Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to England in 1912, where he studied at Trinity College of Music in London. After graduation, he formed his own orchestra, which played in and around Birmingham. By the time World War II broke out, his orchestra was one of the most popular in England, both on the BBC and in live performances.
Romance
Mantovani & His Orchestra Lyrics
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My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
No month of may, no twinkling stars
No hide away, no softly guitars
My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
Wide awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
My romance doesn't need a thing but you
My romance doesn't need a thing but you
The lyrics of "Romance" by Mantovani & His Orchestra sing about the singer's romantic longing and devotion, insisting that their love does not need any of the traditional trappings of romance such as a moon in the sky, stars, or a blue lagoon. The singer's love is not dependent on a perfect setting or a grand gesture, but solely on the presence of their beloved. The lyrics reject the idea that love needs external circumstances to be perfect and true, asserting that love is self-contained and can exist without any additional embellishment.
The lyrics also emphasize the power of the singer's imagination, suggesting that they do not need to escape to a distant castle or picturesque location to experience the fullness of love. Instead, they can make their most fantastic dreams come true simply by being with their beloved. The lyrics are a celebration of the transformative power of love, which can turn even the most ordinary moments into something magical and extraordinary.
Line by Line Meaning
My romance doesn't have to have a moon in the sky
I don't need to rely on external symbols of romance like a moon in the sky to feel romantic.
My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
I don't require picturesque settings like a blue lagoon to be in a state of romance.
No month of may, no twinkling stars
Even without the typical romantic time of May or the stars that usually accompany romance, I can still feel love.
No hide away, no softly guitars
I don't need to hide away or listen to music to create a romantic atmosphere.
My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
I don't need opulent or exotic settings like a castle in Spain to experience romance.
Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
I don't require constantly surprising moments or gestures to keep the romance alive.
Wide awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
I am capable of creating my own romantic fantasies and bringing them to life, even when I'm wide awake.
My romance doesn't need a thing but you
All I need to feel romantic and happy is you - my partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@darleneeast2743
Good music is heavenly.
Calming
Inspiring
Resting
Our world does not need the tone of today.
It inspires us to rush without inspiring thought of why rush.
Constantly in competition
Rather than harmony.
We may desire community
We as a society keep fighting,
Competing.
Faster! Faster!
@basstachira8127
0:01 Charmaine
3:25 Three Coins In The
Fountain
7:00 Autumn Leaves
11:00 Amapola
13:55 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
18:49 I Left My Heart in San Francisco
24:29 Beyond The Sea (La Mer）
35:00 Moulin Rouge Theme
41:12 Limelight
48:00 More
51:38 Some Enchanted Evening
55:06 Moon River
57:20 Around The World
@AlejandroHernandez-qy5bw
Hermosa musica....tenia 15 años...la escuchaba en una radiodifusora 620 decia el locutor " la musica que llegó para quedarse". Hoy tengo 71 años y sigo deleitando mis oídos.Gracias DIOS....por permitirme estar todavía con vida. Saludos a todos los que lean esto. Desde Mérida Yucatán, México.
@rebecasanchez4830
Exacto amigo, esa música la escuchaba en un radio viejito que tenían mis padres, recuerdo que era de bulbos y que como no tenía botón de encendido sólo estaba la barilla en donde lo llevaba entonces me subía de panza a mi cama para prenderlo (tenía el radio en el suelo a un costado de mi cama) y desde ahí lo encendía para que no me diera toques... 😌
@rebecasanchez4830
Por cielo que linda es Mérida... 🥰
@chollyrd8796
Maganda talaga ang mga ganitong klase ng musika lalo na sa gabi habang ikaw ay nagpapahinga. Napakasarap sa pandinig, Para kang ipinaghehele.Nakakawala ng pagod.
@rebecasanchez4830
Me da mucho gusto encontrarme por éste medio a personas como usted porque me identifico plenamente, muchas gracias.
Saludos a mi hermosa Mérida... 🥰
@josip2103
❤
@CarlosGonzalez-qn4dt
Im 60 and just discovered Mantovani. So beautiful. ❤
@dbj1941
When I was a senior in high school (1959) my girlfriend asked me if I had ever heard of Mantovani and I had listened to him many times at my aunt's house. When I mentioned this to my aunt she gave me several 78 records of Mantovani. My girl and I would take a break from Elvis, The Platters, Chuck Berry, and such. Great music to listen to with someone you are in love with. After four years we called it quits and now my wife of 58 years and I listen to Alexa playing Mantovani for us every night. I often think about what may have been, but I came out way ahead.
@FernandoJimenez-mj8vg
En el año 1963, llegó a mi casa el primer disco L.P en sonido estereofónico. El : Mantovani Film Encores.
A partir de ese momento nunca he dejado de oírlo. Con los años, fui comprando todos sus discos. ¿ Porqué ? Porque Mantovani y su orquesta te llenan el alma y el espíritu, co por lo general lo hace la música de los GRANDES GENIOS que la han compuesto y producido.
Tengo 76 años y sigo oyéndolo y lo haré hasta el final de mi existencia.
@sylviavaldes1682
I agree with Fernando Jimenez.