Elephant Love Medley
Ewan McGregor/Nicole Kidman Lyrics
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Love lifts us up where we belong
All you need is love!
Please, don't start that again
All you need is love
All you need is love
Or she'll end up on the streets
All you need is love
Love is just a game
I was made for loving you baby, you were made for loving me
The only way of loving me baby, is to pay a lovely fee
Just one night, give me just one night
There's no way, 'cause you can't pay
In the name of love, one night in the name of love
You crazy fool, I won't give in to you
Don't leave me this way
I can't survive without your sweet love, oh baby
Don't leave me this way
You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs
I look around me and I see, it isn't so, oh no
Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs
Well what's wrong with that? I'd like to know
'Cause here I go again!
Love lifts us up where we belong
Where eagles fly, on a mountain high
Love makes us act like we are fools
Throw our lives away, for one happy day
We could be heroes! Just for one day
You, you will be mean
No I won't!
And I, I'll drink all the time
We should be lovers
We can't do that
We should be lovers, and that's a fact
Though nothing, will keep us together
We could steal time
Just for one day
We could be heroes, forever and ever
We could be heroes, forever and ever
We could be heroes
Just because I will always love you
I
Can't help loving you
How wonderful life is
Now you're in the world
The Elephant Love Medley is a medley of love songs featured in the popular movie Moulin Rouge, sung by the lead actors Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. The medley begins with the classic song, "Love is a many splendored thing", showcasing the beauty and splendor of love. The next few lines where McGregor and Kidman argue about starting again, is just a humorous moment in the medley, as they tease each other while continuing to sing about the beauty of love.
As the medley progresses, McGregor breaks into the Kiss classic, "I was made for loving you baby, you were made for loving me", and the conversation between the two becomes more flirtatious. He requests for just one night of love, to which Kidman humorously responds that there is no way, because he cannot pay. This exchange eventually ends with Kidman singing, "Don't leave me this way, I can't survive without your sweet love, oh baby", showcasing the desperation one feels when they are at the brink of losing their loved one.
The song continues with various love songs medleyed together, and ends with McGregor's rendition of Elton John's "Your Song". The Elephant Love Medley is a beautiful amalgamation of various love songs, showcasing the different shades of love and its power. It beautifully captures the emotions of love, from the beauty and splendor to the desperation and desperation of losing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a many splendored thing
Love is an amazing, mysterious feeling that can be hard to put into words
Love lifts us up where we belong
Love gives us a sense of euphoria and takes us to a higher place in our lives
All you need is love!
Love is the most important thing in our lives and can solve any problem
Please, don't start that again
Please don't repeat what you just said because it's not true
A girl has got to eat
Girls need to take care of themselves and their basic needs
Or she'll end up on the streets
If a girl doesn't take care of herself, she might end up in a bad situation
Love is just a game
Love can be unpredictable and confusing, like a game with no real rules
I was made for loving you baby, you were made for loving me
Our love was meant to be and we were destined to be together
The only way of loving me baby, is to pay a lovely fee
You have to pay a price to be with me and show your love
Just one night, give me just one night
I only need one night to show you how special our love can be
There's no way, 'cause you can't pay
Your love is not enough to be with me because it's not genuine
In the name of love, one night in the name of love
Let's do something crazy in the name of love
You crazy fool, I won't give in to you
You're crazy if you think I'll fall for your tricks and manipulations
Don't leave me this way
I can't survive without your sweet love, oh baby
Don't leave me this way
I need you in my life, and without you, I would be lost and heartbroken
You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs
People might be tired of hearing about love, but it's still important to sing about
I look around me and I see, it isn't so, oh no
I can see that love is still important and relevant in the world
Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs
Some people want to celebrate love and share it with the world
Well what's wrong with that? I'd like to know
'Cause here I go again!
There's nothing wrong with celebrating love, and I will continue to do so
Love lifts us up where we belong
Where eagles fly, on a mountain high
Being in love can make us feel like we're soaring high, above everything else
Love makes us act like we are fools
Throw our lives away, for one happy day
Love can make us do crazy things, even if it's not always the smartest choice
We could be heroes! Just for one day
Our love could be legendary and make us feel invincible, even if it's only for a short time
You, you will be mean
No I won't!
You might think I'll be mean, but I promise I won't
And I, I'll drink all the time
I might have a drinking problem or tend to drink too much
We should be lovers
We can't do that
We might want to be together, but it's not possible for some reason
We should be lovers, and that's a fact
Though nothing, will keep us together
We might be meant to be together, even if it seems impossible or difficult
We could steal time
Just for one day
We could be heroes, forever and ever
We could be heroes, forever and ever
We could be heroes
Our love could be so powerful that we could overcome any obstacle or challenge
Just because I will always love you
I
Can't help loving you
My love for you is unconditional and I will always feel this way
How wonderful life is
Now you're in the world
The world is a better place now that you're in it and I am grateful for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Phil Collins, David Bowie, Paul Francis Webster, Andy Scott, Trevor Griffin, Will Jennings, Cary Gilbert, Leon Huff, Kenneth Gamble, Bernie Taupin, Dolly Parton, Bono, Paul Stanley, Vini Poncia, Desmond Child, John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@zepcrazyfre
”I WAS MADE FOR LOVING YOU BABY YOU WERE MADE FOR LOVING ME!”
”LOVE LIFTS US UP WHERE WE BELONG…..WHERE THE EAGLES FLY….ON A MOUNTAIN HIGH!”
”WE COULD BE HEROES!!!” -Ewan McGregor
Still gives me chills….20 years later 🤣😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉💯🔥
@lilmissrockchick4962
Let's face it, who didn't have a crush on Ewan McGregor in this film ❤
@FromNoWhereXIII
Halitosis
@bearhugsplans
To be honest I was feeling something I first watched this when I was 13-14. His singing voice was entrancing. 😩 To high standards now lol.
@edosan1068
more like, who didn't have a crush on ewan mcgregor on any of his films, lol
@daemon2470
Not me. I was Nicole Kidman, team.
@djsosonut
Both of them.
@iphiko9638
Satine (Nicole Kidman) in this scene deserves all the appreciation we can give her for being gorgeous in that stunning dress, but also for being one of the only musical characters that understands the dangers of singing on the precarious ledges of high buildings.
@bigmamisvea3318
Lol
@mua4ever632
one of the only musical characters that understands the dangers of singing on the precarious ledges of high buildings <--- truest words were never spoken.... and completely appreciate Satine in this movie!!!!!!!!!!! amazing
@wasbear
So that's why Obi-Wan's girlfriend in Clone Wars is named Satine!