Your Song
Ewan McGregor Lyrics


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It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
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 traveling show
Oh I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
My gift is my song
And this one's for you
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 forgetting

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Your Song" by Ewan McGregor is a romantic ballad that expresses the singer's love through his gift of music. The first verse starts with the singer addressing his feelings, which he describes as a little bit funny, and admits that he's not one of those who can easily hide his emotions. He then goes on to say that he doesn't have much money but if he did, he would buy a big house where they could both live. He further adds that even though he's not a sculptor or someone who makes potions, his gift is his song and he hopes to dedicate it to the person he's singing to.


In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that the song is for the person he loves and they can tell everybody that it's their song. He admits that the song may be quite simple, but it's the best he can do to express his love. He then goes on to express how wonderful life is while the person he loves is in the world, acknowledging that he forgets some things but he never forgets how wonderful they make his life.


Overall, the song "Your Song" is a beautiful expression of love through music. It highlights the importance of appreciating loved ones and using the gifts we have to show them how much we care.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
I'm feeling joyful and bubbly, which is a little bit unexpected, but still thrilling.


I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I am a straightforward and upfront person who is not good at concealing my emotions.


I don't have much money but boy if I did
Although I don't have a lot of material wealth, I wish I did because I have some grand plans in mind.


I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I could use my money to buy anything I want, I would choose to get a spacious house where both of us could reside.


If I was a sculptor but then again no
If I had some artistic skills specifically in sculpting, then that would be fantastic, but alas, I don't possess this talent.


Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
It would be cool to be the type of guy who creates and sells enchanting potions while being in a circus, but that kind of job is not for me.


Oh I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
I may not have much to offer, but this song that I've created is the best gift that I can give to you.


My gift is my song
My talent is in creating music - that is my gift to you.


And this one's for you
I wrote this particular song for you specifically.


And you can tell everybody this is your song
Feel free to tell the world that this track belongs to you - as a way of giving back for your support.


It may be quite simple but now that it's done
This song may not be the most complex, but it's finally done and ready to be shared.


I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't take offense or mind me pouring my heart out in this song.


That I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I wanted to capture how much richer and more beautiful existence feels when you're here in my world.


I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I sat myself down on a rooftop and removed the stuff clinging to my shoes.


Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
There are some parts of this song that didn't turn out the way I wanted and it's been frustrating me.


But the sun's been quite kind While I wrote this song
Although I've had some creative struggles, the sun has been shining down on me and giving me the energy to power through with my work.


It's for people like you that keep it turned on
I feel inspired to continue creating music because of you, the loyal fans who support and appreciate my work.


So excuse me forgetting
Please forgive me for forgetting or neglecting certain things or details.


But these things I do You see I've forgotten
I have a tendency to forget or overlook certain information or facts.


If they're green or they're blue
I'm not always sure if I'm remembering the color of your eyes correctly.


Anyway the thing is what I really mean
At the end of the day, I hope my overall message and sentiments come across clearly.


Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
In my opinion, you have the most alluring and enchanting pair of eyes that I've ever witnessed.


And you can tell everybody this is your song
Once again, it's okay for you to publicly claim ownership of this track as an act of gratitude.


It may be quite simple but Now that it's done
No matter how basic or easy this song may be to play, the fact that it's officially completed is worth celebrating.


I hope you don't mind
As I close out this song, I hope you don't take issue with the vulnerable words and emotions that I've expressed.


That I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world
My central thesis remains the same - life is much, much better with you in it, and I wanted to put that feeling into music.


I hope you don't mind
One final plea - I hope you, the listener, don't react negatively to the feelings and thoughts contained in my song.


That I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world
To summarize everything I said earlier - I wrote this track to express how deeply grateful I am that you exist and affect my life in such a positive manner.




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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN, WU HUIM

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