Nature Boy
Cole Natalie Lyrics
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A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wondered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
One magic day, passed my way
And as we spoke of many things,
Fools and kings,
This he said to me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
In Cole Natalie's song "Nature Boy", the singer tells the story of a strange and enchanted boy who has wandered far and wide across land and sea. The boy is described as being shy and sad of eye, but also very wise. One day, the boy comes across the singer and they talk about many things, including fools and kings. The boy then imparts some powerful wisdom on the singer, saying that the greatest thing a person can learn is to love and be loved in return.
The lyrics of "Nature Boy" are filled with a sense of wonder and mystique, with the boy in the song representing a kind of otherworldly figure who has a deep understanding of the nature of love and the human condition. The message of the song is clear: that love is the most important thing in life, and that learning to love and be loved in return is the ultimate goal that we should all strive for. Through its dreamy, introspective lyrics and haunting melody, "Nature Boy" has become an iconic classic of the jazz and pop music genres, inspiring countless covers and interpretations over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy...
Once upon a time, there existed a boy...
A very strange enchanted boy
...who was peculiar and seemed to possess magical qualities.
They say he wandered very far, very far
Rumors suggest that he traveled extensively, both on land and on sea.
Over land and sea
Across different terrains and bodies of water.
A little shy and sad of eye
Despite his wisdom, he appeared to be introverted and melancholy.
But very wise was he
However, he possessed much knowledge and understanding.
And then one day
At some point in time...
One magic day, passed my way
...a day that felt enchanted, he crossed paths with me.
And as we spoke of many things,
While conversing about various topics...
Fools and kings,
...including both foolish and powerful individuals...
This he said to me
...he imparted this wisdom upon me:
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
"The most significant lesson you could ever acquire...
Is just to love and be loved in return"
...is simply to love others and receive love in equal measure."
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Written by: Eden Ahbez
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