The Pitch
Ewan McGregor; Garry MacDonald; Jacek Koman; Jim Broadbent; John Leguizamo; Matthew Whitte; Nicole K Lyrics
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No words in the vernacular
Can describe this great event
You'll be dumb with wonderment
Returns are fixed at ten percent
You must agree that's excellent
And on top of your fee
You'll be involved artistically
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
Elephants, Bohemians
Indians and courtesans
Acrobats and juggling bears
Exotic girls, fire-eaters
Musclemen, contortionists Intrigue, danger and romance
Electric lights, machinery
All run with electricity
So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
Spectacular, spectacular! No words in the vernacular
Can describe this great event You'll be dumb with wonderment
So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
The courtesan and sitar man
Are pulled apart by an evil plan
But in the end she hears his song
And their love is just too strong
So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
The sitar player's secret song
Helps them flee the evil one
Though the tyrant rants and rails It is all to no avail
So exciting, it will make you laugh and make you cry
So delighting...
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So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
Generally, I like it.
The song "The Pitch" from the film Moulin Rouge is a playful and extravagant description of the cabaret's spectacular performance. The chorus repeats the phrase "spectacular, spectacular" to emphasize the grandeur of the show, and claims that no words in the regular vocabulary can accurately describe the event. The pitch boasts an impressive 10% return and promises artistic involvement in addition to financial compensation. The song details the various performers in the cabaret, which include elephants, Bohemians, Indians, courtesans, acrobats, and more.
The verse tells a story of a courtesan and sitar man who are pulled apart by an evil plan, yet their love prevails through the sitar player's secret song. The tyranny of the antagonist is to no avail, and the performance ends in a fantastic display of intrigue, danger, and romance that will leave the audience dumbfounded with wonderment. The producers invite the audience to enjoy a fifty-year run of the cabaret's "spectacular" performance, punctuating the grandeur of their show.
One interesting aspect of the song is that it pays homage to the grand music hall tradition of the late nineteenth century. The song was written by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce, with music by Marius De Vries, and they drew inspiration from the grand spectacle of the music hall. Another intriguing aspect is the usage of Indian instruments like the sitar, which adds an exotic flair to the song. The phrase “spectacular, spectacular” is chanted in the same way as that in 1968's movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in which the lead character coaxes out its meaning from a musical box. The song also references the musical "Elephant Love Medley" from the same film.
The song "The Pitch" integrates many musical styles, such as pop, rock, and opera. The grandeur of the performance is accentuated by electronic instrumentation, with the use of machinery and electric lights, and the inclusion of various performers from different cultures. The song, at its core, provides an ode to the extravagance and grandeur of music hall performances from the late nineteenth century.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for the song "The Pitch" are not available as it falls under copyright restrictions.
Line by Line Meaning
Spectacular, spectacular
This performance is truly extraordinary
No words in the vernacular
There are no words to describe how incredible it is
Can describe this great event
It's impossible to fully capture how amazing this show is
You'll be dumb with wonderment
You will be left in awe and speechless
Returns are fixed at ten percent
You are guaranteed to make a profit
You must agree that's excellent
Everyone can agree that this is a great deal
And on top of your fee
In addition to your payment
You'll be involved artistically
You will have a creative role in the production
So exciting, the audience will stop and cheer
The audience will be so enthralled that they will feel compelled to applaud
So delighting, it will run for fifty years
It will be so entertaining that it will have a long, successful run
Elephants, Bohemians
There will be elephants and bohemian performers
Indians and courtesans
Indian performers and courtesans will also be featured
Acrobats and juggling bears
There will be acrobats and even bears that can juggle
Exotic girls, fire-eaters
Exotic female performers and fire-eaters will be part of the show
Musclemen, contortionists
There will be muscular performers and contortionists as well
Intrigue, danger and romance
The show will also feature elements of intrigue, danger, and romance
Electric lights, machinery
There will be electric lights and machinery used in the production
All run with electricity
All of the equipment and machinery will be powered by electricity
The courtesan and sitar man
There will be a romantic storyline involving a courtesan and a sitar player
Are pulled apart by an evil plan
Their relationship is threatened by a nefarious scheme
But in the end she hears his song
The courtesan is swayed by the sitar player's music
And their love is just too strong
Their love overcomes the obstacles in their way
The sitar player's secret song
The sitar player has a special song that plays a crucial role in the plot
Helps them flee the evil one
The song helps the couple escape from their enemy
Though the tyrant rants and rails
Despite the tyrant's angry objections
It is all to no avail
Their efforts to stop the couple are unsuccessful
So exciting, it will make you laugh and make you cry
The show will evoke strong emotions in the audience
Generally, I like it.
The listener is expressing their positive opinion of the song
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illiminate
Love my Supra ❤️
مروان الشريف
Love your supra to 😂
Jewraine Pillay
It's one of the coolest Supra's...
I love it too❤❤❤
Unxpekted
Any mods?
project
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Static_FocuST
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Patrick Porter
I hope everyone here remembers, Toyota's CEO publicly came out and said "no more boring cars". This is def a jab at that and honestly I'm here for it. Well done yota.
N B
they fired their woke staff
Gtv
@N B did they really?
Martin Ivanov
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