During her long career, she made a total of 73 films, and is noted for her role as Fred Astaire's romantic interest and dancing partner in a series of ten Hollywood musical films that revolutionized the genre. She also achieved success in a variety of film roles, and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Kitty Foyle (1940).
She ranks #14 on the list of AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars.
Isn't This A Lovely Day
Ginger Rogers Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way
But as far as I'm concerned
It's a lovely day
The turn in the weather
Will keep us together
That as far as I'm concerned
It's a lovely day and everything's OK
Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain?
You were going on your way
Now you've got to remain
Just as you were going
Leaving me all at sea
The clouds broke, they broke
And oh what a break for me
I can see the sun up high
Though we're caught in a storm
I can see where you and I could be cozy and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are grey
Long as I can be with you
It's a lovely day
In Fred Astaire's Isn't This a Lovely Day, the lyrics seem to express a feeling of contentment despite the unfavorable weather. While the weather may be daunting with thunder and lightning, the singer sees it as a beautiful day where he can spend time with his loved one. The storm serves as a catalyst for the couple to stay together, and the singer views the rain as pitter-patter, insignificant in comparison to being with his loved one.
The song captures the feeling of being in love and how it makes even the dreariest days feel like heaven. The use of metaphors such as the thunder and lightning that represent the challenges in relationships and how they can bring couples closer is true to life. The lyrics also showcase how it's not the external factors that matter in love, but the fact that the two are together, making it a beautiful day.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather is frightening
The current weather conditions are scary and uncomfortable.
The thunder and lightning
The noise and flashes caused by the storm.
Seem to be having their way
The storm seems to be in control and dominating the surroundings.
But as far as I'm concerned
However, from my point of view or personal experience...
It's a lovely day
This is still a beautiful day despite the storm.
The turn in the weather
The sudden change in the weather...
Will keep us together
Will prevent us from parting ways or being separated.
So I can honestly say
Therefore, I can truthfully affirm...
That as far as I'm concerned
That from my perspective...
It's a lovely day and everything's okay
The day is still beautiful and there's nothing to worry about.
Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain?
Despite the storm, isn't it still a beautiful day to experience the rain while being together?
You were going on your way
You were about to leave or go.
Now you've got to remain
But now you have to stay with me due to the storm.
Just as you were going
Right when you were leaving...
Leaving me all at sea
Abandoning or leaving me feeling lost and confused.
The clouds broke, they broke
Suddenly, the clouds opened up and cleared.
And oh what a break for me
This was very lucky and fortunate for me.
I can see the sun up high
Despite the storm, the sun is still visible in the sky.
Though we're caught in a storm
Despite being stuck in this storm together...
I can see where you and I could be cozy and warm
I can imagine us being comfortable and warm together amidst the storm.
Let the rain pitter-patter
Let the sound of the raindrops create a soothing, peaceful ambiance.
But it really doesn't matter
Nothing else matters or is important at this moment.
If the skies are gray
Even if the sky is gloomy and gray...
Long as I can be with you
As long as we're together...
It's a lovely day
Then this is still a beautiful day.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind