West Side Story : Maria
Larry Kert Lyrics


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Maria

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
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.

Overall Meaning

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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