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.
Wouldn't It Be Lovely
Julie Andrews Lyrics
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I think I'll take me to Paree.
Mmmmmm.
The mistress wants to open up
The castle in Capri.
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea!
Mmmm, Mmmm, wouldn't it be loverly?
Far away from the cold night air.
With one enormous chair,
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Lots of choc'lates for me to eat,
Lots of coal makin' lots of 'eat.
Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet,
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Aow, so loverly sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still.
I would never budge 'till spring
Crept over me windowsill.
Someone's 'ead restin' on my knee,
Warm an' tender as 'e can be.
'ho takes good care of me,
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly
In the song "Wouldn't It Be Lovely," Julie Andrews sings about her desire to escape the mundane boredom of town and travel to Paris or Capri. She dreams of a quiet summer by the sea that her doctor has recommended for her. The song then takes on a more personal tone as Andrews sings about the simple pleasures of life that would make it "loverly" for her. She longs for a warm and cozy room with an enormous chair, lots of chocolates to eat, lots of coal to keep warm, and warm hands, feet and face.
The image that Andrews creates is one of a peaceful existence, one where she can sit still and enjoy the comfort of someone's head resting on her knee. It is a fantasy of a simple life without the pressures of society or the harsh realities of the world. The song is a tribute to the power of imagination and the healing power of daydreams.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the ordinary things in life that can make it extraordinary. It is a reminder that sometimes it is the simple pleasures in life that can bring the most joy and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's rather dull in town,
The singer finds their town boring and unexciting.
I think I'll take me to Paree.
The singer is considering going to Paris as a way to escape their dull town.
The mistress wants to open up The castle in Capri.
The mistress wants to open up a castle in Capri, indicating the singer may have connections to wealthy or influential people.
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea!
The artist's doctor has recommended a relaxing summer vacation by the ocean.
All I want is a room somewhere,
The artist desires a peaceful, quiet space to call their own.
Far away from the cold night air.
The singer is seeking a warm, cozy room away from the cold outside air.
With one enormous chair,
The singer envisions their room having a spacious, comfortable chair to relax in.
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
The artist wishes for this ideal space and believes it would be lovely to have.
Lots of choc'lates for me to eat,
The artist desires an abundance of chocolates to indulge in while in their ideal room.
Lots of coal makin' lots of 'eat.
The artist wishes for a warm room with a cozy fire.
Warm face, warm 'ands, warm feet,
The singer wishes for warmth and comfort all over their body.
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
The artist reiterates their desire for this ideal space and how lovely it would be to have.
Aow, so loverly sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still.
The singer finds the idea of sitting still in this ideal room to be absolutely wonderful.
I would never budge 'till spring
The singer is content to stay in this ideal room until spring arrives.
Crept over me windowsill.
The singer anticipates the arrival of spring and the start of a new season.
Someone's 'ead restin' on my knee,
The artist pictures someone they care about resting their head on their knee in this ideal space.
Warm an' tender as 'e can be.
The person resting on the artist's knee is warm and tender, likely expressing love and intimacy.
'ho takes good care of me,
The singer desires someone to take good care of them in this ideal space.
Aow, wouldn't it be loverly?
The singer concludes with another expression of their desire for this ideal space and all that it entails.
Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly
The artist repeats the word 'loverly' to emphasize how wonderful this ideal space would be.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dave Glo
She is charm personified. And she just popped out that song as if it was no trouble at all.
Chocolate Souljah
Yes, it was magical. I was simultaneously grinning from ear to ear AND tearing up. I'm happy to say that I teach youth musical theatre and all of my 4th, 5th & 6th grade students love her, know her and respect her technique! A parent expressed gratitude to me when they sent me a text message saying "My (11 year old) kid is singing "Wouldn't it be Loverly in the Shower." Thank You! Many children's fave singer is Beyonce or Taylor Swift. Many of my students will say Julie Andrews.
Shara
Dave Glo practice
zyxwut321
It was no trouble at all. For her.
Dave Glo
@Anastasia Chiqvinidze I watched it — you have a good talent. Don’t be afraid of the higher notes — place them in the roof of your mouth and let them resonate behind your nose and teeth. Then they’ll pop out! I am almost 65, and my high notes still pop with almost no effort!
Starbuck2015
She's a great sport here. She hasn't had time to warm up her vocal chords. She just wings it but is pitch perfect. She's so beautiful.
Jordan Sainte-Marie
Starbuck2015 it was pre planned and rehearsed.
freakstate
Producers would have absolutely given her heads up and prepped her
stormcloudsabound
Starbuck2015 you aren’t too bright, are you.
Starbuck2015
@stormcloudsabound I guess not genius. By the way your sentence should end with a question mark not a period.