Prélude
Martin Turner and Friends Lyrics
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A song in blue
Like a flower crying
For the dew
That was my heart serenading you
My prelude to a kiss
If you hear a song that grows
That was my heart trying to compose
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song so gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
The lyrics of Martin Turner and Friends' "Prelude in 2-3" express the depth of love that the singer holds for their beloved. The song starts with the analogy of a flower crying for dew, indicating how much the singer's heart longs for the touch of their lover. The phrase "my heart serenading you" depicts the singer's desire to express their love and affection through music. The song progresses with the singer mentioning how their heart tries to compose a melody to encapsulate their tender sentiments. The singer admits that the melody is simple, but it conveys their emotions effectively. The phrase "A Schubert tune with a Gershwin touch" blends two prominent classical music composers' styles, suggesting the sweet combination of different emotions and styles in the singer's love for their beloved. The song ends with the idea that the singer's love is a prelude that never dies and will always remain.
Line by Line Meaning
If you hear
If by chance you hear
A song in blue
A sorrowful song
Like a flower crying
Just like how a flower sheds dew through tears
For the dew
In yearning for moisture
That was my heart serenading you
My soul reaching out to yours through music
My prelude to a kiss
A simple introduction to the expression of my love for you
If you hear a song that grows
If you hear a melody that evolves
From my tender sentimental woes
From the depths of my emotional vulnerability
That was my heart trying to compose
My soul attempting to translate my feelings into music
A prelude to a kiss
A simple opening to the expression of my love for you
Though it's just a simple melody
Even though the music is uncomplicated
With nothing fancy
Devoid of needless ornamentation
Nothing much
Nor excessively complex
You could turn it to a symphony
It holds the potential to become something grand
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
To rival even the works of great composers such as Schubert or Gershwin
Oh how my love song gently cries
My melody is an expression of my love, delivered with great care
For the tenderness within your eyes
An appreciation of the kindness and warmth evident in your gaze
My love is a prelude that never dies
The opening melody of our love story, which will endure indefinitely
A prelude to a kiss
An innocent, gentle start to a shared moment of intimacy and affection
Though it's just a simple melody
Although it may appear straightforward
With nothing fancy
Without embellishment
Nothing much
Not particularly significant
You could turn it to a symphony
It has the latent potential to become something far greater in scope
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
As exceptional in quality as the achievements of famous composers
Oh how my love song so gently cries
My vocalization of love is a delicate and emotional gesture
For the tenderness within your eyes
Appreciating the softness and gentleness that can be found within your gaze
My love is a prelude that never dies
The beginning of our romance will be everlasting
A prelude to a kiss
An opening chapter to a shared moment of love and intimacy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, IRVING MILLS, IRVING GORDON
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