Your Song
Elton John and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 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 travelin' show
Oh, 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 forgettin', 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 song “Your Song” by Elton John and Ronan Keating is a declaration of love from one person to another. The song begins with the singer acknowledging a certain funny feeling inside that he cannot ignore. He admits that he cannot hide his emotions as much as he wishes he could. The singer goes ahead to express his love and desire to provide for his partner even though he admits that he doesn’t have much money. His wish is to buy a big house where both of them can live. The singer then goes on to describe some of the things he could have been if not for fate. He could have been a sculptor or a man who makes potions in a traveling show but all he has to give is his song which he dedicates to his love interest.
The chorus of the song is the singer declaring that this song is the gift he has to offer to his love interest. He acknowledges that it may be quite simple but it is the best he can do. The singer then goes on to tell his love interest that they can tell anybody that this song is for them. He hopes they will not mind that he put down in words how wonderful life is with them in the world. The song ends with the singer apologizing for forgetfulness in certain things, but he still reassures his love interest that their eyes are the sweetest he has ever seen.
Overall, the song "Your Song" is an expression of one’s love and gratitude for their partner. The singer may not have material possessions to give, but what he has to give is his heart in the form of a song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
I feel a bit silly expressing this emotion
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I can't conceal my emotions well
I don't have much money but boy if I did
I don't have a lot of money, but if I did, I would use it to make us happy
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
I'd buy a big house for us to share
If I was a sculptor but then again no
I don't have sculpting skills, and I don't do potions either
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
I don't have the skillset to be a travelling potion maker
Oh I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
I know that what I can offer may not seem like much but it's the best I can provide
My gift is my song
My talent is the ability to create music
And this one's for you
This particular song is dedicated to you
And you can tell everybody this is your song
You can tell anyone that this song was created for you
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
The song may be uncomplicated, but it's finally finished
I hope you don't mind
I hope you're not unhappy with my lyrics
That I put down in words
That I expressed in this song
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Life is extraordinarily better with you in it
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I had some downtime to kill and so I decided to clean off the roof
Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
A couple of the verses gave me some trouble while I was composing this song
But the sun's been quite kind
But the weather was good while I was writing this song
While I wrote this song
During the process of writing out the lyrics for this song
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
This song is for individuals like you who encourage me to continue creating music
So excuse me forgetting
Please forgive me for forgetting
But these things I do
But despite my shortcomings
You see I've forgotten
I seem to have lost my memory regarding certain things
If they're green or they're blue
For instance, the color of your eyes
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Regardless, the message I want to convey
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Your eyes are the most beautiful I've ever laid eyes on
And you can tell everybody this is your song
You have permission to proclaim this song as yours in the presence of anybody
It may be quite simple but
The song might seem simple but
Now that it's done
It's now finished
I hope you don't mind
I hope you're okay with it
That I put down in words
That I've expressed through writing
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
How much better life is with you in the world
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elton John, Bernard J. P. Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TigerRocks503 Chase
1:09
What instrument is playing in the background?
It makes this version of Your Song really satisfying to listen too.
3:36 Also the chimes at the end of the song really put a smile to my face for some reason along with Elton dressed as Beethoven.
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kinderriegel junkie
I can't stress enough how much I love love LOVE the live versions of "Your Song"! The way that he improvises and completely reinvents the melody of the song is so gorgeous!! 😭😍
No No
Ikr when he starts singing around 2:19 omg
GAMING LEGEND
Especially the last part
Joshua Echt
He goes up a half-step at the end; it's a VERY different version than the others and I think the best, although the '80 Central Park version is similar (without the orchestra).
Giovani Coutinho
same. especially his late 90's / early 2000's solo performances
Hamma Swingah
Elton's voice went through a lot of changes over the decades but to my ear this song is the absolute best he ever sounded. Love this version so much. Best recording of any song he ever did. ❤
Ellie Clark
His voice is so angelic and his live shows are even better than the recordings❤👑🚀❤
Ernesto Pordeus
That's só true.
Tony Doherty
Its the mark of a great artist when there better live than studio and able to improvise
Alan Vaytsman
The piano sounds better than the one in the studio version