Prelude
Hal and the Big 5 Lyrics
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A song in blue
Like a flower crying
For the dew
That was my heart serenading you
My prelude to a kiss
If you hear a song that grows
That was my heart trying to compose
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song so gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
“Prelude to a Kiss” by Hal and the Big 5 is a romantic ballad that speaks about the songwriter’s love and longing for someone special. The lyrics convey the emotions of a heart that's full of tender sentiments of love and affection. The song divides itself into two parts, the first starts with the line "If you hear a song in blue" indicating the songwriter's desire to serenade their lover with a romantic melody. The lyrics also mention that the songwriter wishes for their lover to understand the depth of their affection, as they compare it to a flower crying for dew. The second part of the song delves deeper into the songwriter's emotions and how difficult it is for him to compose something that would truly express his love for his lover. The lyrics mention that the song is simple, yet it holds an emotional depth that could be turned into a symphony.
The song has a melodic and melancholic tone that adds to the overall theme of the song. The repetitive use of the word "prelude" helps create a musical metaphor that signifies the beginning of a love story that is yet to be realized. The imagery of the melody crying for the dew and the flower is used to evoke emotions of longing and a desire for something that is missing.
Line by Line Meaning
If you hear
If you happen to come across a song...
A song in blue
One that feels melancholic, perhaps sad...
Like a flower crying
Similar to a flower shedding dew, as if shedding tears...
For the dew
Missing something, such as the presence of another person...
That was my heart serenading you
That emotion was me expressing my love for you...
My prelude to a kiss
This is a prior expression of my desire to kiss you...
If you hear a song that grows
If the melody continues to develop and evolve...
From my tender sentimental woes
A result of my sensitive emotions, thinking and reflections...
That was my heart trying to compose
These feelings were being translated into the composition of a song...
A prelude to a kiss
A piece of music that encapsulates my desire to have a romantic encounter...
Though it's just a simple melody
Even though the tune is basic...
With nothing fancy
Devoid of any complex arrangements or additional layers...
Nothing much
Not particularly special or remarkable...
You could turn it to a symphony
It has the potential to be transformed into an elaborate masterpiece...
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
In the style of a composition by Shubert but with added elements reminiscent of Gershwin...
Oh how my love song gently cries
This is the sound of my love song, expressing itself through gentle notes...
For the tenderness within your eyes
It's directed at you, as seen in the kindness and compassion of your gaze...
My love is a prelude that never dies
My love for you is a never-ending introduction to something larger and ongoing...
A prelude to a kiss
An opening for intimacy and closeness between us...
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Irving Gordon
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