Song Is You
Jerome Kern Lyrics
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A beautiful theme of every
Dream I ever knew.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
I feel it start, then melt away.
I hear music when I touch your hand,
A beautiful melody
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
Is this the day?
I alone have heard this lovely strain,
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
Must it be forever inside of me,
Why can't I let it go,
Why can't I let you know,
Why can't I let you know the song
My heart would sing?
That beautiful rhapsody
Of love and youth and spring,
The music is sweet,
The words are true
The song is you.
Jerome Kern's "Song is You" is a beautiful love song that speaks volumes about the depth of emotions that one can experience for a loved one. From the opening lines of the song, it is evident that the singer is having a profound experience in the presence of his beloved. He hears music when he looks at her, and it's a "beautiful theme of every dream" he has ever known. The singer hears this music deep in his heart, and it seems to start but then quickly "melt away." This suggests that the music he hears is fleeting and perhaps represents the intense feelings of love that can be challenging to sustain.
The second verse speaks of the same intense emotions that the singer feels when he touches his beloved. Again, there is mention of a "beautiful melody from some enchanted land" that the singer hears deep in his heart. He wonders if this is the day when he will finally express his feelings to his beloved. In the last verse, the singer reflects on how he alone has heard this beautiful music that represents his feelings for his beloved. He asks himself, "Why can't I let you know the song my heart would sing?" This suggests that the singer is hesitant to express his feelings for some reason, perhaps fearing rejection or not wanting to ruin the beautiful music he hears within himself.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear music when I look at you,
When I see you, I am filled with beautiful music that embodies every dream I've ever had.
A beautiful theme of every
Dream I ever knew.
The music I hear is the perfect melody that embodies every dream I've ever had.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
The music is not just in my ears but deep inside my heart and being.
I feel it start, then melt away.
The music comes on strong then fades away, but it still lingers deep within me.
I hear music when I touch your hand,
Just touching your hand also creates beautiful music in my heart and soul.
A beautiful melody
From some enchanted land.
The beautiful music I hear sounds like it's coming from some sort of enchanted land.
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
Is this the day?
The music makes me wonder if today is the day that we finally become more than just friends.
I alone have heard this lovely strain,
The beautiful music I am hearing is something only I can hear and comprehend the depth of.
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
The music I hear is unique to me and makes me happy in a way that no one else can understand.
Must it be forever inside of me,
I wonder why this beautiful music and my feelings for you have to be kept inside me forever.
Why can't I let it go,
I struggle with the idea of keeping my feelings and the music inside and wish I could just let them go.
Why can't I let you know,
I wish I could let you know about the beautiful music and my feelings for you, but something is holding me back.
Why can't I let you know the song
My heart would sing?
I wish I could tell you about this beautiful music because it's the song my heart truly desires to sing.
That beautiful rhapsody
Of love and youth and spring,
The music I'm hearing is a beautiful piece that embodies the feelings of love, youth, and new beginnings.
The music is sweet,
The words are true
The song is you.
This beautiful music, with its sweet melody and truthful lyrics, is all about you, and you alone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JEROME KERN, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abbie Cawood
This is so stunning!!! Long shot but do you know where I could find the sheet music for this?
Catherine Nicole
I hear music when I look at you,
A beautiful theme of every
Dream I ever knew.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
I feel it start, then melt away.
I hear music when I touch your hand,
A beautiful melody
From some enchanted land.
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
Is this the day?
I alone have heard this lovely strain,
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
Must it be forever inside of me,
Why can't I let it go,
Why can't I let you know,
Why can't I let you know the song
My heart would sing?
That beautiful rhapsody
Of love and youth and spring,
The music is sweet,
The words are true
The song is you.
Tenthgate
genuine, love it