Too Marvelous For Words
Georgie Auld & His Orchestra Lyrics


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You're just too marvelous
Too marvelous for words
Like glorious, glamorous
And that old standby, amorous

It's all too wonderful
I'll never find the words
That say enough, tell enough
I mean, they just aren't swell enough

You're much too much
And just too very, very
To ever be in Webster's Dictionary

And so I'm borrowing
A love song from the birds
To tell you that you're marvelous
Too marvelous for words

And so I'm borrowing
A love song from the birds
To tell you that you're marvelous

Too marvelous for words
Too marvelous for words

Overall Meaning

In the song "Too Marvelous For Words" by Georgie Auld & His Orchestra, the lyrics express an overwhelming admiration and adoration for someone who is perceived as being truly extraordinary and remarkable. The repetition of the phrase "Too marvelous for words" emphasizes the idea that the subject of the song is beyond description and exceeds any verbal expression. The use of words like "glorious" and "glamorous" adds to the sense of how truly exceptional this person is, evoking feelings of awe and wonder.


The singer marvels at the incomparable nature of this individual, feeling that they are just too wonderful to be captured adequately in language. The struggle to find sufficient words to convey the depth of their feelings reflects the limitations of human expression when faced with such magnificence. The lyrics suggest that conventional terms of affection like "amorous" fall short in encapsulating the essence of this person's greatness, indicating that they are on a level beyond ordinary understanding.


The lyrics continue to extol the exalted status of the subject, describing them as "much too much" and "just too very, very," further emphasizing the extreme and unparalleled nature of their qualities. The playful reference to not being able to find this person in Webster's Dictionary humorously suggests that their greatness transcends even the confines of linguistic classification and definition. This subversion of traditional notions of language and description highlights the ineffable and transcendent nature of the subject's impact.


By borrowing a metaphorical "love song from the birds," the singer attempts to convey the sentiment that this person is truly exceptional and deserves the highest form of admiration and praise. The repetition of the final chorus underscores the message that this individual is truly "marvelous" beyond measure, expressing a deep sense of love and reverence that defies adequate verbal expression. Overall, the lyrics of "Too Marvelous For Words" celebrate the indescribable wonder and beauty of a person who is truly extraordinary and beyond compare.


Line by Line Meaning

You're just too marvelous
You are incredibly amazing


Too marvelous for words
Beyond description


Like glorious, glamorous
Radiant and captivating


And that old standby, amorous
Tried and true romantic


It's all too wonderful
Absolutely fantastic


I'll never find the words
Unable to fully express


That say enough, tell enough
To convey the depth adequately


I mean, they just aren't swell enough
The words are not good enough


You're much too much
You are overwhelmingly impressive


And just too very, very
Exceptionally and extremely


To ever be in Webster's Dictionary
Defies simple definition


And so I'm borrowing
Taking inspiration from


A love song from the birds
Drawing on nature to show affection


To tell you that you're marvelous
Expressing your incredible nature


Too marvelous for words
Impossible to fully describe




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, RICHARD A. WHITING

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