Love is a Many Splendoured Thing
Frank Chacksfield Lyrics


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Love is a many splendored thing
It's the April rose that only grows in the early Spring
Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living
The golden crown that makes a man a king
Once on a high and windy hill, In the morning mist
Two lovers kissed and the world stood still
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
Yes, true love's a many splendored thing
Love is a many splendored thing
It's the April rose that only grows in the early Spring
Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living
The golden crown that makes a man a king
Once on a high and windy hill, In the morning mist
Two lovers kissed and the world stood still




Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
Yes, true love's a many splendored thing

Overall Meaning

Frank Chacksfield's song "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" likens love to a beautiful and rare April rose that only blooms in the early spring. The song suggests that love is both a natural impulse and a fundamental reason to live, showcasing its importance as an emotion that adds meaning to life.


The song also suggests that love brings joy and elevation to individuals, as it makes a man feel like a king in comparison to gold. The song then describes a scene of two lovers sharing a moment of intimacy on a high, windy hill in the morning mist. The encounter of the two lovers is portrayed as a moment that stood out from the world as it was at that moment.


The song illustrates how love has a powerful impact on both an individual and the world around them. It described how love can transform a person's life, leaving them filled with a joyous feeling previously unknown in their life. The line "Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing" summarizes this feeling which is caused by the presence of true love in one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is a many splendored thing
Love comes in so many forms and holds within itself many beautiful qualities


It's the April rose that only grows in the early Spring
Love is as rare and delicate as the April rose that blooms only for a short time each year


Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living
Love is a natural force that gives us a purpose to live and brings meaning to our lives


The golden crown that makes a man a king
Love is the prize that makes a man feel powerful and worthy, like a king with a golden crown


Once on a high and windy hill, In the morning mist
A beautiful moment in nature, a location that is magical and remote, full of potential for romance and discovery


Two lovers kissed and the world stood still
The power of love can stop time, allowing two people to connect fully and become lost in the moment


Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
Love has the power to awaken the senses and fill us with joy and inspiration


Yes, true love's a many splendored thing
Reiteration of the statement that love is beautiful and can manifest in many different forms




Writer(s): Paul Webster, Sammy Fain

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