West Side Story
Larry Kert Lyrics
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The most beautiful sound I ever heard:
Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
All the beautiful sounds of the words
In a single word:
Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
I've just met a girl named Maria,
And suddenly that name
Will never be the same
To me.
Maria!
I've just kissed a girl named Maria,
And suddenly I've found
How wonderful a sound
Can be!
Maria!
Say it loud and there's music playing,
Say it soft and it's almost like praying.
Maria,
I'll never stop saying Maria!
The most beautiful sound I ever heard.
Maria.
Larry Kert's song West Side Story/Maria is a poignant tribute to the power of love and the way it can change a person's perspective on life. The singer of the song, who is likely Tony from West Side Story, has just met a girl named Maria and is completely taken by her. He repeats her name over and over again, marveling at how beautiful it sounds. The name Maria, which was likely once just another word to him, now holds a special meaning.
The singer describes how just the sound of Maria's name can evoke different emotions - from the excitement of falling in love to the comfort and peacefulness of prayer. He is completely enamored by Maria and knows that he will never stop saying her name. Through this song, Larry Kert captures the power of a single person to change someone's life, and the way that love can transform even the most mundane things into something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
The most beautiful sound I ever heard:
The perfect amalgamation of all the words that convey beauty in a single sound.
Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
The repetition of the name Maria in different tempos and tones provides a sense of fulfillment and harmony.
All the beautiful sounds of the words
A combination of all the phonetically pleasing sounds that can be produced by a human voice that are available in the name Maria.
In a single word:
The name Maria itself encapsulates all the positive feelings and sounds that can be expressed through words.
Maria!
Directly addressing someone or something that holds a significant amount of meaning or importance in one's life.
I've just met a girl named Maria,
It talks about an encounter with a woman named Maria which has completely changed the way the name is perceived.
And suddenly that name
The mere utterance of Maria has gained greater importance or gravity due to the newfound discovery.
Will never be the same
The connotation behind the name has been overawed and will never be thought of lightly again.
To me.
The change in the perception of the name is limited only to the person in question and their emotions.
I've just kissed a girl named Maria,
An amorous experience with the woman called Maria has been expressed.
And suddenly I've found
The act of kissing her has led to an epiphany or realization in the person's life.
How wonderful a sound
The name uttered by the woman after being kissed was an exceptional sound that reverberates through one's being.
Can be!
The realization of the beauty held in the name Maria has been reinforced by the kiss.
Say it loud and there's music playing,
The mere utterance of the name Maria conjures a sense of music or symphony.
Say it soft and it's almost like praying.
The gentle and hushed whisper of the name María arouses a feeling of solace, like that of prayer.
Maria,
The name Maria by itself is an incredibly significant and relevant name that commands attention.
I'll never stop saying Maria!
The person asserts that the name Maria has secured a permanent place in their hearts and they will always cherish it.
The most beautiful sound I ever heard.
The sound of the name Maria is the epitome of beauty for the person.
Maria.
Maria, the name that holds utmost importance to the person who's singing the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LILIA FRANCO
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@rmorgan329
He deserved a standing ovation for that
@showtunestarpower
Larry Kert at the peak of his artistry. This is an extremely important performance. Being able to see Larry Kert sing this one-of-the-greatest-songs-of-all time live and with the original orchestration is priceless. Young men beginning your musical careers, pay attention!
@dhandler19
Completely agreed. It leaves me almost breathless in its beauty, just incredible.
@dhandler19
A stunning performance. Larry Kert's original recording remains the definitive version of all the different Tonys. This is slower and maybe even more full of emotion. He still has the amazing purity of tone and a soulfulness that is immensely moving. He just misses on the highest note that he originally hit so sublimely. This version still manages to be one of the best ever performed. Magnificent.
@sherkand7241
Hi...I saw West Side Story on Broadway when I was 10 and I'm 65 now. I went in a little ignorant girl who knew nothing, and came out a young lady...I bought the new movie's soundtrack, and every single nuance of every musical note Bernstein wrote is spot on and a big relief...the music is amazing...but this Tony and Maria will never be Larry Kert and Carole Lawrence...this is frozen in time on my old scratched up original vinyl my father had brought home. I've been listening to it for 55 years...I was 10 when I first heard it, and I credit it to forming the part of my personality that is emotional enough to cry tears, deep enough to take time to process the whole situation, and tender enough to know love can be so deep. I will now, still only listen to the Broadway album...Carole's last highest note of "One Hand One Heart" can break glass it's so phenomenal. At least Carole Lawrence was at the opening surrounded by Steven and Rita Moreno...Carole looked so great...she almost stole the show!
@milliemouse6525
@@sherkand7241 ha, ha, I guess we are musical sisters! I wasn't so lucky to have seen the original Broadway show - was way too early for me - but I did see the original movie. That said, as much as I loved the movie neither of the film's actors moved me the way the original Broadway album did. My mother's record was worn down to the bone as I played it over and over and over. I did get to see Larry in Company though and he was marvelous! Loved Carole too!!!
@mikekev58
Breathtaking...Bernstein's music, Sondheim's lyrics, Kert's incomparable vocals...certainly one of the greatest love songs of all time.
@juanmonge8
His voice is powerful and expressive. Sorry that he left us so young.
@user-ro5iu6br4f
60 is not young.
Well, he couldn't keep his lust under control even at 50...
Nonetheless, as a gay man, I would agree that dying because of fucking is utterly unfair.
@user-ro5iu6br4f
@gnilttbs
Prudish?
Hello, no!
If HIV hadn't cropped up, I wouldn't care.
However, HIV does exist.
Not protecting yourself because of your lust is condemnable.
Period!