Emily
Fumio Yasuda 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 Fumio Yasuda is a touching tribute to a woman named Emily. The lyrics describe Emily in a very poetic way, comparing her to the murmur of May, the sound of silver bells, coral shells, and carousels. There is a sense of wonder and playfulness in these images, further emphasized by the laughter of children at play.


As the chorus repeats 'Emily, Emily, Emily', the listener is transported to a new scene, where two lovers are alone and out of sight, seeing images in the firelight. The song takes on a dreamy quality here, as the images in their minds are visualized by the artist, who sees a family. Through his own vision and the lens of the lovers' imaginations, Emily reappears, imbued with even more meaning and love.


Overall, 'Emily' can be interpreted as a song about remembering and cherishing someone special. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Emily and all the things that make her unique, and through the eyes of different people, she takes on new dimensions and becomes even more special. It is a gentle and reflective song that captures the poignancy of loved ones who are no longer with us.


Line by Line Meaning

Emily, Emily, Emily
The repetition of Emily's name emphasizes her importance.


Has the murmuring sound of may
Emily's presence is similar to the gentle, calming sounds of springtime.


All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily represents beauty, magic, and joy, like the enchanting objects mentioned in this line.


And the laughter of children at play
Emily brings happiness and reminds us of the simple joys of life.


Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeating her name creates a dreamlike atmosphere.


And we fade to a marvelous view
By thinking of Emily, we are transported to a wonderful place.


Two lovers alone and out of sight
The imagined scene is of two people in love, hidden away from the rest of the world.


Seeing images in the firelight
As they gaze into the flames, they see beautiful, meaningful images.


As my eyes visualize a family
The artist also dreams of a family, inspired by Emily's spirit.


They see Emily, Emily
The lovers see Emily too, indicating that she is a symbol of love and family for everyone.


Too
The word 'too' is likely meant to emphasize the previous line, as if agreeing with the statement.




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

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