It's Magic
Louis Prima Feat. Keely Smith Lyrics
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You speak and I hear violins
It's magic
(It's magic)
The stars desert the skies
And rush to nestle in your eyes
It's magic
Without a golden wand
Or mystic charms
Fantastic things begin
When I am in your arms
When we walk hand in hand
The world becomes a wonderland
Oh, it's magic
(It's magic)
How else can I explain
Those rainbows when there is no rain?
It's magic, why do I tell myself
These things that happen
Are all really true
When within my heart I know
The magic is my love for you?
Why do I tell myself
These things that happen
Are all really true
When within my heart I know
The magic is my love for you?
(The magic is my love for you)
The song “It’s Magic” by Louis Prima featuring Keely Smith is about the wonder and awe of being in love. The first two lines, “You sigh and the song begins, you speak and I hear violins,” paints a picture of how enchanted the singer is by their lover. Even the smallest expressions from their loved one can evoke a magical reaction in them. As the title suggests, the song speaks to the inexplicable nature of falling in love and how it can make everyday experiences feel like enchanting and extraordinary moments.
The chorus of the song focuses on how the presence of the person they love can make the world feel like a magical place. The stars desert the skies and rush to nestle in your eyes, implying that their beloved’s beauty is enough to shake the natural order of the world. Throughout the song, we see that the singer doesn’t understand why they feel the way they do, but they know it’s real. They don't know how to explain the rainbow that appears when there's no rain or how the world becomes a wonderland when they walk hand in hand with their loved one, but they recognize that there is something about being with this person that makes everything magical.
Overall, the song is about the transformative power of love, how it can make the most ordinary of experiences feel like something out of a fairytale. This magic doesn’t need wands or spells: it all stems from the simple love that two people can share.
Line by Line Meaning
You sigh and the song begins
When you sigh, my heart is immediately filled with joy and happiness, as if a beautiful song has started playing in my mind.
You speak and I hear violins
Your voice is so enchanting and lovely that it sounds like the most beautiful music to my ears, like the sweetest violins playing a romantic melody.
It's magic
The feelings I have for you are so amazing and intense that they can only be described as pure magic.
(It's magic)
I am constantly amazed by the incredible emotions you inspire in me, and the irresistible sense of wonder and excitement I feel whenever I'm with you.
The stars desert the skies
When I look into your eyes, everything else around me fades away, and the stars seem to leave the sky to come and shine in your beautiful gaze.
And rush to nestle in your eyes
Your eyes are so full of life, love, and beauty that they make the stars themselves want to come and rest inside them, as if they were the most comfortable and amazing place on earth.
Without a golden wand
I don't need magic spells, enchanted items, or any other mystical tools to feel the incredible love and happiness that you bring to my life.
Or mystic charms
No matter what kind of supernatural forces or mysterious energies others might believe in, nothing compares to the simple, yet powerful magic of the love we share.
Fantastic things begin
Whenever I'm around you, amazing and surreal things seem to happen almost by themselves, as if the universe itself is conspiring to make every moment we spend together absolutely unforgettable.
When I am in your arms
The touch of your embrace is the most magical and comforting thing in the world to me, and nothing else in existence could ever come close to the warmth and tenderness it brings to my heart.
When we walk hand in hand
Just the simple act of holding your hand and strolling through the world with you by my side fills me with joy and wonder, as if every step we take is a dance of pure love.
The world becomes a wonderland
With you by my side, everything around me seems to transform into a magical and fantastic landscape, where anything is possible and every moment is filled with endless potential and excitement.
Oh, it's magic
Everything about you, from your smile to your touch to the very essence of your being, is imbued with an incredible and undeniable sense of magic that simply cannot be denied or explained.
(It's magic)
No matter how much time passes or how much life may change, the sense of awe and wonder I feel whenever I'm with you will never fade or lose its incredible power and magic.
How else can I explain
Even though the power and wonder of our love is beyond words, I still find myself struggling to capture the immensity of it all, and to describe just how amazing and special you truly are to me.
Those rainbows when there is no rain?
Sometimes, when I look at you, I see the world around us transform into a breathtaking and awe-inspiring scene, where even the impossible seems to become possible and the most amazing sights and sounds come to life before my very eyes.
It's magic, why do I tell myself
Even though the power and wonder of our love is beyond words, I still find myself struggling to comprehend the sheer magnitude of it all, and to understand just how much you truly mean to me.
These things that happen
Despite the incredible strength and magic of our love, there are still times when life can be hard or difficult, and we may face challenges or struggles that test our bond and our commitment to one another.
Are all really true
But no matter what happens, I know that the love and magic we share is real and unbreakable, and nothing can ever change the deep and abiding connection that we share.
When within my heart I know
Even during the toughest or darkest times, I always carry within me an unshakeable faith and trust in the magic of our love, and the incredible power it has to sustain and support us both through anything that life may throw our way.
The magic is my love for you?
At the end of the day, the most magical and incredible thing in my life is simply the love that I feel for you, the way it fills me with wonder and excitement, and the way it makes every day feel like a brand new adventure full of endless possibilities and incredible surprises.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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@slicksnewonenow
@@glenntremblay5406 I'm pretty sure that actual choreography would have wrecked the Prima show... He and Keeley were known for their goofy, off the cuff antics.
To me, the craziest part of it was how GREAT the whole band was... And every song almost sounded different, each time it was played (when seeing the live footage and they play a certain song in a different tempo, faster or slower than the record) those guys were RIGHT ON IT.
My grandparents loved that band and would go see them whenever they'd play shows close enough to their hometown... And I was blessed by getting to meet Miss Keeley and Mr. Butera once in Las Vegas.
This was in the Nineties and both of them still had "it".
That was one of the highlights of my life!
Wow... What a show!
@jeffreybarkin3177
@@bishlap
This is COLOURIZED as Colour Film Recording was not yet available yet when this was likely recorded...
But, Keely SMITH and LOIUS PRIMA's Live shows in places like The Neville in the scenic Catskill's resort country clubs were Legendary!
Believe THIS recording is from 1958, when Las Vegas was being first developed...
Today, this would be TOTALLY VEGAS!
@stephencurtis1504
This is my old dads favourite song , he always used to sing it , he’s 91 years old and suffers from dementia and now lives in a care home, but still sings it to all the female residents in the home , bless him forever. STEVE C.
@poppyfield1619
Bless him!😘
@glenntremblay5406
My dad played it for me years ago and I instantly loved it... Great song.
It's too bad they weren't choreographing dance moves back then as that would have put it over the top absolutely.
@aug9676
All the choicest blessings for your pops' i bet he knows how to have fun🤣
@slicksnewonenow
@@glenntremblay5406 I'm pretty sure that actual choreography would have wrecked the Prima show... He and Keeley were known for their goofy, off the cuff antics.
To me, the craziest part of it was how GREAT the whole band was... And every song almost sounded different, each time it was played (when seeing the live footage and they play a certain song in a different tempo, faster or slower than the record) those guys were RIGHT ON IT.
My grandparents loved that band and would go see them whenever they'd play shows close enough to their hometown... And I was blessed by getting to meet Miss Keeley and Mr. Butera once in Las Vegas.
This was in the Nineties and both of them still had "it".
That was one of the highlights of my life!
Wow... What a show!
@logann7942
Much love to you and your dad. Music does something different to people. I’ve known dementia patients who don’t remember their own families, but if you find a song they liked, they remember every word. ❤
@artbeau
Got a chance to see Keely in 2010 in CA. She was absolutely genuine. She pitched the first number, "It's Magic". She stopped mid-note to say, "Stop! Stop! What the hell... " Someone right in front of us hollered.... "WE LOVE YOU KEELY"... She said "I love you too and you deserve better." She started over and absolutely killed it!!! The rest of the show was absolutely amazing! I was so happy I was able to see this legend in my lifetime!
@scottsmith2508
Keely Smith is the best. The absolute very best. She's exceptionally cute and exceptionally talented.
@barneypooch
I'm so jealous I could kill!
@catchawave1963
Saw her around the same time. Her tribute album to Sinatra from this period is terrific.