The Song Is You
Ethan Iverson Lyrics
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A beautiful theme of every
Dream I ever knew.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
I feel it start, then melt away.
I hear music when I touch your hand,
A beautiful melody
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
Is this the day?
I alone have heard this lovely strain,
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
Must it be forever inside of me,
Why can't I let it go,
Why can't I let you know,
Why can't I let you know the song
My heart would sing?
That beautiful rhapsody
Of love and youth and spring,
The music is sweet,
The words are true
The song is you.
In Ethan Iverson's "The Song Is You", the lyrics express a sense of enchantment and longing when the singer is in the presence of their beloved. They hear music and a beautiful theme that represents every dream they have ever had. It's a deep feeling that starts in their heart and then fades away. When they touch their partner's hand, they hear a beautiful melody that comes from an enchanted land. Similarly, there is another feeling, a question–"Is this the day?"– that is present.
Interestingly, the singer believes that they alone have heard this magical melody, but they long to share it with their lover. They are torn between wanting to end their loneliness and holding onto this beautiful song inside of them. The rhapsody of love and youth expressed in the music is sweet and true, and the song is an embodiment of the beloved.
Overall, the lyrics in "The Song Is You" express a sense of longing and enchantment felt by someone deeply in love with their beloved. They long to share their feelings, but also feel a sense of internal conflict about keeping their love inside of them.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear music when I look at you,
The sight of you invokes a beautiful theme, reflecting all of my dreams.
A beautiful theme of every
Dream I ever knew.
The theme represents every dream I ever had, beautiful and resonant.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
It resonates deep within my soul, never to fade.
I feel it start, then melt away.
It starts as strong as ever, and fades slowly away.
I hear music when I touch your hand,
Touching you brings about a beautiful melody from an enchanted land.
A beautiful melody
From some enchanted land.
The melody is from a place of magic and wonder, and it enchants me.
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
It speaks to me in a voice that echoes through my soul.
Is this the day?
A day of revelation, in which my feelings can no longer stay hidden, has arrived.
I alone have heard this lovely strain,
This beautiful melody is only for me to enjoy.
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
This joyous call is mine and mine alone.
Must it be forever inside of me,
Will I always keep this melody hidden within me?
Why can't I let it go,
Why can't I reveal my true feelings for you?
Why can't I let you know,
Why can't I express myself honestly to you?
Why can't I let you know the song
My heart would sing?
Why can't I share the beautiful song that my heart sings for you?
That beautiful rhapsody
Of love and youth and spring,
The song evokes a beautiful feeling of love, youth, and the promise of spring.
The music is sweet,
The melody is enchanting and sweet, like nothing else.
The words are true
The lyrics are true and honest, reflecting my deepest feelings.
The song is you.
The song is about you, and all that you mean to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar II Hammerstein
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