Romantic
Marilyn Monroe & Yves Montand Lyrics
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I'm incurably romantic,
If they're told to me all covered with sighs,
The wildest of lies seems true.
Each time a lovebird sings,
I have no defenses,
My heart is off on wings
Along with my senses.
I'm incurably romantic.
And I shouldn't be allowed out at night,
With anyone quite like you.
But, oh! Your arms are nice,
And it would be awfully nice
If you turned out to be starry-eyed like me,
And incurably romantic too.
The song "Incurably Romantic" by Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand is a whimsical, romantic ballad that explores the idea of being hopelessly in love. The song speaks to the idea that the singer is unable to resist the allure of romantic feelings, even if they may not always be grounded in reality. The lyrics suggest that the singer finds it difficult to keep their emotions in check when they are near their love interest, and that they are easily swayed by grand gestures and romantic language.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is highly susceptible to the beauty of the world around them, particularly the stars in the sky. The tone of the lyrics is dreamy and nostalgic, with the singer describing themselves as "incurably romantic" and prone to wild flights of fancy. As the song proceeds, the singer admits that they have no defense against the seductive power of love, and that their heart is easily carried away by even the slightest hint of romance.
Overall, "Incurably Romantic" is a charming and playful ode to the power of love and the romantic imagination. The song embraces the idea that sometimes it is okay to let go of reality and give into the passion and mystery of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm susceptible to stars in the skies,
I am easily moved by the beauty of the night sky and the stars that shine.
I'm incurably romantic,
I am hopelessly in love with the idea of love and romance.
If they're told to me all covered with sighs,
I am willing to believe even the most exaggerated, dramatic tales of love.
The wildest of lies seems true.
I am so idealistic about love that I can easily be convinced of false things.
Each time a lovebird sings,
Whenever I hear a love song or someone speaks of love, I become enchanted.
I have no defenses,
I am vulnerable to the influence of love and romance, and I cannot resist its pull.
My heart is off on wings
My emotions take flight and soar when I am in love or around romantic situations.
Along with my senses.
My physical and emotional states are closely intertwined, and both are affected by love and romance.
I'm a set-up for the moon when it's bright,
When the moon is full and bright, I become even more susceptible to the romantic ideals I hold so dear.
And I shouldn't be allowed out at night,
As a hopeless romantic, I might make reckless decisions that are influenced by my emotions when I am out at night.
With anyone quite like you.
Being around someone who is as romantic as I am might be too much for me to handle.
But, oh! Your arms are nice,
Despite my reservations, I am still drawn to you and the safety and comfort that I feel in your embrace.
And it would be awfully nice
It would be wonderful if you shared my romantic ideals and we could love each other with the same passion and intensity.
If you turned out to be starry-eyed like me,
If you were as idealistic and romantic as I am, we could create a magical and perfect love story together.
And incurably romantic too.
Together, we can live out our dreams of romance and love in a way that is sincere and lasting.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ceciliadiazsanchez5343
Saber, saber! jajajajaja!!! eso estaba en el aire en ese tiempo, mujer de decimonónicos prejuicios (el adjetivo es por su cuestionamiento de inicio, siendo que ni nos conocemos, entonces inicia cayendo en el absurdo).
No entiendo bien su redacción porque es confusa, pero mire:
Nada se escondía entre bambalinas en esos momentos, y éso que no había los medios de comunicación que ahora tenemos.
Se conservan aun entrevistas en video y solo hay que asomarse un poco en los sitios adecuados a observar. Sobre todo en entrevistas en francés ( youtube ofrece un montón de material de esa época).
Yo no juzgo en mi comentario si ser "gigoló" es bueno o malo, eso lo asume usted pero no soy responsable de su asimilación.
Claude Nougaro, Yves Montand, Theo Sarapo entre otros cantantes, tuvieron un acontecer musical y entorno sociocultural como gigolós, tan reconocido en un aspecto como en el otro. Aunque le haga ámpula su entendimiento, cada psiqué es asunto personal.
El transcursos de las vidas de este muestrario de cantantes que menciono, eran muy similares porque eran coherentes con su época y medio social; cosa que no les resta ni un miligramo en talento, he? Yo no lo refiero en mi comentario, eso lo agregó usted.
Y al revés!!! personalmente pienso que tal vez sea esa formación tan particular, lo que sustentaba desde varias aristas su trabajo y aportación en su obra.
Lea cualquier biografía sobre M. Montand para que no se sienta mal por NO SABER, dado que le concede tanta importancia al conocimiento. Yo ya hice lo propio hace años, como ejercicio formativo del estudio de la lengua francesa.
De paso busque en la red, las entrevistas (en textos) que un biógrafo de Mme. Signoret editó en los años 70´s., para contextualizar de primera mano lo que señalo.
La diferencia de intereses, estilos sociales y culturas entre la señora Monroe y el cantante/actor Francés eran irreconciliables por obvias razones, pero lo que vende es lo idílico sin duda alguna...no hemos mejorado mucho como sociedad de consumo y desde esos lejanos tiempos, hasta ahora mismo. De ahí partió mi observación al video presentado.
Admiro mucho el talento musical francés, desde los antiguos Sainte Colombe , Marin Marais etc., hasta el actual Jean Marie Alsina, que por cierto ahora mismo tiene un espectáculo basado en cantantes de jazz franceses de los 50´s 60´s, y de gira este verano por el sur de Francia. Con suerte lo disfrutamos en América pronto.
Yves Montad y Cloude Nougaro (otro mujeriego y gigoló de grandes ligas, pero además excelente poeta, pintor y magnífico actor) están en mi apartado personal (jazz) mas preciado.
"...gran artísta francés" señala usted? Bueno, si no lo menciona, no nos enteramos.
Hizo usted alguna otra aportación?
Siento no responderle a cualquier comentario que agregue, hasta que lea, sepa y aporte. Porque partiendo de descalificaciones la posible charla queda abortada.
Alegres saludos!
@MalaMi57
amazing history ! great photos, great song !
@Miguel53de
it is still astonishing what a good singer Marilyn was. Such an old song and still so good.
@georgwesterholz2047
@@danc3693 of course she is not the perfect singer in an academic sense. But she is perfect in her categorie and with her special personality and appearance.
@dearmalika
She has a great jazzy voice!
@mirnamm3590
Adorable
@kalebchavez3279
He's a very sexy Man... And he was absolutely loyal and VERY respectful to Marilyn always..🥀
@TwilightSagaBella1
beautiful song...warms my heart...forever....as an incurably romantic.
@Anarkam
This is sublime... Mmmh... Like some kind of "Nostalgie".
@ytcarol
They were such a great couple in Lets Make Love. Thanks for the memories!
@LucMoustache1
Thanks a lot