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John Williams/The Boston Pops Orchestra Lyrics
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See the lonesome midnight cowboy)
Once his hopes were high as the sky
Once a dream was easy to buy
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
Hearts are made for caring
Life is made for sharing
(Midnight cowboy, midnight cowboy
See the lonesome midnight cowboy)
Once his hopes were high as the sky
Once a dream was easy to buy
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
Hearts are made for caring
Life is made for sharing
Love is all that's left in the end
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
Love is all that's left in the end
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
The song "Midnight Cowboy" by John Williams/The Boston Pops Orchestra tells the story of a lonely cowboy who once had high hopes and dreams, but soon realizes that life is full of lessons that are often learned through heartbreak and loss. The lyrics speak to the idea that hearts are made for caring and life is made for sharing, but in the end, all that truly matters is love. Love can turn the tide for a friend, hold dreams together, and ultimately last forever.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Midnight cowboy, midnight cowboy, see the lonesome midnight cowboy" which emphasizes the loneliness and isolation that the character is experiencing, even in a bustling city like New York where the movie takes place. The melancholic sound of the music composed by John Williams adds to the emotional depth of the lyrics and paints a vivid picture of the struggles and hardships faced by the cowboy.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight cowboy, midnight cowboy
Look at that alone midnight cowboy under the night sky
See the lonesome midnight cowboy
Notice how lonely that midnight cowboy is
Once his hopes were high as the sky
He used to have a lot of hope and ambition
Once a dream was easy to buy
He used to be able to easily envision and pursue his dreams
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
However, his excitement got the best of him and he suffered setbacks
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
Eventually he learned the tough lessons of life on his own
Hearts are made for caring
The purpose of our emotional hearts is to feel love and compassion for others
Life is made for sharing
Our lives are meant to be shared with others, not lived alone
Love is all that's left in the end
At the end of the day, all we really have is love
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love has the power to change someone's circumstances, especially for a friend
Love can hold a dream together
Love can keep a dream alive and motivate us to pursue it
Love is all that lasts forever
Nothing lasts forever, except for the love we give and receive
Love can hold a dream together
Love can keep a dream alive and motivate us to pursue it
Love is all that lasts forever
Nothing lasts forever, except for the love we give and receive
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME MOROSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cleverusername9369
John Williams doesn't merely create music, he distills nostalgia into a form that decorates time itself.
@davidjensen4702
For me, his music IS each movie, the dialogues are an addition whether it's StarWars, E.T., Superman, Raiders saga, or even Schinder's List, he grabs deep inside all of us from 1 to100 yrs old, AND draws out adventure, or emotion of the moment.
@jkapp374
all these years still get goosebumps with that ending, ...thanks John Williams for providing such great music for our childhoods, and beyond..
@redfullpack
Even if Harrison Ford passes to a younger successor in the future, this theme is SIGNATURE music heralding Indiana Jones
@redfullpack
Star Wars, ET , Jurassic Park and the late Chris Reeve's Superman too
@almighty5839
Same I get goose bumps every time
@mattrismatt
The last five notes even say "In-di-a-na Jones" !
@robertthomas5736
This is One of My Many Favorite Theme Songs
@1ftsports678
I cried watching this. Amazing, sounds EXACTLY like it does in the movie.
@eduardolpz386
The sound of so many childhoods.