My Romance
James Taylor Lyrics


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My romance doesn't need to have a moon in the sky.
My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by.
No month of May, no shining star, no hideaway, no soft guitar.

My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain.
Wide-awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
Cause my romance doesn't need a thing but you.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics in James Taylor's song "My Romance" communicate the notion that true love doesn't need external factors such as a moon in the sky, a blue lagoon, or a castle in Spain, to be romantic. Instead, the singer suggests that his own active imagination and his partner are all he needs to experience true romance. The song seems to be about valuing the simple joys of a shared experience with a significant other and not being swayed by grandiose and stereotypical romantic gestures.


The lyrics convey the idea that the singer has all he needs to create his own dreamlike romance, without relying on the cliches of starry nights or a knight's castle. For him, the mere presence of his partner is enough to bring him happiness and fulfillment. This message is an important reminder to look beyond surface-level expectations of romance and find joy in the simple aspects of a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

My romance doesn't need to have a moon in the sky.
The love I feel doesn't necessitate a romantic or spectacular environment.


My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by.
The love I have doesn't need a picturesque location or a stunning view.


No month of May, no shining star, no hideaway, no soft guitar.
A romantic setting, a starry night, a private escape, or even a soothing music, do not make any more difference to the love I feel.


My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
I don't need any grand and spectacular structure or setting to feel the depth of my love.


nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain.
I don't need anything musical or artistic to sustain the feeling of my love.


Wide-awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
I can experience the most amazing and extraordinary feelings of love, even in a conscious state of mind.


Cause my romance doesn't need a thing but you.
All that is necessary to fulfill my heart with love is your presence.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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