As the most famous classical composition by Gershwin, it established his reputation as a "serious composer."
Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin Lyrics
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(Story about the world)
Suddenly I'm something I'm not
I'm something that you bought
Was it something I said
My friend
Little girl are you tripping on this
You better come up for air
A Story about a girl
A Story about the world
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
Baby girl, stand up and fight
This is not some paradise
It's just where we live
Finally you think you're alright
Then it eats you up alive
You better get used to it
A story about a girl
A story about the world
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
I know
It's stuck inside your head
You're alone
You better get used to it
And I know
The feeling has to end
You're strong
It sucks you in again
And you're lost
You can't make any sense
This world
It tears you limb from limb
And hold on
You're nothing but the best
Are you waking up slowly
Nothing but lonely
Are you waking up
Holding, holding your breath
Are you looking for something
I promise you one thing
I promise I'll always, always
Be there
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
With all my faith
And all my heart
And all those simple things you are
The lyrics to this song appear to be about a girl who is struggling to find her place in the world. She questions whether she is living up to the expectations of others and whether she is making the right choices in life. The singer of the song, possibly a friend or confidante, reassures the girl that she is not alone and promises to always be there for her through the struggles of life.
The song seems to be about the human experience in general as well. The line "This world, it tears you limb from limb" suggests that life can be difficult and challenging, but the singer offers comfort and support to the girl and anyone else who may be listening. The song offers hope and reassurance that, although life may be tough, there are people who care and want to help.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rhapsody In Blue" offer a message of hope and support to anyone who may be struggling in life. They remind us that we are not alone and that there is always someone who cares and wants to help us through the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly I'm something I'm not
I feel as though I have changed in a way that is not true to who I am
I'm something that you bought
I am now a product of something or someone else's influence
Was it something I said
Did my words have a negative effect on you?
Little girl are you tripping on this
Are you struggling to cope with this situation?
Are you tripping all over it
Are you letting this get the better of you?
You better come up for air
You need to take a break and get some perspective
Are you waking up slowly
Are you starting to realize something?
Nothing but lonely
Feelings of isolation and emptiness
Holding, holding your breath
Feeling a sense of anticipation and nervousness
Are you looking for something
Are you searching for a specific answer or solution?
I promise you one thing
I guarantee this one thing
Be there
I will be present and supportive
Baby girl, stand up and fight
You need to be strong and stand up for yourself
This is not some paradise
This is not a perfect world
It's just where we live
This is the reality we face
Finally you think you're alright
You have been doing well until now
Then it eats you up alive
Then everything falls apart and consumes you
You better get used to it
You have to learn to accept and deal with it
With all my faith
With all the hope and belief I have
And all my heart
And all the love and emotion I can offer
And all those simple things you are
And all those things that make you special and unique
I know
I understand
It's stuck inside your head
You can't shake this feeling
You're alone
You feel like you are the only one going through this
And I know
And I understand
The feeling has to end
This pain and struggle cannot last forever
You're strong
You have the power and resilience to overcome this
It sucks you in again
You find yourself falling back into the same pattern
And you're lost
You are unsure of where to turn or what to do next
You can't make any sense
You are struggling to find meaning or clarity
This world
The reality we live in
It tears you limb from limb
It breaks you apart in every way possible
And hold on
Keep holding on and don't give up
You're nothing but the best
You are amazing and capable of great things
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL TURNER, MICHAEL MAIDA, JEREMY TAGGART, DUNCAN COUTTS, JAMIE EDWARDS
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@doodlesbyalex8765
Hey, Reveluvs and Music Enthusiasts!! I'll just be listing down my theories for what could be sampled from this wonderful piece.
0:03 Possible Birthday Intro + vocals
5:28 Possible Birthday Chorus
2:58 Possible Birthday Post Chorus
3:14 Possible Birthday Verse (1?)
3:29 Possible Killing Point??
5:56 Possible Birthday Rap Section
13:40 Possible Birthday Rap Section
15:02 Possible Birthday Adlibs
6:05 Possible Birthday Verse (2?)
14:40 Possible Birthday Chorus
7:51 Possible Birthday Dance Break
8:28 Possible Birthday Dance Break
8:50 Possible Birthday Fan Chant
9:33 Possible Birthday Bridge Rap
10:33 Possible Birthday Bridge
10:02 Possible Birthday Post Bridge
11:40 Possible Birthday Bridge
12:10 Possible Birthday High Notes
12:27 Possible Birthday Killing Point
15:30 Possible Birthday Final Chorus
16:00 Possible Birthday Outro
UPDATE: WE WON, THE BIRTHDAY MV TEASER SAMPLED 0:46, 2:58, AND 5:28
ANOTHER UPDATE: THE SONG IS COMING OUT IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES, SEE YOU ALL ON THE OTHER SIDE!!!
P.S. Check out the Fantasia animation for Rhapsody in Blue, it's one of my childhood favorites!!
@cfang8776
This is how it goes to me:
0:00 to 2:57 - New York City being built and growing
2:57 to 3:33 - walking down 5th Ave. in NYC
3:33 to 4:48 - evening rush hour
4:48 to 4:57 - a bag floating on all the wind currents around the building of NYC
4:57 to 5:56 - a train coming into a city from the country side, and driving next to the interstate full of cars
5:56 to 6:03 - a person riding their bike up a hill
6:03 to 6:12 - a person running to work
6:12 to 7:44 - a lovely elderly couple walking through central park, with a person walking past them every so often
7:44 to 7:54 - a taxi being hailed
7:54 to 8:23 - a family band playing in the subway
8:23 to 8:48 - a pair of birds fluttering around
8:48 to 9:02 - a group of friends stumbling around after a night out
9:02 to 9:32 - a lonely car on the street driving out of town
9:32 to 10:12 - morning rush hour
10:12 to 10:37 - a car accident with an ambulance saving the people
10:37 to 11:23 - all the flowers opening to the sunshine
11:23 to 12:26 - someone leaving the city on the train while crying and waiving goodbye to all their friends
12:26 to 12:36 - a light rain over the town before the train leaves
12:36 to 13:40 - the train leaving and the crying person seeing the realizing that they had made the right decision and seeing the beauty of the country side
13:40 to 14:12 - the lover of the person who left chasing the train because they love that person
14:12 to 14:20 - the lover proposes
14:20 to 14:34 - the couple (engaged now) racing back home
14:34 to 15:02 - the couple gets married
15:02 to 15:29 - the couple rushing to jobs and having a child
15:29 to 16:04 - the child's first parade
16:04 to 16:26 - the family playing in the park at the end of a spectacular day.
Sorry this was so long, I hope you liked my interpretation of this piece. Also, kudos to you for reading all of this.
@gershwingala1914
0:00 Ritornello Theme
3:32 "Train" Theme
4:12 "Stride" Theme
4:59 "Shuffle" Theme
6:12 "Stride Reprise"
7:44 "Ritornello Reprise"
8:51 "Shuffle Reprise"
10:37 "Love" Theme
15:29 "Stride Finale"
16:05 "Ritornello Finale"
@mettycandy
I was born in a generation that allows me to listen to this whenever I want
@purplegurl79
Generation x? 1979
@matthias4522
Yes! But a generation that rather decides to listen simple pop
@madhavraghu
@@matthias4522 You're generalizing. Are you trying to say that the original commenter listens to simple pop?
@sonozaki0000
@@matthias4522 The pretentiousness coming off of you is absolutely nauseating
@milkycat6901
@@matthias4522 aren't you just so smart and pompous
@henryj.8528
When this first premiered in 1924, the audience was silent. Gershwin turned and said "Well, your kids are going to love it."
@johnrice332
@@gavinkennedy1486 I mean nobody nobody calls me yellow
@emanuel-vw8rg
Damn right we loved it.
@mike-fj4vd
@@johnrice332 Or chicken!