Where or When
Mario Lanza Lyrics


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It seems we stood and talked like this before.
We looked at each other in the same way then,
But I can't remember where or when.

The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore.
The smile you were smiling you were smiling then,
But I can't remember where or when.
Some things that happened for the first time
Seem to be happening again.

And so it seems that we have met before




And laughed before and loved before,
But who knows where or when?

Overall Meaning

In Mario Lanza's song Where or When, the lyrics speak of a feeling of déjà vu. The song seems to express a sense of familiarity with a person, situation, or connection that can't quite be pinpointed or explained. The opening lines suggest that the singer has had a similar encounter in the past, but can't remember the details of it. They are struck by how familiar the moment feels and yet can't quite grasp the specifics of when or where it took place. This is a feeling that many people can relate to, where something seems familiar but they can't quite place it.


The lyrics then dive deeper into this sense of déjà vu by noting that the clothes and smiles of the two people in the moment are the same as they were before. It's almost like history is repeating itself, but again, without a clear understanding of the when or where. The chorus suggests that some things that happen for the first time seem to be happening again, further reinforcing the idea that this moment is not entirely new.


Overall, the lyrics to Mario Lanza's Where or When convey a sense of connection that is elusive and difficult to define. The familiarity and déjà vu it evokes is both exciting and disorienting, leaving the singer wondering about the nature of their connection with the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

It seems we stood and talked like this before.
The familiarity of this conversation suggests that we've had this exact discourse in the past.


We looked at each other in the same way then,
Our gazes were mutual and resembled the ones we previously shared.


But I can't remember where or when.
Despite the similarity in our interactions, I cannot recall the specific moment we met or conversed before.


The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore.
The outfit you're donning bears a striking resemblance to one you previously wore.


The smile you were smiling you were smiling then,
The expression on your face is identical to the one I previously encountered on a previous occasion.


But I can't remember where or when.
Despite the familiarity of your appearance, I am still unable to pinpoint the exact moment we crossed paths.


Some things that happened for the first time
Certain events that occurred initially


Seem to be happening again.
Appear to be recurring or happening once more.


And so it seems that we have met before
Based on the similarities of our interactions and appearances, it's apparent that we've encountered each other previously.


And laughed before and loved before,
It's possible that we've shared laughter and love previously as well.


But who knows where or when?
Despite the seeming familiarity of our encounters, it's impossible to determine the exact moment or place we met before.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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@gambrosio2373

I’m 90 years old.... I heard Mario Lanza In person in Chicago in 1950 and head the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard in my long life of listening to beautiful voices! ❤️👵

@CR-ty5eg

i was lucky enough to hear Pavraotti, Domingo but not Carreras. All are beautiful and I can understand the phrase 'blessed by angels' but there are a couple of others blessed: Jussi Bjorling and of course Caruso.

@ingemayodon5128

@C R
And Fritz Wunderlich!

@gilliansherlock7211

wow i would of loved to see him sing live what a voice magnificent ...

@MMona1968

:x :x

@thelmarose2782

He was my mother's favourite and to this day no one has bettered him.

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@jamesprocter3323

Mario Lanza was,and still is,in my opinion,the best Tenor I have ever heard.His voice is unmatchable.

@terry8641

Heavenly

@ChrisSmith-yq9pr

AMEN!!

@Tigrangasparianofficial

Agree

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