I Hear a Rhapsody
Frank Sinatra & The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Lyrics


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And when I hear you call so softly to me,
I don't hear a call at all, I hear a rhapsody.
And when your sparkling eyes are smiling at me,
Then soft through the starlit skies, I hear a rhapsody
My days are so blue when you're away,
My heart longs for you, so won't you stay?
My darling, hold me tight and whisper to me
Then soft through the starry night I hear a rhapsody




Overall Meaning

In Frank Sinatra's "I Hear a Rhapsody," the lyrics describe the feeling of being in love with someone and how everything around feels like a beautiful symphony. The singer describes that when they hear their loved one call out to them, it doesn't feel like a typical call, but rather a melodic rhapsody. Even when their significant other's eyes sparkle and smile at them, it's as if they can hear a rhapsody floating through the starlit skies.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses their longing for their loved one to stay close and hold them tight. When they do, it feels like a symphony is playing softly through the starry night. The lyrics convey the idea that being in love is a magical experience that makes everything seem like it's part of a beautiful musical composition.


Overall, "I Hear a Rhapsody" is a charming love song that emphasizes the symphonic nature of falling in love. It demonstrates how powerful love can be and how it can transform the world around us into something amazing.


Line by Line Meaning

And when I hear you call so softly to me,
When I hear your gentle voice calling out to me,


I don't hear a call at all, I hear a rhapsody.
I don't just hear a simple call, I hear a beautiful melody that fills me with delight.


And when your sparkling eyes are smiling at me,
When your bright eyes light up with a smile aimed at me,


Then soft through the starlit skies, I hear a rhapsody
I hear a sweet, harmonious tune drifting gently through the starry night.


My days are so blue when you're away,
When you're not here beside me, my days seem dull and lifeless,


My heart longs for you, so won't you stay?
My heart yearns for your presence, so I plead with you to stay close by me.


My darling, hold me tight and whisper to me
My beloved, embrace me tightly and speak softly and sweetly to me,


Then soft through the starry night I hear a rhapsody
As we hold each other through the night, I am filled with a beautiful, peaceful melody that permeates my senses.




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