727
Bet you can’t play holy wars on your piano thingy