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.
Theme
Mantovani & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
What are you hoping for, do you know?
Once we were standing still in time,
And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free,
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Now looking back at all we planned,
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
Why must we wait so long before we see
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
The above lyrics are from the song "Theme From Jaws" by Mantovani, but they are not actually part of the instrumental piece. The lyrics explore the idea of self-reflection and questioning one's own path in life. The repetition of the chorus, "Do you know where you're going to?" emphasizes the uncertainty and confusion that many people feel when faced with important decisions and the unknown future.
The verses describe a past relationship where the singer and their partner were once caught up in their dreams and fantasies, but as time passes, they realize that they have let many opportunities slip away. The line "And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free," suggests that the singer may have felt constrained in the relationship and needed to explore their own path.
The final verse reinforces the idea that time passes quickly and that it's easy to lose sight of what's truly important. The line "How sad the answers to those questions can be?" offers a melancholic tone to the song, as the singer implies that trying to answer life's questions and contemplating the future can lead to a sense of sadness or regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you have a clear direction in life and know what your future holds?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Are you satisfied with the way your life is going and the experiences it is providing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you have specific goals and plans for your future, or are you unsure of where your life is headed?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
Are you achieving the things that you set out to accomplish and getting what you desire in life?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
Looking back on your life, do you feel like there are missed opportunities or regrets that you cannot change?
Once we were standing still in time,
There was a time in the past where we were not focused on the future and were content with the present moment.
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds.
We were pursuing dreams and goals that were not necessarily grounded in reality, but were instead based on our own perceptions and aspirations.
And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free,
You were aware of my feelings for you, but at the same time, I wanted to maintain my independence and sense of self.
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
I found humor in the questions that you posed to me, as they revealed your own doubts and uncertainties about the future.
Now looking back at all we planned,
Reflecting on the past, we recall the goals and aspirations we once held.
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
Despite having goals and dreams, we failed to take the necessary steps to achieve them and allowed them to remain unfulfilled.
Why must we wait so long before we see
We often do not realize the importance of certain things until much later in life, and this realization can be painful.
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
The truth can be difficult to confront, and looking back on our lives, we may be saddened by the missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams that we let slip away.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
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@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
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Fountain
7:00 Autumn Leaves
11:00 Amapola
13:55 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
18:49 I Left My Heart in San Francisco
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35:00 Moulin Rouge Theme
41:12 Limelight
48:00 More
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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.