Bertie
Kate Bush Lyrics


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Here comes the sunshine
Here comes that son of mine
Here comes the everything
Here's a song and a song for him

Sweet kisses
Three wishes
Lovely bertie

The most willful
The most beautiful
The most truly fantastic smile
I've ever seen

Sweet kisses
Three wishes
Lovely bertie

You bring me so much joy




And then you bring me
More joy

Overall Meaning

This song is a love letter to Kate Bush's son, Albert ("Bertie"). As the opening lines suggest, Bertie brings sunshine and everything into Kate's life. She sings about his smile being the most beautiful and fantastic she has ever seen, which is not a surprising sentiment as parents often see their children as the embodiment of everything good in the world. Kate uses the term "willful," which can often have negative connotations, but in this context seems to refer to Bertie's strong and independent spirit, which she seems to admire.


Throughout the song, Kate gives Bertie "sweet kisses" and three wishes, perhaps invoking classic fairy tale imagery. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the genuine affection Kate has for her son. The song's melody is simple and cheerful, much like a lullaby or nursery rhyme, making it clear that this is a song of devotion for a beloved child.


Line by Line Meaning

Here comes the sunshine
The arrival of brightness and positivity


Here comes that son of mine
My child is approaching


Here comes the everything
With my child's arrival, everything is complete and perfect


Here's a song and a song for him
I have dedicated a special song for my child


Sweet kisses
Loving gestures of affection


Three wishes
Three hopes for my child's future


Lovely bertie
Endearing nickname given to the child


The most willful
My child is determined and strong-willed


The most beautiful
My child is stunningly attractive


The most truly fantastic smile
My child's smile is a source of pure elation


Sweet kisses
More loving gestures of affection


Three wishes
I still have three hopes for my child's future


Lovely bertie
My child is still endearingly lovely


You bring me so much joy
My child is a constant source of happiness for me


And then you bring me
In addition to the previous joy


More joy
Even more happiness and positivity because of my child




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH

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