I Hear a Rhapsody
Helen Humes Lyrics


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And when I hear you call
So softly to me
I don't hear a call at all
I hear a rhapsody.

And when your sparkling eyes
Are smiling at me,
Then soft through the starlit sky
I hear a rhapsody.

My days are so blue
When you're away.
My heart longs for you
So won't you stay my darling?

Hold me tight!
And whisper to me.
Then soft through a starry night
I hear a rhapsody.

My days are so blue
When you're away.
My heart longs for you
So won't you stay, my darling?

Hold me tight!
And whisper to me.




Then soft through a starry night
I'll a rhapsody.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Helen Humes's song "I Hear a Rhapsody" are about the overwhelming power of love and how it can transcend distance and bring a sense of warmth and comfort to an otherwise lonely and desolate existence. The opening lines "And when I hear you call, so softly to me, I don't hear a call at all, I hear a rhapsody" suggest that the mere sound of a loved one's voice can transport the singer to a place of euphoria and ecstasy, where the world around them fades into the background and all that remains is the warm embrace of their beloved.


The lyrics also speak to the transformative power of physical intimacy, with lines like "Hold me tight, and whisper to me" suggesting that the act of being close to one's partner can evoke a sense of calm and tranquility that is truly unmatched. The final lines of the song "Then soft through a starry night, I hear a rhapsody" provide a sense of closure and contentment, with the singer suggesting that even in the face of the unknown, they can count on the love that they have found to guide them through any challenges that may arise.


Line by Line Meaning

And when I hear you call
When I hear you speak to me,


So softly to me
So gently and quietly,


I don't hear a call at all
It doesn't sound like a simple call or message,


I hear a rhapsody.
It sounds like a beautiful, ecstatic song.


And when your sparkling eyes
When I see the brightness in your eyes,


Are smiling at me,
When you express happiness and joy toward me,


Then soft through the starlit sky
It feels like the entire sky and atmosphere is affected,


I hear a rhapsody.
The music of my heart feels incredibly beautiful.


My days are so blue
My days are sad and gloomy,


When you're away.
When you are not here with me,


My heart longs for you
I yearn for your presence and love,


So won't you stay my darling?
Could you please choose to stay with me and comfort me?


Hold me tight!
I need you to embrace me deeply,


And whisper to me.
Speak quietly in my ear,


Then soft through a starry night
As the night envelops us with stars and peace,


I hear a rhapsody.
I become entranced by the beauty and grace of the moment.


And when your sparkling eyes
Once again, when I observe the brilliance in your eyes,


Are smiling at me,
When you radiate joy and affection in my direction,


Then soft through the starry night
Once again, in the peaceful and beautiful nighttime,


I'll a rhapsody.
I will be swept up into a magical, musical experience.




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All My 78s

Just great mate, Helen Humes has a great voice, all works with the count...

Brian's 78's

posted the benny goodman version too mate.... even better.. but thats just imho
https://youtu.be/9sa8qbLJgKA

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