Wouldn't It Be Loverly?
Glenn Kezer Lyrics
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I think I'll take me to Paree.
Mmmmmm.
The mistress wants to open up
The castle in Capri.
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea!
Mmmm, Mmmm, wouldn't it be loverly?
Far away from the cold night air.
With one enormous chair,
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Lots of choc'lates for me to eat,
Lots of coal makin' lots of 'eat.
Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet,
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Aow, so loverly sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still.
I would never budge 'till spring
Crept over me windowsill.
Someone's 'ead restin' on my knee,
Warm an' tender as 'e can be.
'ho takes good care of me,
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly
The song "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" is a song from the musical "My Fair Lady," which was written by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. The song is sung by the character Eliza Doolittle in the play, who is a poor flower girl dreaming of a better life. The song's lyrics reflect Eliza's desire for a more comfortable and luxurious lifestyle.
The first verse of the song sets the scene of Eliza's mundane life in town, which she finds dull. She dreams of traveling to Paris or Capri, where she can experience a more lavish lifestyle. The second verse outlines Eliza's simple desires; a warm and cozy room, chocolates to eat, and someone to take care of her. Eliza's yearning for a better life is palpable throughout the song, and the refrain "wouldn't it be loverly?" emphasizes her longing for a life that seems out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
It's rather dull in town,
Living in this town has been quite boring recently, I need a change.
I think I'll take me to Paree.
I am contemplating traveling to Paris for a change of scenery.
The mistress wants to open up
The castle in Capri.
My lady friend desires to host events at her castle in Capri.
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea!
My physician suggests I should spend a tranquil summer near the ocean.
All I want is a room somewhere,
I only desire to have a cozy room in a peaceful place.
Far away from the cold night air.
I want to escape from the chilly atmosphere of my current location.
With one enormous chair,
Having one gigantic chair in my room is all I need.
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Wouldn't that be delightful?
Lots of choc'lates for me to eat,
I would appreciate having many chocolates available to consume.
Lots of coal makin' lots of 'eat.
Having an abundance of coal to keep me warm would be fantastic.
Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet,
I long for a place where my face, hands, and feet can be comfortably warm.
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Wouldn't that be delightful?
Aow, so loverly sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still.
Just imagining a place where I can sit peacefully without any movement is so pleasing.
I would never budge 'till spring
Crept over me windowsill.
I wouldn't move until the arrival of springtime seeping in through my windowsill.
Someone's 'ead restin' on my knee,
It is wonderful to have someone's head rest on my knee.
Warm an' tender as 'e can be.
It is so pleasant when the person's head resting on my knee is a warm and tender partner.
'ho takes good care of me,
It is even better when this person takes great care of me as well.
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Wouldn't that be delightful?
Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly
How beautiful, lovely, and wonderful it would be.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
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