Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
Keely Smith & Louis Prima Lyrics
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Until I first met you, I was lonesome
And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light
And this old world seemed new to me
You're really swell, I have to admit you
Deserve expressions that really fit you
And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain
Bei mir bist du schon, please let me explain
Bei mir bist du schon means you're grand
Bei mir bist du schon, again I'll explain
It means you're the fairest in the land
I could say "Bella, Bella", even say "Wunderbar"
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
I've tried to explain, bei mir bist du schon
So kiss me and say you understand
Bei mir bist du schon, you've heard it all before
but let me try to explain
Bei mir bist du schon means that you're grand
Bei mir bist du schon, it's such an old refrain
and yet I should explain
It means I am begging for your hand
I could say "Bella, Bella", even say "Wunderbar"
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
I could say "Bella, Bella", even say "Wunderbar"
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
I've tried to explain, bei mir bist du schon
So kiss me and say that you will understand
The song "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon" is a love song that explains the deep and intense affection the singer has for their lover. The singer explains that they've known many boys, but they've never felt content until they met the person they're singing to. As soon as they saw them, their heart lightened up and everything around them seemed new.
The singer goes on to explain how much they admire and care about the person they're singing to. They try to find the perfect words to express their feelings, saying that they are "swell" and they deserve all the admiration that they get. They go on to say that they've racked their brain trying to explain everything that they feel towards them, but the best explanation they can give is "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon" which they then go on to explain what it means to the best of their abilities.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon" several times with slight variations. The singer confesses that they're begging for their lover's hand and they hope they will understand their intense feelings of admiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some
Before I met you, I've had relationships with many guys.
Until I first met you, I was lonesome
I was lonely until the time that I met you.
And when you came in sight, dear, my heart grew light
When I saw you, my heart felt enlightened and happy.
And this old world seemed new to me
Seeing you made me realize how beautiful the world really is.
You're really swell, I have to admit you
I must confess that you are amazing.
Deserve expressions that really fit you
You deserve words that can truly describe how wonderful you are.
And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain
I've been thinking hard, trying to find the right words to explain.
All the things that you do to me
All the things you do make me feel so special.
Bei mir bist du schon, please let me explain
Let me explain what 'bei mir bist du schon' means.
Bei mir bist du schon means you're grand
'Bei mir bist du schon' means that you are great.
Bei mir bist du schon, again I'll explain
Let me explain again what 'bei mir bist du schon' means.
It means you're the fairest in the land
'Bei mir bist du schon' means that you are the most beautiful person.
I could say 'Bella, Bella', even say 'Wunderbar'
I could say 'beautiful, beautiful' or 'wonderful' in different languages, but those words still won't capture how amazing you are.
Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
No matter what language I use, I can't fully describe how wonderful you are.
Bei mir bist du schon, you've heard it all before
I know you've heard 'bei mir bist du schon' before.
But let me try to explain
Just let me try to explain it to you again.
It's such an old refrain
I know that it's a refrain that has been used many times before.
It means I am begging for your hand
'Bei mir bist du schon' means that I am asking you to be mine.
I've tried to explain, bei mir bist du schon
I've been trying to explain what 'bei mir bist du schon' means.
So kiss me and say that you will understand
Please kiss me and tell me that you understand what I am trying to say.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACOB JACOBS, SAMMY CAHN, SAUL CHAPLIN, SHOLOM SHOLEM SECUNDA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@junchamiho
これだーーー！！！
やっと見つけた＼(^o^)／
終戦直後のラジオ関東の夜の番組「素敵なあなた」の
オープニングだったかエンディングでかかっていた大好きな曲でしたが
歌っている歌手がわからなくて探していました。
私にとっての「Bei Mir Bist Du Schon」はこの曲なのです。
この曲が終わると京浜急行の何かの番組が始まったような記憶がありますので
エンディングで使われていたのかもしれませんね。
upしてくださってありがとうございます(^^♪
@Goodlockin
this song right here is the reason for living a great life!
@mga2899
Yes indeed.
@Frommerhold
Wonderful! I love it!
@jaguarjaguarjaguarja
Best version I've heard! I also like the one by the Andrews Sisters and the original Yiddish version.
@MrAudioProducer
Keely is a great singer, the really star, but not famous enough. And Prima was a genius!
@barehands007
I can't hear this without thinking of the parents who gave me this gift, the gift of loving them.
@sillyrabbit7253
Breathtaking.
@jeneiistvan
I can assure MrAudioProducer, Keely was an enough famous singer and I always admired her.
@marthajoyner5148
The man was a genius.
@LibraryPervert
Not as good as the Andrews Sisters version but unique in its own right.