Out Of This World
Gerald Wilson And His Orchestra Lyrics
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When I'm looking at you
I hear out of this world
The music that no mortal ever knew
You're right out of a book
The fairy tale I read when I was five
No armored knight out of a book
Then I
After waiting so long
For the right time
After reaching so long for a star
All at once from long and lonely night time
And despite time, here you are
I cry, "out of this world"
If you said we were through
So let me fly out of this world
And spend the next eternity or two
With you
The lyrics of "Out of This World" by Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra are an ode to a love that feels truly magical and otherworldly. The first stanza describes the impact that being with the object of the singer's affection has on them; it's as if they are transported to another realm where they can hear music that nobody else can hear. The following lines convey the idea that this person is like a character in a fairy tale, so enchanting that it feels unreal. The singer expresses that they dreamed of meeting someone like them but never thought it possible.
The second stanza talks about the longing and the effort that the singer has endured to find this kind of love. They were waiting for the right time and searching for a star, hoping to find someone like the person they're now with. And after all this time, here they are, together. The final lines are an admission of love and devotion. The singer is so captivated by their partner that they say they would want to spend eternity with them. The song masterfully uses fantastic imagery to convey an intense feeling of amazement that's usually hard to articulate through regular means.
Line by Line Meaning
You're clear out of this world
You are beyond comparison to anything in this world
When I'm looking at you
When I look at you, I feel an out-of-body experience
I hear out of this world
I hear an otherworldly music when I am with you
The music that no mortal ever knew
This music is something that no ordinary person has ever experienced
You're right out of a book
You are just like a character from a fairytale I read when I was young
The fairy tale I read when I was five
The storybook that I read as a child of a fantastical world is similar to your incredible nature
No armored knight out of a book
Even the most classic heroes in literature are not as enchanted as I am with you
Was more enchanted by a Loralie
Even the enchanted and mythical water spirit Loralie cannot enchant me as you do
After waiting so long
I have been waiting for you for a long time
For the right time
For the opportune moment to reveal the love I have for you
After reaching so long for a star
I have gone through many struggles to achieve my goals
All at once from long and lonely night time
Suddenly, from the long and lonely nights, you have appeared
And despite time, here you are
Despite the passing of time, you are still here with me
I cry, "out of this world"
I express my feelings for you by saying that you are not from this world
If you said we were through
If you decided to end our relationship
So let me fly out of this world
Let me be with you forever, away from this world
And spend the next eternity or two
Let's spend time together for eternity and beyond
With you
By your side, always
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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