I'd like to teach the World to sing
Jevetta Steele Lyrics
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And furnish it with love.
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves.
I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony.
I'd like to hold it in my arms, And keep it company
I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand.
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace throughout the land.
It's the real thing
What the world wants today,
That's the way it'll stay
With the real thing.
I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony.
A song of peace that echoes on
And never goes away.
Put your hand in my hand
Let's begin today,
With your hand in my hand
Help me find a way.
I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand.
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace throughout the land.
I'd like to teach the world to sing,
In perfect harmony.
A song of peace that echos on,
And never goes away.
The lyrics to Jevetta Steele's "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" convey a powerful message of hope, unity, and peace. The song speaks to the basic human desire for love and connection, and suggests that through music and a shared appreciation of nature, we can build a better world together.
The first two lines of the song, "I'd like to build a world a home / And furnish it with love" set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is describing a vision of a world filled with love, where everyone is connected and cared for. The image of apple trees, honey bees, and turtle doves evokes a sense of peace and harmony in nature.
The second verse of the song, "I'd like to see the world for once / All standing hand in hand" takes this vision a step further. The singer imagines a world where people are united, not divided by differences in race, religion, or nationality. The repetitions of the phrases "Let's begin today" and "Help me find a way" suggest that the work of building this world begins with individual actions and efforts.
The chorus of the song ("I'd like to teach the world to sing...") provides a rallying cry for peace and unity. The repetition of the phrase "the real thing" emphasizes the idea that what the world needs most is authenticity and genuine connection. The final lines of the song, "A song of peace that echoes on / And never goes away" suggest that the power of music and collective action can create a lasting impact on the world.
Overall, Jevetta Steele's "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" is a timeless and uplifting anthem for hope and unity. Its message of love and collaboration resonates as strongly today as it did when the song was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to build a world a home
I want to create a safe, loving environment for everyone in the world.
And furnish it with love.
I want to fill this world with compassion and affection.
Grow apple trees and honey bees
I want to cultivate life-sustaining resources for everyone to nourish themselves.
And snow white turtle doves.
I want to create a harmonious environment where even peaceful animals like doves can thrive.
I'd like to teach the world to sing
I want to bring everyone together in unison and create a sense of community.
In perfect harmony.
I want everyone to work together and be in agreement to create a peaceful world.
I'd like to hold it in my arms,
I want to nurture and care for the world as though it were a living being.
And keep it company
I want to be a supportive presence for the world.
I'd like to see the world for once
I want to experience and observe the world in a way that is harmonious and peaceful.
All standing hand in hand.
I want everyone to be united and work towards a common goal.
And hear them echo through the hills
I want the message of unity and harmony to resonate throughout the world.
For peace throughout the land.
I want to create a world without conflict or violence.
It's the real thing
What the world needs is genuine, authentic change.
What the world wants today,
The world desires peace and unity, a sense of belonging and community.
That's the way it'll stay
If we work together towards this goal, we can create a lasting peace.
With the real thing.
Genuine love, compassion, and harmony will make it possible to achieve true peace.
A song of peace that echoes on
I want to create a powerful message for peace that resonates and continues to inspire future generations.
And never goes away.
I want the message of peace to be a constant reminder and motivator for us to work towards a better world.
Put your hand in my hand
I want to collaborate with others and work together towards a peaceful world.
Let's begin today,
We can start making positive changes today.
Help me find a way.
I need the support of others to help me achieve our shared goal.
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fernandopinheirobb
MARIE – LA TOSCA
Rose Marie, filme musical americano da Metro
De 1936. Elenco: atores Jeanette Mac Donald,
Nelson Eddye, Reginald Owen, no parâmetro
De Roma em junho de 1800, centralizado em
Floria Tosca, célebre cantora de ópera, o amante
Cavaradossi, um artista admirador de Napoleão,
E o Barão Scarpia, o regente policial. Infamante
É a prisão e morte de Cavaradossi, sem perdão.
O filme é rodado no Canadá, na trilha sonora
Muitas as canções, entre as quais, Indian Love
Call, Romèo et Juliette, uma música amorosa
De Charles Gounod, Dinah, de Harry Akst,
Some of These Days, de Shelton Brooks, Rose
Marie, de Rudolf Friml e Herbert Stothart. (*)
(*) FERNANDO PINHEIRO, presidente da Academia de Letras dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil. – ROSE MARIE – LA TOSCA (poesia), de Fernando Pinheiro. - in O mundo de Morfeu, de Fernando Pinheiro.
@ronamcsmith1982
These two, Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy were the most beloved couples of their time. Their music was beautiful. Their voices entwined were angelic, and they were most surely the personification of a true love 💑 couple. Their music will live on in the hearts of many. From Naughty Marietta to I married an Angel. I am so grateful for my parents introducing me to such wonderful music. Ones that live in my heart, now and forever. Thank you very much for sharing this.
@helencole2415
My mother and father sang this in High School in the 1940s!❤️ They talked about it all the time lol!!!
@mantisw3182
That song is timeless
@rubytuesday4564
My parents had few musical favorites (1915 - 1985). The Indian Love Call was as moving to a five year old boy as it was to them. They saw it in the cinema just as the Depression began to tear their economic futures to shreds. What was moving to me was and stays so to everyone, cloying sense of the fragility of life and love. Thanks for your post.
@richarddavis8863
@@rubytuesday4564beautiful. Thank you for commenting
@ronamcsmith1982
I grew up with this beautiful serenade when I was 5 years old. I know every song of the both of them . I love my parents for introducing me to such a beautiful and wonderful singing duo. May their spirits find each other. ❤❤❤
@ronamcsmith1982
@@rubytuesday4564You have missed so,so much. Thank you for your input.
@susie2366
I’m glad to know that while filming Rose Marie they were reconnecting in a loving and profound way. I sincerely hope that they are together, in love, for all eternity. Those that kept them apart should have to witness their joy forever too.
@maritajerico
That's a commitment that is possible to exist if the parts are loyal on their hearts and souls 😊
@robertfurner1729
seen this so many times as a kid in the 1950s, love it still, so much sheer talent