Julie Andrews got her big break when her stepfather introduced her to Val Parnell, whose Moss Empires controlled prominent venues in London. Andrews made her professional solo debut at the London Hippodrome singing the difficult aria "Je Suis Titania" from Mignon as part of a musical revue called "Starlight Roof" on 22 October 1947.
Andrews gained fame at a young age in 1950s Britain by acting and singing on light entertainment radio programmes such as "Educating Archie". She rose to international prominence after starring in Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady and Camelot, as well as musical films like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965).
Andrews had a major revival of her film career in the 2000s, in children's films such as The Princess Diaries (2001), its sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), and the Shrek animated films (2004-2007). In 2005, Andrews made her debut as a stage director with a revival of The Boy Friend, in which she also made her Broadway acting debut in 1954.
She was married with Blake Edwards in 1965 until his death in 2010.
On The Street Where You Live
Julie Andrews Lyrics
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But the pavement always stayed beneath my feet before
All at once am I several stories high
Knowing I'm on the street where you live
Are there lilac trees in the heart of town?
Can you hear a lark in any other part of town?
Does enchantment pour out of every door?
And oh, the towering feeling just to know somehow you are near
The overpowering feeling that any second you may suddenly appear
People stop and stare, they don't bother me
For there's nowhere else on earth that I would rather be
Let the time go by, I won't care if I
Can be here on the street where you live
The lyrics to Julie Andrews's song "On The Street Where You Live" reflect a sense of dreamy infatuation and longing for someone. The singer describes walking down this street before, but something is different now. Suddenly, they feel like they're "several stories high" and know that they are on the street where their crush or love interest lives. The idea of being in close proximity to this person gives the singer a "towering feeling," knowing that their loved one must be near. The idea of this person appearing at any moment gives them a sense of anticipation and excitement.
The singer seems to be almost in awe of the street where their love interest lives. They wonder if the town is enchanted, if every door holds some kind of magic. The idea of being on this street is the ultimate desire, as there's nowhere else on earth they would rather be, even if people stop and stare or time passes them by. The lyrics are full of romantic fantasy, but also suggest an underlying sense of loneliness and hopeful longing. The singer is so enamored with this person that just being on the same street as them is enough to make them feel immense joy and contentment.
Overall, the lyrics of "On The Street Where You Live" present a picture of a person deeply in love, daydreaming about finally being close to the object of their affection. The street becomes a symbol of their intense desire to be near this person, as well as a kind of magic place filled with potential for enchantment and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I have often walked down this street before
I've been here many times before.
But the pavement always stayed beneath my feet before
But I was never aware of the ground beneath my feet.
All at once am I several stories high
But now I feel like I'm on cloud nine.
Knowing I'm on the street where you live
Knowing that you live on this street is such a thrilling feeling.
Are there lilac trees in the heart of town?
I wonder if there are lilac trees in the heart of town?
Can you hear a lark in any other part of town?
I doubt you can hear a lark in any other part of town.
Does enchantment pour out of every door?
I'm pretty sure there's no other place where enchantment pours out of every door.
No, it's just on the street where you live
This enchanting feeling can only be found here, where you live.
And oh, the towering feeling just to know somehow you are near
It feels empowering to know that somehow you are near.
The overpowering feeling that any second you may suddenly appear
The overwhelming feeling that you could appear at any moment adds to my enchantment.
People stop and stare, they don't bother me
I don't mind the attention from the people who stop and stare.
For there's nowhere else on earth that I would rather be
For me, there's no other place on earth that comes close to being as magical as this street where you live.
Let the time go by, I won't care if I
I'll be happy to stay here for as long as time allows, no matter what.
Can be here on the street where you live
I'll always want to be here on this street where you live.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Crystal Foster
She’s so stunningly beautiful and overwhelmingly talented. 🥰🥰
Nadia Colaneri
Love when she sings while giggling😍
꧁ 𝑀𝑒𝓇𝓇𝓎 𝒫𝑜𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝓈 ꧂
She's uncanny 😮😮😮 in a good way, Julie had the most beautiful voice of the Universe. Love you Julie ❤️
Marianne_Rosenberg_4_Ever
The voice of an angel
Andreina Garban
What's better than Julie singing? Julie singing and giggling! OMG! <3
Curly Sue
Gorgeous and sweet voice.❤️❤️❤️
Toby Cadenhead
Practically perfect in every way
mlccH
Beauty inside & out. Thanks for posting.
María Lis Duarte
Oh , Dame Julie Andrews !!!!!!!!!!!
Special Star ............
Artist of artists ..........
Voice of the sky .........
Tracy Nance
Alright! Can't wait for the whole thing😚