Your Song
Elton John & Allessandro Safini 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
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
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 off 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
The opening line of Your Song, “It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside,” sets up the tone of the song. Elton John sings about his own emotional vulnerability and how he uses music to express his emotions. The line “I’m not one of those who can easily hide” suggests that John is not shy about expressing himself through song, unlike some people who might keep their feelings hidden. John’s reference to his lack of wealth in the next line, “I don’t have much money, but boy if I did,” is an ironic acknowledgement of his fame and fortune. He then imagines a life of simple contentment with a loved one, far removed from the trappings of fame.
In the second verse, John pictures himself as a sculptor or a traveling potion maker, but admits that these are just fanciful daydreams that have little to do with who he really is. He then acknowledges that his true gift is his ability to create music and this song is dedicated to a special someone in his life. The chorus repeats the phrase “this is your song” to emphasize that this song is a gift to the person he loves. In the final verse, John describes the process of writing the song while sitting on a roof, and how his feelings may sometimes get mixed up. He returns to his message of gratitude for the person in his life and how they make the world a wonderful place.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
I have a peculiar mix of emotions that's hard to explain.
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I don't have a talent for concealing my emotions.
I don't have much money, but boy if I did
I may not be wealthy, but if I were, I'd do something grand.
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
I'd love us to live in a big, beautiful home together.
If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
I wish I had the artistry of a sculptor, but unfortunately, I don't.
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
Or the skill of a traveling potion salesman? None of those either.
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
What I'm offering may not be grand, but it's what I've got.
My gift is my song, and this one's for you
My best and only offering is a song I wrote just for you.
And you can tell everybody this is your song
Please feel free to let everyone know that this song is dedicated to you.
It may be quite simple, but now that it's done
This song may be straightforward, but it's made with love.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
I hope you're okay with me expressing my feelings through this song.
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Your presence makes my life filled with wonder and beauty.
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I took a break, had some time to think and relax on the roof.
Well, a few of the verses, well, they've got me quite cross
Some sections of the song gave me some frustration while writing.
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
Regardless, I'm grateful for the sun's warmth and good energy while creating this piece.
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
It's people like you who inspire me to continue creating music.
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
I apologize If I tend to forget things, it's just who I am.
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
For instance, I can't remember whether your eyes are green or blue.
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
But what's important is what I truly feel deep down.
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
To me, your eyes are the loveliest I've ever laid eyes on.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
Again, I hope you're okay with me expressing myself through this song.
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Overall, I just want to say that life feels complete with you in it.
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