Maria
Mark Seibert Lyrics


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The most beautiful sound I ever heard
(Maria, Maria, Maria)
All the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word
(Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
Maria, Maria)
Maria!
I just met a girl named Maria
And suddenly that name
Will never be the same
To me
Maria
I just kissed a girl named Maria
And suddenly I found
How wonderful a sound
Can be
Maria
Say it loud and there's music playing
Say it soft and it's almost like praying
Maria,
I'll never stop saying
Maria
Maria, Maria,
Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
Say it loud and there's music playing
Say it soft and it's almost like praying
Maria
I'll never stop saying
Maria




The most beautiful sound I ever heard
Maria

Overall Meaning

The song "Maria" by Mark Seibert is a cover of the iconic song from the musical "West Side Story." The singer in the song is expressing his newfound love and admiration for a girl he just met named Maria. The repetition of her name in the chorus serves as a beautiful sound to the singer's ears. He believes that the name "Maria" encapsulates all the beautiful sounds in the world.


The singer's kiss with Maria is a transformative experience. Suddenly, the singer realizes how wonderful the sound of Maria can be and how much the sound of her name means to him. The singer finds that saying Maria's name out loud is like a prayer, and it is a sound he will never stop saying.


The song touches on themes that are central to the musical "West Side Story," such as love, passion, connection, and the divide between different groups of people. The song is a testament to the transformative power of love and the beauty of its expression.


Line by Line Meaning

The most beautiful sound I ever heard
The name Maria is incredibly melodious and enchanting


All the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word
The name Maria encompasses all that is beautiful in the world


Maria!
A joyful proclamation of the name Maria


I just met a girl named Maria
The artist has recently been introduced to a girl named Maria


And suddenly that name
The artist's perception of the name Maria has dramatically changed


Will never be the same
The name Maria has been forever altered in the singer's mind


To me
The singer is only speaking for himself in regards to the name Maria


I just kissed a girl named Maria
The artist has kissed a girl named Maria


And suddenly I found
The artist experienced a revelation upon kissing Maria


How wonderful a sound
The artist learned the true beauty of the name Maria through his experience


Can be
The singer discovered the true potential of the name Maria


Say it loud and there's music playing
The artist believes that loudly proclaiming the name Maria creates a joyful atmosphere


Say it soft and it's almost like praying
The singer believes that softly saying the name Maria is a reverent experience


Maria, I'll never stop saying
The singer intends to continue using the name Maria regularly


Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
A repeated chant of the name Maria to emphasize its beauty


The most beautiful sound I ever heard
The artist reiterates that the name Maria is the most beautiful sound he has ever heard




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Tiffany Mae Uy

Aaron Tveit's "Maria" is a work of art. He's not just singing--he's actually being a man in love, caressing Maria's name with his voice.

Maria Jose Aranda

it is the most extraordinary performance I have heard.

Emily G

I watched him live. Its insane. He ruined Broadway for me lol Im going to compare all the male lead to Aaron Tveit now😭

justschr

Jeremy Jordan’s version is richer sounding

helen s

euhhhhghghhghghg don't ever say those words again please

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Maria Valenzuela

I serve at a restaurant with an older clientele, so they always start singing this song when I introduce myself as Maria.

D Brooke

That's so cute

writerspen010

I'm a young person, and I would always begin conversations with Maria's, "Tony, Tony," whenever I saw the one Tony I knew xD

Susana Woloson

Guess what song I've had sung to me over a thousand times in my life? 😉

Clare E.

At least it’s not “How do you solve a problem like Maria”. 😂 I tease my friend named Maria with both.

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