Some Enchanted Evening
Jo Stafford with Paul Weston and His Orchestra Lyrics
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You may see a stranger across a crowded room,
And somehow you know, you know even then,
That somehow you'll see here again and again.
Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing,
You may hear her laughing across a crowded room,
And night after night, as strange as it seems,
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love,
When you hear her call you across a crowded room,
Then fly to her side and make her your own,
Or all through your life you may dream all alone.
Once you have found her, never let her go,
Once you have found her, never let her go.
The lyrics of Some Enchanted Evening describe the feeling of meeting someone special in a crowded room and knowing that you will see them again. The song speaks of a connection that is felt instantly and effortlessly, something that is hard to explain or understand. The lyrics suggest that this feeling is not limited to physical attraction, but rather a deeper connection that transcends social norms and boundaries. The song describes the sound of someone's laughter stuck in one's mind as an enchanting spell that one cannot resist. It also warns the listener to hold onto this special person and never let them go.
Line by Line Meaning
Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger,
There may come a moment in your life where you catch a glimpse of a stranger who enchants and captivates you.
You may see a stranger across a crowded room,
This person may be separated by a crowded room from your sight, yet you feel as if you're the only two people in the room.
And somehow you know, you know even then,
Inexplicably, you realize that this person is meant to be a part of your life even before ever speaking to them.
That somehow you'll see her again and again.
You have a strong sense that you'll be reunited with this stranger in the future, experiencing the same enchanted evening.
Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing,
At another point in your life, you may hear someone laughing from across the room.
You may hear her laughing across a crowded room,
Much like seeing a stranger who enchants you, hearing someone's laughter may also leave a lasting impression that resonates with you.
And night after night, as strange as it seems,
Even after just one instance of hearing their laughter, you can't help but dream of it and hear it repeatedly in your mind.
The sound of her laughter will sing in your dreams.
Her laughter becomes the soundtrack for your dreams and fills you with joy and happiness.
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Sometimes the unexplainable feelings we experience are simply indescribable.
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
While some may try to rationalize these emotions or explain them away, wise individuals simply accept the inexplicable.
Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love,
Through these experiences, you may eventually find your true love.
When you hear her call you across a crowded room,
It may feel as if they are calling out specifically to you, even through a loud and crowded environment.
Then fly to her side and make her your own,
Seize the moment to be with your true love and create a future together.
Or all through your life you may dream all alone.
Otherwise, you may spend your life wishing for the enchanted evening that never comes.
Once you have found her, never let her go,
Once you find your true love, cherish and nurture it for all time.
Once you have found her, never let her go.
This is a reminder to always hold onto the love you've found and never forget its value.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
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Edward Berridy
The sweetness in her voice makes this version my favorite.