Isn't This A Lovely Day
Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstron Lyrics
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The thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way
But as far as I'm concerned
It's a lovely day
The turn in the weather
Will keep us together
So I can honestly say
It's a lovely day
And everything's O.K.
Yes, isn't this a lovely day
To be caught in the rain
You were going on your way
Now you've got to remain
Yes, just as you were going
Leaving me all at sea
The clouds broke
They broke and oh
What a break for me
I can see the sun up high
Tho' we're caught in the storm
I can see where you and I
Could be cozy and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are gray
Baby, long as I can be with you
It's a lovely day
Isn't this a lovely day
To be caught in the rain
You were going on your way
Now you've got to remain
Just as you were going
Leaving me all at sea
The clouds broke
They broke and oh
What a break for me
I can see the sun up high
Tho' we're caught in the storm
I can see where you and I
Could be cozy and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are gray
Long as I can be with you
It's a lovely day
I can see the sun up high
Tho' we're caught in the storm
(We're caught in the storm, baby)
I can see where you and I
Could be cozy and warm
(Cozy and warm)
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are gray
Long as I can be with you
It's a lovely day
Long as I can be with you
It's a lovely day
The Ella Fitzgerald song "Isn't This A Lovely Day" is a classic example of a singer who can use her voice to create emotion even with simple lyrics like those in this song. The first verse describes the weather as "frightening" with "thunder and lightning" making their presence known. However, Fitzgerald contrasts this imagery with her own response to the weather, stating "but as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day." She feels that the change in the weather will "keep us together," and that alone makes it a wonderful day for her. The second verse begins by acknowledging that being caught in the rain might not be ideal, but it's still a lovely day. Fitzgerald is talking to someone who was leaving as the rain started, and now they are forced to remain. The break in the weather is seen as serendipitous by Fitzgerald; she's excited that the person she's speaking with is still around.
In the chorus, Fitzgerald repeats the idea that it's a lovely day, and she can see through the storm and the rain to a time when she and her listener will be "cozy and warm" together. The song ends with a final expression of how wonderful the day is as long as she can be with the person she is talking to. Fitzgerald is painting a picture of a day where everything might not be perfect, but being with someone she loves makes it perfect enough.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather is fright'ning
The current weather conditions are scary
The thunder and lightning
The sound of thunder and lightning can be heard
Seem to be having their way
The thunder and lightning seem to be controlling the situation
But as far as I'm concerned
As for me personally
It's a lovely day
I think it's a beautiful day regardless of the bad weather
The turn in the weather
The change in weather conditions
Will keep us together
Will cause us to stay together
So I can honestly say
Truthfully, I can say
That as far as I'm concerned
Speaking only for myself
It's a lovely day
I truly believe it's a beautiful day
And everything's O.K.
Everything is fine
Yes, isn't this a lovely day
Don't you agree that this is a beautiful day?
To be caught in the rain
Despite being rained on
You were going on your way
You were leaving me
Now you've got to remain
Now you have to stay with me
Yes, just as you were going
Right when you were leaving
Leaving me all at sea
Leaving me feeling lost and unsure of what to do
The clouds broke
The clouds cleared up
They broke and oh
They broke apart and suddenly
What a break for me
What luck for me
I can see the sun up high
The sun is still shining brightly
Tho' we're caught in the storm
Even though we are in the middle of a bad storm
I can see where you and I
I can imagine a scenario where you and I
Could be cozy and warm
Where we could be comfortable and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
Let the raindrop sounds be heard
But it really doesn't matter
But it's not that important
If the skies are gray
Even if the sky is gray
Baby, long as I can be with you
Being with you is all that matters
It's a lovely day
It's still a beautiful day
We're caught in the storm, baby
We're still in the middle of a bad storm, dear
Cozy and warm
Comfortable and warm
Long as I can be with you
As long as I get to be with you
It's a lovely day
The day remains beautiful as long as we are together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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Dave Pinewood
he weather is fright'ning
The thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way
But as far as i'm concerned, it's a lovely day
The turn in the weather
Will keep us together
So i can honestly say
That as far as i'm concerned, it's a lovely day
And everything's o.k
Isn't this a lovely day
To be caught in the rain?
You were going on your way
Now you've got to remain
Just as you were going, leaving me all at sea
The clouds broke, they broke and oh!
What a break for me
I can see the sun up high
Tho' we're caught in the storm
I can see where you and i
Could be cozy and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are gray
Long as i can be with you it's a lovely day
Ava Williams
“Let the rain pitter patter but it really doesn’t matter if they skies are grey/as long as I can be with you, it’s a lovely day.” I just love that part
Charles Barry
Great performance by two of the greatest.
A Cockatiel's Diary
I wish they still wrote music like this.
Otilia Ciubotariu
@Berkley Adams Pls do
ena
yes but, be grateful we have this kind of music at all... imagine if we didnt, that would be terrible. besides music these days should make u even more grateful of older music.
Nick
finally, people that i can understand.
Berkley Adams
Bet, I start right now. You should too. Let's create a better music industry.
Liyibeth Moreno Palomeque
Siempre que escuchó las canciones de ellos me las imagino bailando ☺️, tienen un ritmo que me encanta 🥰. Fabulosos!!!
Jazziz Café
Lovely song! Thanks for share it!
Preciosa versión de "Isn't This A Lovely Day" la que hicieron Ella Fitzgerald y Louis Armstrong en 1956 para su primer álbum conjunto, "Ella and Louis", un magnifico trabajo editado por Verve Records bajo la producción de su fundador, Norman Granz. El álbum fue todo un éxito lo que motivo la edición de otros dos, "Ella and Louis Again" en 1957 y "Porgy and Bess" en 1958, que años más tarde, en 1997, la discográfica lanzaría de manera conjunta en "The Complete Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong on Verve". #classicmonday #jazzvocals
Nick
yeah, what?!