Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employed unusual time signatures, a fact jokingly referred to by his greatest hits album 'Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective'. Upon his death, a number of commentators noted his crossover appeal to mainstream pop audiences, something putting him in the company of other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock among others.
Like Someone in Love
Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
The lyrics of Dave Brubeck's Like Someone in Love express the feelings of someone who is in love and how it makes them feel. The opening line of "Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars, hearing guitars like someone in love" suggests that the singer has become more attuned to the beauty of the world around them, and is more aware of the romantic associations that can be made with certain experiences. The singer then explains how they often feel amazed by the things they do, but this amazement is heightened significantly when the person they love is around. This suggests that their love has given their life new meaning and added excitement to their daily routine.
The lyrics proceed to detail the physical effects the person's love has on them. They claim to walk as if they had wings and bump into things, emphasizing the sense of romantic euphoria that even impairs their physical coordination. Even the act of looking at the object of their affection makes them feel "limp as a glove," conveying the weightlessness they feel while in love. In essence, the song delivers a familiar message—that love makes one feel like they are floating or soaring, giddy and light-headed in the midst of a new and exciting relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
I’ve been spending time staring at the stars lately,
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
It seems like I’m always listening to music that reminds me of being in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
I’m surprised by some of the things I do,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Especially when you’re near me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
It feels like I’m walking on air lately,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Which is why I keep bumping into things
Each time I look at you,
Whenever I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
I’m overwhelmed with emotion and my body feels weak,
And feeling like someone in love.
And it’s because I’m in love with you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J. Burke, J. Van Heusen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Randall Smith
I can't get enough of these guys!
Nicolas Fagel
Wow! Paul Desmond's solo is here so beautiful! Dave's one too.
Jim McGrane
Does not get any better than this !
Bruce Scott
BEAUTIFUL...JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! Desmond at his most lyrical! Brubeck is also lyrical, unlike his percussive attack. The latter plays romantically like someone in love.
Abraxas
Mamma mia Paul, ogni nota è perfetta così dove la mette.
Dr. Ed Calle
Beautiful.
Wim Schouten
Nog steeds de mooiste vertolking door PAUL DESMOND
オデンの東
When I listening this music , I'm very happy.
A - Mah
+藤倉芳之 same
Lucas Gomes
quality, wow!