Emily
Frank Morgan Lyrics


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Emily, Emily, Emily
Has the murmuring sound of may
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play

Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see Emily, Emily

(and we fade to a marvelous view)
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family




They see Emily, Emily
Too

Overall Meaning

The song "Emily" by Frank Morgan is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the name Emily, which connotes the sound of murmuring may and the childhood memories of innocence and joy. The first verse goes on to describe the various images that come to mind when one thinks of the name Emily, including silver bells, coral shells, carousels, and the laughter of children at play. The repetition of the name Emily throughout the song creates a dreamlike atmosphere, invoking a sense of nostalgia and longing for a bygone era of simplicity and wonder.


The second verse describes a couple alone and out of sight, seeing images in the firelight. As the singer visualizes a family, they see Emily, Emily as the embodiment of the ideal family and all that it represents - love, comfort, and security. The song is full of vivid imagery and is a beautifully written tribute to the name Emily, evoking both the memories of the past and the hopes and dreams for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Emily, Emily, Emily
The repetition of her name emphasizes the singer's infatuation with Emily.


Has the murmuring sound of may
Emily's voice and presence evoke the gentle, tranquil qualities of spring.


All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
The singer describes fantastical, otherworldly images that come to mind when he thinks of Emily.


And the laughter of children at play
Emily's aura is associated with the carefree innocence of childhood.


Say Emily, Emily, Emily
The singer urges listeners to say her name, as it sets the stage for the following romantic scenery.


And we fade to a marvelous view
The repetition of the name transitions us to the dreamlike setting of the song.


Two lovers alone and out of sight
The singer imagines himself and Emily as the only two people in the world.


Seeing images in the firelight
As they sit together, the flickering flames inspire vivid visions in their minds.


As my eyes visualize a family
The imagery shifts to the future, as the singer envisions himself starting a family with Emily.


They see Emily, Emily Too
The rest of the group sees the love and potential in Emily that the singer sees.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb

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