Nature Boy
J. G. Esquivel Lyrics
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A very strange, enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
J. G. Esquivel's song "Nature boy" tells the story of a boy who is considered to be strange and enchanted by people. They say he wandered far and wide over land and sea. Although he was a little shy and had sad looking eyes, he was wise beyond his years. One day, the singer meets this boy on a magic day, and they have a conversation that ranges from fools to kings. In that conversation, the boy imparts some wisdom, saying that the greatest thing anyone could ever learn is to love and be loved in return.
This song seems to be about the importance of love and how it can change a person's life. The boy is described as strange and enchanted, which could be interpreted as people not accepting him for who he is, but once he learns about love, he becomes wiser and more insightful. The message that the greatest thing anyone could ever learn is to love and be loved in return is something that rings true for everyone. It is one of the simplest yet most profound lessons in life.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy
Once upon a time, there was a boy
A very strange, enchanted boy
He was peculiar and possessed a captivating charm
They say he wandered very far, very far
Legend has it that he traveled great distances
Over land and sea
Through every terrain and across every water body
A little shy and sad of eye
He was introverted and eye contact revealed a hint of melancholy
But very wise was he
Despite his demeanor, he exuded immense wisdom
And then one day
One fateful day
A magic day he passed my way
A day of enchantment when he crossed paths with me
And while we spoke of many things
As we conversed on diverse topics
Fools and kings
From the most mundane to the most powerful
This he said to me
He said to me thus
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
"The most important lesson you'll ever grasp
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Is simply to give and receive love in equal measure"
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Written by: Eden Ahbez
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