It's Oh So Quiet
Lisa Ekdahl Lyrics
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Shhhh, shhhh
It's, oh, so still
Shhhh, shhhh
You're all alone
Shhhh, shhhh
And so peaceful until...
You fall in love
The sky up above
Zing boom
Is caving in
You've never been so nuts about a guy
You want to laugh you want to cry
You cross your heart and hope to die
'Til it's over and then
Hmmm, hmmm
It's nice and quiet
But soon again
Starts another big riot
You blow a fuse
Zing bam
The devil cuts loose
Zing bam
So what's the use
Of falling in love
You blow a fuse
The devil cuts loose
What's the use
Of falling in love
Ssshhhh...
The song "It's Oh So Quiet" by Lisa Ekdahl - Peter Nordahl Trio is a unique arrangement of the classic tune originally written by Hans Lang and Bert Reisfeld. The song tells the story of a person who is content and at peace with their tranquil surroundings until they fall in love. The opening verse expresses the serenity of the situation with the line "It's, oh, so quiet" followed by a subtle hush. The lyrics continue to describe the calm and stillness that surrounds the individual.
However, everything changes when they fall in love. The phrase "Zing boom" is used to describe the sudden, powerful feeling of love. The sky above is "caving in," representing the overwhelming euphoria of the emotions the individual is experiencing. The remaining lyrics describe the intensity of the individual's feelings, causing them to laugh and cry simultaneously while making a solemn promise to their lover. The chorus returns, expressing the idea that the calm has returned, but another riot is sure to start again. The final line of the song serves as a reminder that falling in love can sometimes come with significant consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
It's, oh, so quiet
The world is calm and quiet.
Shhhh, shhhh
Be quiet.
It's, oh, so still
No noise or movement, everything is calm.
You're all alone
You are by yourself.
Shhhh, shhhh
Be quiet.
And so peaceful until...
The peace ends here.
You fall in love
You begin to have romantic feelings for someone.
Zing boom
You feel a sudden rush of emotions.
The sky up above
Refers to the world around you.
Zing boom
You feel a sudden rush of emotions.
Is caving in
Your emotions are overwhelming to the point of feeling physically crushed.
You've never been so nuts about a guy
You have never been so crazily infatuated with a person before.
You want to laugh you want to cry
You feel overwhelmed with emotions, causing you to experience mixed reactions.
You cross your heart and hope to die
You promise with all sincerity.
'Til it's over and then
Until the relationship ends.
Hmmm, hmmm
An indistinct expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
It's nice and quiet
Things return to a peaceful state after the relationship ends.
But soon again
But it won't last long.
Starts another big riot
You will fall in love again, and the cycle will repeat.
You blow a fuse
You cannot control your emotions.
Zing bam
You feel a sudden emotional shock.
The devil cuts loose
Your emotions take over, and you act recklessly or impulsively.
Zing bam
You feel a sudden emotional shock.
So what's the use
What is the point?
Of falling in love
Why bother experiencing these overwhelming emotions repeatedly?
You blow a fuse
You cannot control your emotions.
The devil cuts loose
Your emotions take over, and you act recklessly or impulsively.
What's the use
What is the point?
Of falling in love
Why bother experiencing these overwhelming emotions repeatedly?
Ssshhhh...
Be quiet.
Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bert Reisfeld, Erich Meder, Hans Lang
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