The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra board of trustees created The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra in 1977. Since then Erich Kunzel's efforts have made the "Pops" into an internationally known ensemble with half a dozen best-selling recordings a year and almost weekly subscription concerts.
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Prelude
Erich Kunzel Lyrics
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A song in blue
Like a flower crying
For the dew
That was my heart serenading you
My prelude to a kiss
If you hear a song that grows
That was my heart trying to compose
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song so gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
The lyrics to Erich Kunzel's song "Prelude to a Kiss" depict a deep and heartfelt expression of love and longing. The song opens with the singer describing a melancholic state, comparing it to a song in blue, akin to a flower longing for the nourishment of dew. This imagery illustrates the singer's yearning and desire for the attention and love of someone special. The line "That was my heart serenading you" suggests that the singer is using music as a means to express their emotions and convey their affection.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that the song is a result of their sentimental woes and attempts at composing. The simplicity of the melody is highlighted, emphasizing that it is not extravagant or grand, but it holds significant emotional weight nonetheless. The singer expresses that despite its simplicity, the song has the potential to become a symphony, with a reference to both Schubert and Gershwin, renowned composers known for their beautiful and evocative pieces.
The chorus repeats the message of the song, further emphasizing the tender and heartfelt nature of the singer's love. The lyrics portray how the singer's love song gently cries, expressing the deep emotions they feel when looking into the eyes of their beloved. The singer describes their love as a prelude that never dies, suggesting that their affection and devotion will always remain strong and enduring.
Line by Line Meaning
If you hear
If you are attentive
A song in blue
A melancholic melody
Like a flower crying
Similar to a flower shedding tears
For the dew
In search of nourishment
That was my heart serenading you
That signifies my affectionate heart singing for you
My prelude to a kiss
The precursor to expressing love through a kiss
If you hear a song that grows
Should you encounter a melody that develops
From my tender sentimental woes
Originating from my heartfelt emotional troubles
That was my heart trying to compose
That was my heart attempting to create
A prelude to a kiss
A preliminary composition to initiate a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
Despite being an uncomplicated tune
With nothing fancy
Devoid of any extravagance
Nothing much
Nothing excessively remarkable
You could turn it to a symphony
It has the potential to transform into a grand musical piece
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
A composition reminiscent of Schubert but influenced by Gershwin
Oh how my love song gently cries
Oh, how my love song delicately expresses emotions
For the tenderness within your eyes
In honor of the affection seen in your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
My affection is an everlasting preliminary act
A prelude to a kiss
A precursor to an intimate gesture of a kiss
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Irving Gordon
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