Nature Boy
Lady GaGa Tony Bennett Lyrics
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A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
In the song "Nature Boy," Lady GaGa and Tony Bennett sing about a boy who is described as strange, enchanted, and wise, but also shy and sad of eye. The boy is said to have wandered very far over land and sea, suggesting that he is a free spirit who has seen and experienced a lot in his life. One day, the boy passes by the singer's way, and they have a conversation about many things, including fools and kings. During this chat, the boy offers some sage advice, "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
The song seems to be about the importance of finding love and happiness in life. Through the character of the "Nature Boy," we see a person who has lived a life full of experiences and has come to the realization that the most important thing in life is to love and be loved in return. The message of the song is both simple and powerful, that love is the foundation of human happiness, and that it is a hard-won lesson that only comes with experience.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy
There once lived a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
He was an unusual and enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
It's rumored that he traveled great distances
Over land and sea
He journeyed over both land and water
A little shy and sad of eye
Despite his wisdom, he was somewhat introverted and appeared sad
But very wise was he
Nonetheless, he possessed great wisdom
And then one day
One fateful day later on
A magic day he passed my way
He happened to come across my path on a day that felt like pure magic
And while we spoke of many things
As we conversed about various topics
Fools and kings
Ranging from foolishness to rulership
This he said to me
He then shared this piece of wisdom with me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
The most significant lesson one can learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Is simply to love others and receive love in return
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eden Ahbez
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@LuciCantEven
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
@KyleC420
By the end of 2013. ARTPOPs album sales were at 2.3 million worldwide! 9th best album of 2013. Gaga claimed her 2nd #1 album ARTPOP. Applause hit #4 hot 100. DOPE made it to #8 as a promotional single (youtube video awards) DWUW HIT #13 without a video. Venus, ARTPOP, and GUY also charted. Billboard poll shows that Gaga's tour the ARTrave was the voted best tour of 2014.
ANYTHING GOES #1 JAZZ
I can't give you anything but love #1 Jazz
NATURE BOY will probably hit #1
The album will go #1 jazz and just maybe on billborad hot 100!
SHES NOT FLOPPING.. Open ur eyes! Your wasting ur time and life on hate for no reason!
@kra-syva
There was a boy
A very strange, enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far
Very far, over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
One magic day he passed my way
While we spoke of many things
Fools and Kings
This he said to me:
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
[Instrumental Interlude]
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
@thisguynijat
I never thought that I would listen to a Jazz song all the day long, repeating all over again and again. Thanks Lady Gaga, for bringing such good music to all of our lives.
@OoMASEoO
Wait until you hear Lush Life! OMG it's sooooo good!
@mariiagustin1692
same here.. extremely great artists.. :-)
@fadhiladinugraha
Lush Life + Nature Boy = Beautiful Night
@limpnoodle5516
And thank Tony!
@anaclaraaraujosantos1218
I need to say the same. Thanks Gaga for your voice, for your art. Love U
@Videofreakboy91
gaga is touring the world, traveling and meeting her fans, enjoying life and doing what she loves. yet the people here hating on her are just being bitter fucks and most likely not doing much with their lives. lol. learn to live and have fun guys!
@PlastiqueTechnologique2002
The people who get the most hate deserve it the least.
@katemonika2744
@@PlastiqueTechnologique2002 AGREED
@dafnealgirl
I will play this song every day at my WINE STORE, this is so relaxing.