In part because of his expressive phrasing and graceful interpretation, Astaire was chosen to introduce many now-classic songs, including standards by Cole Porter (example, "Night and Day"), his friend Irving Berlin ("Let's Face the Music and Dance"), Jerome Kern ("The Way You Look Tonight"), Johnny Mercer ("One for My Baby") and George and Ira Gershwin ("They Can't Take That Away from Me").
Fred Astaire is interred at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, California, USA, the same cemetery where Ginger Rogers, is located. (http://encyclopaediaoftrivia.blogspot.com/2011/09/fred-astaire.html)
This Heart Of Mine
Fred Astaire Lyrics
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Or the glamorous sky of blue
Maybe it was the mood I was in
Or maybe it was really you, really you
This heart of mine was doing very well
The world was fine as far as i could tell
And then quite suddenly i saw you, and i dreamed of gay amours
This heart of mine is gaily dancing now
I taste the wine of real romancing now
Somehow this crazy world has taken on a wonderful design
As long as life endures, it's yours, this heart of mine
The song "This Heart of Mine" by Fred Astaire is a lively, upbeat tune that seems to be about falling in love suddenly and deeply. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer isn't quite sure what caused his sudden change of heart - he mentions the music, the sky, and his own mood as possible culprits. However, in the end he decides that it must have been the person he's fallen for who is responsible for his newfound happiness.
The singer of the song seems to be someone who is generally content with their life but suddenly feels like they've found something missing when they meet this special person. The lyrics describe how his heart was "doing very well" before he met this person but now it's "gaily dancing" and he's experiencing "real romancing" for the first time. The line about waking up at dawn singing "sentimental overtures" suggests that this newfound love has completely taken over his thoughts and emotions.
Overall, "This Heart of Mine" is a joyful celebration of falling in love and the transformative power it can have on a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it was the music
Perhaps it was the melody that set my heart aglow
Or the glamorous sky of blue
Maybe it was the beautiful blue sky that made me feel so alive
Maybe it was the mood I was in
It's possible that my happy state of mind contributed to this feeling
Or maybe it was really you, really you
But in truth, it was likely your presence that filled my heart with joy
This heart of mine was doing very well
My heart was content and at peace with the world
The world was fine as far as I could tell
Everything seemed to be in order, and I had no complaints
And then quite suddenly I saw you, and I dreamed of gay amours
But upon encountering you, my dreams turned to thoughts of an exciting romance
At dawn I wake up singing sentimental overtures
I find myself singing sweet, tender tunes at the break of day
This heart of mine is gaily dancing now
My heart is now full of joy and dancing with happiness
I taste the wine of real romancing now
I am now experiencing the true pleasure of being in love
Somehow this crazy world has taken on a wonderful design
The world, once chaotic, now seems to make perfect sense and is a beautifully designed place
As long as life endures, it's yours, this heart of mine
My heart belongs to you, and it always will, as long as I live
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR FREED, HARRY WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bugleboy 452
His vocals were so smooth
Kroonerguy
Correction: Fred Astaire died in 1987, not in 1967.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Thanks. It was a typo! Corrected!!!
TheZenitsuFan!
And he thought he couldn't sing