Wouldn't It Be Loverly?
Gordon Dilworth/Rod McLennan/Stanley Holloway Lyrics
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Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Oh wouldn't it be loverly?
Lots of chocolates for me to ate
Lost of coal making 'eat
Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet
Oh so loverly sittin abso-blummen-lutely still
I would never bug 'til spring
Creped over me window sill
Some one's 'ead resten' on my knee
Warm and tender as 'e can be
Who'd take good care of me
Oh wouldn't it be loverly?
Wouldn't it be loverly?
Loverly
Loverly
Loverly
Loverly
The song "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" from the musical My Fair Lady conveys a sense of longing for a comfortable and peaceful life. The singer expresses a desire for a room to call their own, away from the cold night air. They long for an enormous chair to lounge in and indulge in chocolates and coal fires to combat the chill. The singer dreams of being cared for by someone warm and tender, who would take care of them. The song's wistful tone conveys a yearning for a simpler, more comfortable life.
This song was written by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe for the musical My Fair Lady, which premiered in 1956. It was first performed by Julie Andrews, who played Eliza Doolittle in the original Broadway production. The song became one of the most popular numbers from the musical, and has been covered by many artists over years.
Line by Line Meaning
Oll I want is a room somewhere
All I want is a cozy room in some place where I can relax.
Far away from the cold night air
I desire to stay away from cold chilly air when I am inside.
With one enormous chair
There should be a big comfortable chair in the room, where I can sit and unwind.
Oh wouldn't it be loverly?
Wouldn't it be delightful if my wishes get fulfilled?
Lots of chocolates for me to ate
I want lots and lots of chocolates to eat.
Lost of coal making 'eat
There should be a lot of coal to keep the room nice and warm.
Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet
I would like my face, hands, and feet to be warm, cozy, and comfortable.
Oh wouldn't it be loverly?
Wouldn't it be wonderful if my dreams come true?
Oh so loverly sittin abso-blummen-lutely still
It would be extremely pleasant to sit calmly without any disturbance.
I would never bug 'til spring
I wouldn't be bothered until the arrival of spring season.
Creped over me window sill
I want the window to be enclosed with a curtain to avoid any external disturbances.
Some one's 'ead resten' on my knee
It would be lovely if somebody rested their head on my knee.
Warm and tender as 'e can be
The person resting their head on my knee should exude warmth, love, and tenderness.
Who'd take good care of me
The person resting their head on my knee should also take good care of me.
Oh wouldn't it be loverly?
It would be exciting and amazing if this wish of mine comes true.
Wouldn't it be loverly?
It would be extraordinarily delightful!
Loverly
Beautiful and wonderful!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
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