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.
The Very Thought of You
Mantovani & His Orchestra Lyrics
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The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The lyrics to "The Very Thought of You" by Mantovani & His Orchestra express the overwhelming effect that the thought of someone can have on the singer. The opening lines convey that the mere thought of this person causes the singer to forget about their daily responsibilities and the ordinary tasks that everyone ought to do. They are so consumed by this daydream-like feeling that they feel as happy as a king, even if it may seem foolish to others. In essence, the thought of this person is everything to the singer.
The second verse continues to emphasize the power of this person's presence in the singer's thoughts. The yearning for them is so strong that time seems to slow down until they are near. The singer finds traces of this person in everything around them - in the face of every flower, in the stars above. The thought of this person becomes the driving force behind the singer's emotions and experiences, highlighting the depth of their love.
Overall, the lyrics express the immense impact that the mere thought of someone can have on an individual. It speaks to the intense longing, joy, and emotions that can be evoked by the presence of someone in the thoughts and imagination of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
When I think about you, I become so consumed with emotions that I lose track of everything else I should be doing
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
The small, mundane tasks that are expected of everyone
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I feel like I am living in a dream-like state, where everything seems surreal and perfect
I'm happy as a king
I am incredibly joyful and content, just like a king with all their riches and power
And foolish though it may seem
Even though it may appear foolish to others
To me that's everything
To me, the love I feel for you is the most important and valuable thing
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Just the mere thought of you, the intense desire and yearning I have for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
You will never understand how time seems to slow down for me until I am in your presence
I see your face in every flower
In every flower I see, I imagine that I am seeing your beautiful face
Your eyes in stars above
When I look up at the stars, I see the reflection of your eyes
It's just the thought of you
It is simply the thought of you that brings me so much joy and happiness
The very thought of you, my love
The mere thought of you, my love, fills my heart with overwhelming emotions
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Noble
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Ed Panui
All the music and arrangement by Mantovani and His Orchestra are so beautiful. Listening to it shuts off all the stressful noises of the day. It is stress buster. Thank you for making it available God bless you!. Ed
Armando Leyton Armando Leyton
Tengo 71 años, a mis 8 años escuche TANGOS FANTASÍA y luego LA MONTAÑA DE CRISTAL. VIVÍ CON ESA MÚSICA. Mantovani es un placer, para nos, los plus ultra melomanos, sibariticos nonos, NO COMUNIQUEN EL SECRETO....!!!!
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Armando Leyton Armando Leyton
❤
Josephine Stobierski
This brings back childhood memories. My dad played Montavani as background music in our home.
Lauren Soto
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Iwona Gawlicka
Wspaniała muzyczna perełka 🎶🎵💖😍 kojąca muzyka 🎼 balsam dla duszy 🌹🍃🌷💚🌺❤️🎻🎺🎵🐦👍🌄🥀💙💏❣️ dziękuję i pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski 💌🤗
Miro
Nic dodać nic ująć... :) Pozdrawiam serdecznie:)
Laura Martínez Gallardo
¡Bellísimas interpretaciones!
¡GRACIAS, MIL!
REDEMPTION PROJECT
DELICIA DE MUSICAS!!
OBRIGADA
Alma Acasio Intal
Lovely soothing to the heart and mind