What Child Is This?
Kurt Bestor & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Leading a life apart
When love flew in through my window wide
And quickened my hum-drum heart
Love flew in through my window
I was so happy then
But after love had stayed a little while
Love flew out again
What is this thing called love?
This funny thing called love?
Just who can solve its mystery?
Why should it make a fool of me?
I saw you there one wonderful day
You took my heart and threw my heart away
That's why I ask the Lawd up in Heaven above
What is this thing called love?
You gave me days of sunshine
You gave me nights of cheer
You made my life an enchanted dream
'Til somebody else came near
Somebody else came near you
I felt the winter's chill
And now I sit and wonder night and day
Why I love you still
The lyrics to Kurt Bestor & His Orchestra's song "What Child Is This?" tell a story of love, loss, and longing. The singer starts off as a mundane, ordinary person leading a life that lacks excitement or passion. However, everything changes when love unexpectedly enters their life, symbolized by love flying in through their window and awakening their heart from its humdrum state. The sudden presence of love brings immense happiness to the singer's life, but unfortunately, it doesn't last. Love eventually leaves, causing the singer to question its nature and the impact it has on them.
The chorus delves into the enigma of love and how it can be both mysterious and puzzling. The singer wonders who can unravel the mysteries of love and why it has the power to make them feel foolish. The lyrics shift to a specific encounter with someone who captivated the singer's heart. They vividly remember that one wonderful day when this person entered their life and swiftly left, breaking their heart in the process. Despite the pain and heartbreak, the singer still questions why they continue to love this person, remaining stuck in their feelings of longing and confusion.
Overall, the lyrics explore the complexities of love, emphasizing its ability to bring both joy and sorrow, and the lingering questions and emotional turmoil it leaves behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a hum-drum person
I used to lead a dull and unexciting life
Leading a life apart
Living in solitude and without any meaningful connections
When love flew in through my window wide
Suddenly, love entered my life unexpectedly and completely
And quickened my hum-drum heart
It awakened and energized my previously stagnant and uninteresting heart
Love flew in through my window
Love came into my life swiftly and effortlessly
I was so happy then
During that time, I experienced pure happiness
But after love had stayed a little while
However, once love remained for a brief period
Love flew out again
Love departed from my life once more
What is this thing called love?
I am puzzled by the nature of this emotion known as love
This funny thing called love?
Love is a peculiar and unpredictable force
Just who can solve its mystery?
I wonder if anyone can truly unravel its enigmatic nature
Why should it make a fool of me?
Why does love have the ability to make me act foolishly?
I saw you there one wonderful day
Once upon a time, I noticed your presence on a remarkable and joyful day
You took my heart and threw my heart away
You seized hold of my heart and then callously discarded it
That's why I ask the Lawd up in Heaven above
That's the reason why I seek guidance from the Lord in the heavens above
What is this thing called love?
I am still perplexed by the nature of this mysterious entity called love
You gave me days of sunshine
You provided me with days filled with brightness and warmth
You gave me nights of cheer
You bestowed upon me joyful and lively nights
You made my life an enchanted dream
You turned my existence into a magical and captivating fantasy
'Til somebody else came near
But everything changed when another person came close to you
Somebody else came near you
Someone else approached and entered your life
I felt the winter's chill
I experienced a sudden coldness and emptiness
And now I sit and wonder night and day
Presently, I spend my time contemplating incessantly
Why I love you still
Why do I continue to have feelings of love for you?
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Written by: Cole Porter
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