Because of You
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics


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Because of you there's a song in my heart
Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile




And I can smile
Because of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong's song Because of You are a testament to the transformative power of love. The song's narrator expresses how their life has been forever changed thanks to the love of their life. The song is essentially a love letter to the person who has brought light and happiness into their world. The singer reveals that because of their lover, there is now a song in their heart, and their romance has finally had a chance to flourish.


The lyrics then go on to paint an idyllic picture of the future that the singer and their lover will share. They describe how the sun will shine brighter, and the moon and stars will recognize that they belong to each other. The song's final stanza captures the essence of the song, where the singer professes that they only live for their lover's love and kiss, and that being close to them is paradise. They thank their lover for making their life worth living, and for giving them a reason to smile.


Overall, this song is an uplifting and heartfelt tribute to the power of love. It reminds us that love has the ability to transform our lives, and that it is the most significant force in the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

Because of you there's a song in my heart
Your presence in my life has filled it with joy and given me a reason to sing.


Because of you my romance had its start
Meeting you kindled the flame of love in me, and I've been drawn to you ever since.


Because of you the sun will shine
Your love has the power to brighten my day, even in the darkest of times.


The moon and stars will say you're mine
The night sky seems to reflect the depth of our love, as though even the heavens recognize our bond.


Forever and never to part
The connection between us is so strong that I know we will be together always, with nothing able to come between us.


I only live for your love and your kiss
Being with you is the only thing that matters to me, and your affection means everything.


It's paradise to be near you like this
Simply being in your presence fills me with a sense of joy and contentment that I can't find anywhere else.


Because of you my life is now worthwhile
Before I met you, my life felt empty and meaningless. But now, thanks to your love, I have a reason to wake up each day and face what comes.


And I can smile
You've brought so much happiness into my life that I can't help but smile whenever I think about you or see you.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kpr21c

Its not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you

It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you

When you're in my arms
and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true

I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right
To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
the nearness of you.



@adindabhadrika

It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you

It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
It's just the nearness of you

When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true

I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you

It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you

It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Yes, just the nearness of you

When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true

I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight, yeah baby
And to feel in the night the nearness of you

When you're in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true

I need no soft lights
To enchant me
If you'll only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you



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@Poopaloo55

Our first dance at our wedding in '88. The song said it all then and it still works...24 years this month and counting...

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@stanmans

She’s in heaven now and teaching the angels how to sing.
Ella is the definition of perfection. The greatest
musical thrill for me was watching and listening to her in concert many years ago.

@olebirgerpedersen

I heard her in Nizza many years ago and still to day I listen to her with great plesure.

@leonarddonald2093

I saw her at the Fairmont in San Francisco

@lalarandela

This is very good, too: https://youtu.be/dG7wbUhKENM?si=7lCP4eijOPhEs-Ax

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