Your Song
Elton John(엘튼 존) Lyrics
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I'm not one of those who can easily hide, I
Don't have much money but boy, if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor but then again, no
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
Oh, I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
And this one's for you
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 while you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked up the moss
Well, a few of the verses, well, they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind
While I wrote this song
It's for people like you that
Keep it turned on
So excuse me 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 while 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 while you're in the world
Elton John's "Your Song" is a beautifully sentimental song that portrays a man's love and adoration for another person. The singer begins by admitting that his feelings are a bit strange to him, but he can't help the love that he feels inside him. He describes that he is not a wealthy man, but if he had the means, he would buy a big house where he and the person he loves could live together. The singer then goes on to describe that he does not have any extraordinary talents such as sculpting or potion-making, but he is good at something too - his talent is singing and writing heartfelt lyrics.
He then acknowledges that the song he is singing is specifically for the person he loves, and tells them that they can tell everybody the song is theirs. As the song progresses, he encourages the person he loves not to be bothered by how simple the song may seem because it's written from his heart, and he hopes that the song expresses the depth of his affection towards them. He hopes that the person he loves discovers how fortunate life is while they are present in the world.
Finally, he apologises for mixing up the details about the person he loves, but they all become trivial in the long run because the most important thing that stands out about them is their enchanting eyes. Overall, the song expresses the power of love and how it can change the world for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
I find it amusing that I have this feeling inside
I'm not one of those who can easily hide, I
I can't hide my emotions as easily as some people can
Don't have much money but boy, if I did
I don't have a lot of money, but if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
I would buy a large home where we could both reside
If I was a sculptor but then again, no
If I had artistic talent as a sculptor, but I don't
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
Or if I were a traveling potion salesman
Oh, I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
I realize my gift may not be significant, but it's my best effort
My gift is my song
The gift I have to offer is my song
And this one's for you
The song I'm singing is dedicated to you
And you can tell everybody this is your song
You have the right to claim that this song is yours
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
The song may be basic, but it's finished now
I hope you don't mind
I hope you're not offended by
That I put down in words
That I've expressed in writing
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
How much my life has been enriched by your presence in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked up the moss
I perched on the roof and disturbed the moss a bit
Well, a few of the verses, well, they've got me quite cross
A couple of the song's verses have upset me
But the sun's been quite kind
The sun has been mercifully pleasant
While I wrote this song
As I wrote this song
It's for people like you that
This song is dedicated to individuals like you who
Keep it turned on
Continue to listen and appreciate it
So excuse me forgetting
Please forgive me for forgetting
But these things, I do
It's just something I tend to do
You see, I've forgotten
I've forgotten
If they're green or they're blue
Whether your eyes are green or blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
At the end of the day, what I'm trying to say is
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Your eyes are the most beautiful I've ever beheld
And you can tell everybody this is your song
You have every right to say this song is yours
It may be quite simple but
Although it is rather simple
Now that it's done
Since it is now complete
I hope you don't mind
I hope you're not offended by
That I put down in words
That I've expressed in writing
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
How grateful I am for your presence in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edsonfcordeaca4958
It was the first song recorded in a cassete that i gave my girlfriend 33 years ago.
Now I am 57 and she passed away, she left last weekend. I miss her but I still have this song alive here with me. RIP Cassia.
@alexandrealos5407
Be strong Edson..
@edsonfcordeaca4958
@@alexandrealos5407 thanks Alexandre...life goes on.
@bobthif991
Emocionante
@owenmoody824
I am so sorry for your loss.
@j_cannot_type
It must be hard. Try to cope.
@Angiefranco1988
Thanks dad, for showing me what real music sounds like.
@ralfnorenberg3130
bien dicho-
----tiene un papi vacano--@Pantherboss-ue6ue
Elton john is your dad?!!
@ralfnorenberg3130
@@Pantherboss-ue6ue quit drugs--------