The Song Is You
Luiz Bonfà & Jorge Henrique Lyrics
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A beautiful theme of every
Dream I ever knew.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
I feel it start, then melt away.
I hear music when I touch your hand,
A beautiful melody
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
Is this the day?
I alone have heard this lovely strain,
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
Must it be forever inside of me,
Why can't I let it go,
Why can't I let you know,
Why can't I let you know the song
My heart would sing?
That beautiful rhapsody
Of love and youth and spring,
The music is sweet,
The words are true
The song is you.
The Song Is You by Luiz Bonfà and Jorge Henrique is a lyrical masterpiece that expresses the romantic feelings of the singer towards his lover. The opening lines "I hear music when I look at you, A beautiful theme of every dream I ever knew" signifies the immense impact the singer's lover has on him. The use of music as an analogy in the lyrics reflects the emotional state of the singer, who's heart is confident in his love for his partner. When he touches his lover's hand, his emotions are elevated, and he hears "A beautiful melody from some enchanted land" which signifies the beauty and enchantment of their relationship.
In the next passage, the singer reflects on how it seems he is the only one who hears this beautiful music, as no one else has ever heard this melody. He longs to let his lover know about the song in his heart, but he feels restrained by some force he can not comprehend. The lyrics "Why can't I let it go, Why can't I let you know, Why can't I let you know the song My heart would sing?" show his internal struggle in letting his lover know how he truly feels about her. In the end, the singer expresses his heartful appreciation for their relationship through the words "The music is sweet, The words are true, The song is you," which signifies that his partner is the source of his happiness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear music when I look at you,
Your presence fills me with such joy that it feels like a musical theme.
A beautiful theme of every
It's a beautiful theme that embodies all of my dreams.
Dream I ever knew.
It captures every good memory and wish that I ever had.
Down deep in my heart I hear it play.
It's not just a passing melody, but a tune that lingers in the depths of my heart.
I feel it start, then melt away.
Although it fades away, it leaves me with a feeling of warmth.
I hear music when I touch your hand,
It's not only when I see you that I feel such a lovely theme, but even when I touch you.
A beautiful melody
It's a lovely melody that transports me to another place.
From some enchanted land.
It feels like it comes from a magical place.
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say,
Just like before, it's a tune that speaks to me on a deeper level.
Is this the day?
I wonder if today is the day that we'll make beautiful music together.
I alone have heard this lovely strain,
It's a tune that only I can hear.
I alone have heard this glad refrain:
It brings me such happiness, but no one else can hear it.
Must it be forever inside of me,
I wonder if I'll ever be able to share it with anyone else.
Why can't I let it go,
Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't be able to let it go.
Why can't I let you know,
I wish that I could share it with you.
Why can't I let you know the song
I wish that I could express this melody to you.
My heart would sing?
It's something that fills my heart with such love and joy.
That beautiful rhapsody
It's a beautiful composition that tells the story of my heart.
Of love and youth and spring,
It's filled with the promise of love, youth, and the renewal of spring.
The music is sweet,
It's a sweet and tender melody.
The words are true
But the real beauty is in the lyrics, which speak to my soul.
The song is you.
In the end, it's not just about the tune or the lyrics, but about you – the one who inspires such a beautiful melody in my heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar II Hammerstein
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