Berlin, who was Jewish, was one of the few Tin Pan Alley/Broadway songwriters who wrote both lyrics and music for his songs. Although he never learned to read music beyond a rudimentary level, he composed over 3,000 songs. Many of his songs, including "God Bless America", "White Christmas", "Alexander's Ragtime Band", and "There's No Business Like Show Business," left an indelible mark on American music and culture. He produced 17 film scores and 21 Broadway scores, in addition to his individual songs.
IsnT This A Lovely Day
Irving Berlin Lyrics
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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.
The song "Isn't This A Lovely Day" by Irving Berlin was first introduced in the musical film "Top Hat" in 1935. The song is a duet between the characters played by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers while they are caught in the rain. The lyrics describe the inclement weather, but the singer chooses to focus on the positive aspects of the situation, which is being together with his/her beloved.
The first stanza of the song captures the attention and sets the mood for the rest of the lyrics by describing the gloomy weather outside. The thunder and lightning have their way, making it seem frightening, but despite that, the character still believes it's a lovely day. The second stanza emphasizes the fact that the weather keeps them together, and the singer believes that everything is okay. The final stanza focuses on the idea that even though they are caught in the storm, they can still see the sun and be cozy and warm together.
There are different interpretations of the song, but the most common one refers to the fact that love can make even the worst situations feel lovely. The music and lyrics work together to create a happy and romantic atmosphere that conveys the idea of a perfect moment, regardless of the weather. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, and it has become a classic that is still widely listened to today.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather is frightening,
The current weather is scaring me.
The thunder and lightning
The sounds of thunder and lightning can be heard.
Seem to be having their way,
It appears that the weather conditions are in control.
But as far as I'm concerned,
Despite the situation,
It's a lovely day.
I feel like it's a wonderful day.
The turn in the weather
The change in weather condition
Will keep us together
Will help us stay as a pair.
So I can honestly say
Therefore, with honesty, I say
That as far as I'm concerned,
For me
It's a lovely day and everything's OK.
The weather is still desirable, and the situation is under control, even though there is a storm.
Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain?
Isn't this a great day to experience precipitation?
You were going on your way,
You were initially leaving.
Now you've got to remain.
But presently, you 're stuck with me.
Just as you were going,
Exactly when you were leaving,
Leaving me all at sea,
And making me feel confused and unsure,
The clouds broke, they broke,
Suddenly, the cloudy skies cleared up,
And oh what a break for me.
And that was a relief for me.
I can see the sun up high,
The sun is now visible after the storm.
Though we're caught in a storm.
Though the storm is still going on.
I can see where you and I could be cozy and warm.
Despite the storm, we can still keep each other comfortable and cozy together.
Let the rain pitter patter,
Rainfall sounds like a soothing pittering sound.
But it really doesn't matter
But it doesn't matter,
If the skies are grey.
Even if the skies are dull.
Long as I can be with you,
As long as I get to stay by your side,
It's a lovely day.
It will always be a lovely day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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@orchardist6529
Wonderful TORME, SO SADLY MISSED.
@retrothingz
What a fine and versatile talent was the late, great Mel Torme.
@01ZaRa10
Thank you so much, João! How sweet of you! I really like this piece, a lovely song. Have a great day :) Zuzana
@claudiabrecht56
You got to live
@MrJamesGoertzen
His accuracy with those notes at the beginning is completely unbelievable. Mel is classic talent, I'd take velvet over ol' blue eyes any day.
@matheus5230
Sinatra at his prime in the 50s was still awesome though
@reinaldodesiderio7361
THE velvet Voice
@queenclaudiaii2938
"Mel torme has permission." ~ Claudia and Ara
@yashthakur386
Mel Tormé
The weather is frightening.
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
So I can honestly say,
That as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
And everything's okay.
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 gray.
Long as I can be with you, it's a lovely day
@elizabethboyk2192
:D