It's Magic
James Brown // Louie Bellson Lyrics


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You sigh and the song begins
You speak and I hear violins
It's magic
(It's magic)

The stars desert the skies
And rush to nestle in your eyes
It's magic
(It's magic)

Without a golden wand
Or mystic charms
Fantastic things begin
When I am in your arms

When we walk hand in hand
The world becomes a wonderland
Oh, it's magic
(It's magic)

How else can I explain
Those rainbows when there is no rain?
It's magic, why do I tell myself
These things that happen
Are all really true

When within my heart I know
The magic is my love for you?
Why do I tell myself
These things that happen
Are all really true

When within my heart I know




The magic is my love for you?
(The magic is my love for you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "It's Magic" depict the magic and beauty found in falling in love. The first verse states that just the sound of the beloved's voice can create music within the singer's heart, while the second verse compares the light of the stars to the light in the beloved's eyes, suggesting that the love shared between them is otherworldly and draws the attention of all that surrounds them. The third verse describes the happiness found when they're together, suggesting their love creates a fantastical world for them to explore, as if they've entered a wonderland.


The chorus questions how to explain the beauty and wonder that their love creates, particularly when things occur that seem impossible or life's difficulties fade away. It proposes that the magic being experienced is not through any mystical power or force, but from the love between the two individuals. The singer is aware that there is no greater explanation for the beautiful experiences shared together than the love they have for each other.


Line by Line Meaning

You sigh and the song begins
Your every breath is enchanting, and it sets the mood for something magical to happen.


You speak and I hear violins
Your every word is like music to my ears, and it fills me with an indescribable feeling of joy and wonder.


It's magic
The love I have for you is so powerful that it feels like something supernatural.


(It's magic)
This feeling is so pervasive and all-encompassing that I can only describe it as magic.


The stars desert the skies
Even the brightest stars lose some of their luster when compared to the shine in your eyes.


And rush to nestle in your eyes
The heavens themselves seem to gravitate toward you, as if they are drawn irresistibly to your captivating gaze.


Without a golden wand
I don't need any kind of mystical object or supernatural power to experience something truly amazing when I am with you.


Or mystic charms
There is nothing that can compare to the simple, everyday wonders that become magical when seen through the lens of my love for you.


Fantastic things begin
When the two of us are together, the world seems to be full of endless possibilities and incredible potential.


When we walk hand in hand
I feel like nothing can stop us when we are united like this.


The world becomes a wonderland
Everything around us is imbued with an air of magic and wonder, and the most ordinary things seem extraordinary.


Oh, it's magic
It's hard to put into words just how special and transformative this feeling truly is.


(It's magic)
But there's no denying that there is something truly magical about the love I have for you.


How else can I explain
I struggle to put this sensation into words, as it is so unlike anything else I have ever experienced.


Those rainbows when there is no rain?
Even the most impossible-seeming things feel within reach when I am with you.


It's magic, why do I tell myself
Part of me can't believe that this is real, and I have to keep reminding myself that it's not all some dream or trick of the mind.


These things that happen
All the amazing moments that we share together, which seem almost too good to be true.


Are all really true
I have to remind myself that this is, in fact, reality, and that the love I share with you is a very real, very powerful thing.


When within my heart I know
Though sometimes my mind can be filled with doubt, my heart tells a different story.


The magic is my love for you?
The true magic in my life is the love that I feel for you, and the way that it transforms every aspect of my existence.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN

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Comments from YouTube:

Jose galdino

Ele é maravilhoso...salve o DEUS da SOUL MUSIC

Sheila Smale

One of his best. Never a hit, never sang in a live show, but, wow, sooooooooooooooo soulful.

Jean-Luc Bersou

Chef-d'oeuvre ! Incredible voice and expression ,fantastic arrangement ,gorgeous
tone (guitar and brass) .No machine but MUSICIANS ,Human "SOUL on TOP" !

catirerubio

that man could expand the big band. Fantastic!

Horace Dunkley

Breath taking behind a big band

bettojazz1

ke bello tema de james brown, me acuerdo ke ese  elepe lo compre en tacora aya por  el año 77-78,bello recuerdos de mi juventud

Dominique Jones

Just ran across this

djw sam

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