Your Song
Edwan Mcgregor Lyrics


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My gift is my song
And this one's for you
And you can tell everybody
That this is your song
It maybe quite simple
But now that it's done
Hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world

Sat on the roof
And I kicked off the moss
Well some of the verses well
They got me quite cross
But the sun's been kind
While I wrote this song
It's for people like you that
Keep it turned on

So excuse me for forgetting
But these things I do
You see I've forgotten
If they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen

And you can tell everybody
This is your song
It may be quite simple
But now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words

How wonderful life is now you're in the world
I hope you don't mind




I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world

Overall Meaning

The opening line of the song, "My gift is my song", reveals the intention of the singer, which is to express his love to someone special in his life through music. The song's simplicity is emphasized in the line "It may be quite simple, but now that it's done," indicating that the songwriter has poured his heart out in the simplest, most sincere manner possible. The line "It's for people like you that keep it turned on" refers to the intended listener, someone who has been instrumental in inspiring the artist to create and pursue his art.


The second verse sees the artist sitting on a roof, contemplating life and penning the song. He admits to forgetting things, such as the color of the eyes of the person he is singing to. Despite this, he is adamant in getting his message across - that the person he is singing to is special and precious - "Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen".


The chorus is a declaration of the song's intended purpose. The songwriter wants the person he is singing to, to know that this is their song - a tribute to how wonderful life has become since their arrival in it.


Line by Line Meaning

My gift is my song
I don't have any material things to offer, but I have a talent for creating music and that's what I want to give you.


And this one's for you
This particular song that I've created has been made with you in mind. It's a product of my feelings for you.


And you can tell everybody
I'm not keeping this a secret, go ahead and share it with everyone you know. Let the whole world know how much this song matters to you.


That this is your song
Through this song, I want to give you a special place in my heart. It's like a symbol of my admiration for you.


It maybe quite simple
I didn't create a complicated piece of music, but I made sure that it conveys what I wanted to say.


But now that it's done
The song is finished and it's ready to be heard. I'm eager to share it with you and see your reaction.


Hope you don't mind
I hope that you're okay with me putting my thoughts and feelings into this song. I hope that you like it and it pleases you.


I hope you don't mind
I hope that you're okay with what I'm saying and what I'm doing with this song. I don't want to offend you or upset you.


That I put down in words
I wrote down my feelings for you so that you'd have something tangible to hold onto. Words can have a lot of power and I want you to be able to feel that power.


How wonderful life is now you're in the world
You make my life so much better just by being here. I'm so grateful that you're in my life and I want you to know that through this song.


Sat on the roof
I was in a moment of reflection when I wrote this song. I was taking a moment to pause and consider my feelings about you and the world around me.


And I kicked off the moss
I'm shedding the things that were holding me back and getting myself ready to create something special for you.


Well some of the verses well
Some parts of this song were more difficult to write than others. But I persevered because I knew that the end result would be worth it.


They got me quite cross
Some parts of this song frustrated me because I wasn't able to express myself the way that I wanted to. But I kept working at it until I was happy.


But the sun's been kind
I feel like I've been blessed with good fortune lately. I've been feeling creative and inspired, and that's what allowed me to create this song for you.


While I wrote this song
Creating this song took some time and effort, and I used that time to think about you and the way you make me feel.


It's for people like you that
This song isn't just for you, it's for everyone who's like you. It's for everyone who's been able to make somebody else's life better just by being themselves.


Keep it turned on
I hope that this song stays with you and continues to mean something to you. I want it to be something that you can turn to whenever you need to feel good about yourself and your life.


So excuse me for forgetting
I'm sorry if I've ever forgotten something important about you. I don't mean to be forgetful, I just get caught up in my own thoughts sometimes.


But these things I do
I have my flaws and weaknesses, just like everyone else. Sometimes I mess up, but I always try to make it right.


You see I've forgotten
I'm admitting to you that I'm not perfect and I do make mistakes. I don't want to hide that from you or pretend to be something I'm not.


If they're green or they're blue
I'm joking about the fact that I can't remember the color of your eyes. However, that doesn't change the fact that I still think they're beautiful.


Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Even though I might not be great at remembering details, what's important is how much you mean to me. That's what this song is really about.


Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
I might not be able to remember the color of your eyes, but that doesn't change how deeply I'm affected by them. To me, they're the most beautiful eyes in the world.




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I was forced into many movies by many girls. I’m so glad this was one of them. It’s 2022 and I continue to turn back to these videos.

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This movie was brilliantly made...and the cast choice was superb. Baz is a genius.

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@waffle8364

amazing this was uploaded 15 years ago. this movie is a classic. teens and young adults today are probably watching it now experiencing the same magic we all did

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Didn't really know Ewan was a singer until this movie. WOW! 😻

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This movie is so freakin' amazing! Ewan Mcgregor rocks!

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How I miss this song, the day that was❤. Happy hearts day🎉🎉🎉

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