How Wonderful To Know
Cliff Richard With Norrie Paramor And His Orchestra Lyrics

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Maybe it happens this way
Maybe we really belong together
But after all, how little we know

Maybe it's just for a day
Love is as changeable as the weather
And after all, how little we know

Who knows why an April breeze never remains
Why stars in the trees hide when it rains
Love comes along, casting a spell
Will it sing you a song
Will it say a farewell
Who can tell

Maybe you're meant to be mine
Maybe I'm only supposed to stay in your arms a while
As others have done

Is this what I've waited for, am I the one
Oh, I hope in my heart that it's so
In spite of how little we know

Is this what I've waited for, am I the one

Oh, I hope in my heart that it's so
In spite of how little we know

Overall Meaning

The song "How Wonderful To Know" by Cliff Richard With Norrie Paramor And His Orchestra is about the uncertainties of love and relationships. It recognizes how little we know about love and how changeable it can be. The first verse suggests that maybe the two people singing the song belong together, but they are unsure. It could just be for a day as love is as changeable as the weather. The second verse then asks why certain things happen the way they do, such as why an April breeze never remains or why stars in the trees hide when it rains. Love is described as a spell that can sing you a song or say a farewell, but ultimately it's unclear what will happen in any specific relationship.

The third verse contemplates whether the two people are meant to be together, or maybe they are just supposed to be in each other's arms for a little while as others have done. The singer wonders if this is what they've been waiting for and if they are the one for each other. The chorus is repeated, expressing a hope in the heart that they are meant to be together despite not knowing much about love.

Overall, the song recognizes that relationships are difficult to understand and it can be hard to know if two people are truly meant to be together. It acknowledges the ups and downs of love and the various uncertainties that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Maybe it happens this way
Perhaps this is how things unfold

Maybe we really belong together
Perhaps we are meant to be together

But after all, how little we know
Despite our thoughts, we have limited knowledge

Maybe it's just for a day
Maybe our love is short-lived

Love is as changeable as the weather
Love can change quickly like the weather

And after all, how little we know
Again, we must acknowledge our limited knowledge

Who knows why an April breeze never remains
No one knows why some feelings or moments seem fleeting

Why stars in the trees hide when it rains
Some things in nature are inexplicable

Love comes along, casting a spell
Love can be overwhelming

Will it sing you a song
Is love a source of happiness?

Will it say a farewell
Will love end suddenly or without warning?