My Song
Frank Sinatra & Judy Garland Lyrics
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This is my song
This is my song, my serenade to you
The world
Cannot be wrong
If in this world
There is you
Without your love there is no day
So love
This is my song
This is my song, my serenade to you
I care not what the world may say
Without your love there is no day
So love
This is my song
This is my song
My serenade
To you
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's song "This Is My Song" are a heartfelt expression of love and adoration towards a significant other. The first verse begins with the declaration that this song is Sinatra's serenade to his loved one. He goes on to say that even though the world may be wrong about many things, it cannot be wrong in recognizing the importance and beauty of his relationship with his partner. In fact, he claims that without their love, there would be no purpose or reason to face every new day. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing that this song is indeed Sinatra's declaration of love to his significant other.
The final verse delivers another powerful message of unconditional love, stating that no matter how bright the stars may shine or how many wonders the world may behold, they will always pale in comparison to the love that he feels towards his partner. The final line, "This is my song, my serenade to you," brings the song's message full circle, as Sinatra reaffirms that the purpose of this song is to express his love and admiration for the special person in his life.
Overall, the lyrics to "This Is My Song" represent an unapologetic expression of love and devotion, perfectly encapsulated within Sinatra's smooth, soulful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Love
The emotion of love
This is my song
This is the song I want to dedicate to you
This is my song, my serenade to you
This song is my way of expressing my love to you
The world
The entirety of society
Cannot be wrong
The world cannot be mistaken
If in this world
If in the world we live in
There is you
If you are in it
I care not what the world may say
I don't care about society's opinions if I have your love
Without your love there is no day
I cannot imagine a day without your love
So love
So please love me
My serenade
My musical expression
To you
Towards you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES CHAPLIN
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@jonathankieranwriter
At the time this Garland TV special was filmed by CBS in early 1962, Judy Garland was by far the biggest name in entertainment, once again. Her 1961 concert tour broke all existing records at the time, and her live album, Judy at Carnegie Hall, had become a national phenomenon—knocking Elvis off the top spot to claim a stunning 13 weeks (over three months) at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, on its way to spending a total of 107 weeks on the Billboard Top 200.
At the same time as fronting a multi-million selling double album, she also starred in one of the biggest dramatic film box office hits of 1961, Judgment At Nuremburg, for which she would get an Oscar nomination.
In early 1962, just before this special, she became the youngest person and first woman to win the coveted Irving Thalberg Award for “contributions to entertainment”. A few weeks later she became the then-record highest paid entertainer in Las Vegas history when Vegas was still a mecca for only the hottest stars (not nostalgia acts).
This special, The Judy Garland Show, was aired to the highest ratings in CBS history. Weeks later, Judy won five Grammy Awards for ‘Judy at Carnegie Hall’—including Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year … making her the first woman in history to win Grammy Album of the Year and first in history to win for a live album.
She and her special with Frank and Dean were nominated for Emmys (she didn’t win—despite many nominations, the Emmy was the only major award refused to her.)
So those who say she didn’t “look her best” here might want some historical perspective. Garland was cutting out the pills that she had been taught since childhood to use to keep her 4’11” frame “camera skinny,” she was healthy and letting herself gain a bit of weight, and had become—again—the biggest star in the world, back in the days when “star” meant something.
Give her a break and enjoy the ebullient talent. Frank and Dean were guesting on her show, at this point … not vice versa.
@snoops71
To all of the young people who are listening to this kind of music, DO NOT STOP!!! You are helping to keep it alive. This is classic!
@Jpsallay
I’m 25, and I watch this since I was 16… just perfect
@tamerlanenj
Frank and Dean are totally overmatched
@lenwelch2195
Judy’s voice soars effortlessly - the sound a heart would make if it could sing . All three here are tickled to be singing together ,pure electricity of talent. These three show what true talent is - no back drop, no dancers , no low cut dresses , just three legends having fun and bringing down the house.
@FLBoy46
This is from 1962 when Judy was 40 yrs old and was Emmy-nominated. She had just come off her world tour and that fantastic 1961 Carnegie Hall showstopper performance. It's available on DVD and I urge everyone to get your hands on a copy. It's a great show!!!
@joangabassampedro5446
Amazing! I'm 16 years old and I still love Judy and Frank a lot, more than all these commercial pop singers...
@carltrotter7622
Don't Forget Dean Martin!
@elizabethdacosta5601
I’ve seen this hundreds of times and it’s never enough!! Amazing talent and elegance. Three legends sharing the stage; how on earth did such a thing happen! Thank you whoever is responsible for this video! (Judy is my favorite, no one can compare)
@helloimtess
it's so depressing knowing there will never be greats like this again.
@PeaceFan1
3 Stars but only ONE JUDY!!!! I couldn't take my eyes off HER!!! BRILLIANT! We Don't have Stars like THIS, of THIS Caliber Anymore!!! xoxoxoxooo