Beauty and the Beast
James Galway;Julian Lee Lyrics
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Weaving down a byroad, singing the song
That's my kind of highroad gone wrong
My-my
Smile at least
You can't say no to the Beauty and the Beast
Something in the day
Nothing is wrong but darling
Something's in the way
There's slaughter in the air
Protest on the wind
Someone else inside me
Someone could get skinned, how?
My-my
Someone fetch a priest
You can't say no to the Beauty and the Beast
Darling
My-my
You can't say no to the Beauty and the Beast
(Liebling)
My-my
You can't say no to the Beauty and the Beast
I wanted to believe me
I wanted to be good
I wanted no distractions
Like every good boy should
My-my
Nothing will corrupt us
Nothing will compete
Thank god heaven left us
Standing on our feet
My-my
Beauty and the Beast
My-my
Just Beauty and the Beast
You can't say no to the Beauty and the Beast
Darling
My-my
My
My-my
My
Interpretation:
"Beauty and the Beast" is a song that tells the story of two lovers who are quite opposite in terms of their personalities but still manage to come together. The singer acknowledges that they are on a wrong path, but they enjoy it nonetheless. In the second verse, the singer talks about some internal battles, such as the presence of "someone else" inside him or her, and they are afraid some parts of them might get hurt because of it. The whole song has a sense of urgency and tension, with a slight edge of danger.
However, despite all this chaos, the singer sees themselves and their partner as "Beauty and the Beast" who can't be separated. There is a deep bond between them that nothing can break. The singer ends the song with the line "You can't say no to the Beauty and the Beast," emphasizing that their love is inevitable and undeniable.
Line by Line Meaning
Weaving down a byroad, singing the song
Traveling down an unfamiliar path while joyfully singing a melody
That's my kind of highroad gone wrong
Preferring an unexpected journey instead of a predictable path
My-my
Expressing surprise or amazement
Smile at least
Encouraging others to maintain a positive attitude
You can't say no to the Beauty and the Beast
Acknowledging the irresistible pull of love despite its unconventional form
Something in the night
Feeling an undefined unease in the darkness
Something in the day
Feeling a lurking disturbance in the daylight
Nothing is wrong but darling
Despite nothing appearing to be amiss, feeling unsettled
Something's in the way
Something is hindering progress, creating an obstacle
There's slaughter in the air
Sensing a negative, violent energy in the atmosphere
Protest on the wind
Perceiving a message of resistance or dissent being carried on the wind
Someone else inside me
Feeling a split identity within oneself
Someone could get skinned, how?
Questioning the potential danger of the situation
Someone fetch a priest
Requesting spiritual guidance or intervention
I wanted to believe me
Desiring self-acceptance and self-belief
I wanted to be good
Aspiring to be a positive, morally upright person
I wanted no distractions
Striving for focus and clarity
Like every good boy should
Adhering to the societal expectations of being a well-behaved, obedient young man
Nothing will corrupt us
Believing in the strength of the bond between the two lovers and the ability to withstand temptation
Nothing will compete
Feeling that the love between the two is all-consuming and cannot be challenged or overpowered
Thank god heaven left us
Expressing gratitude for divine intervention that allowed their love to flourish
Standing on our feet
Experiencing a sense of stability and independence
Just Beauty and the Beast
Focusing solely on the love shared between the two despite societal disapproval
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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