Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of th… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of the 1960s and one of great international postwar entertainers. Throughout his 30-year career he filled cabarets, nightclubs, music halls and stadiums across the globe, from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. He sold more than 25 million records during his lifetime (most of those sales however didn't come until after his death), imbuing each one with his elegant blend of majesty, sincerity, and superior technique.

I'm Glad There Is You
Matt Monro Lyrics

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In this world of ordinary people,
extraordinary people,
I'm glad there is you.

In this world of overrated pleasures,
of underrated treasures,
I'm glad there is you.

I'll live to love,
I'll love to live with you beside me,
This role so new
I'll muddle through with you to guide me.

In this world where many, many play at love,

And hardly stay in love,
I'm glad there is you, more than ever, I'm glad there is you.

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Glad There Is You" by Matt Monro talks about how grateful the singer is to have someone special in his life, amidst a world of ordinary and extraordinary people. The opening lines, "In this world of ordinary people, extraordinary people, I'm glad there is you," highlights how unique and special the person is in the singer's eyes. The following lines, "In this world of overrated pleasures, of underrated treasures, I'm glad there is you," convey the idea that despite having access to many fleeting pleasures, having someone who is a treasure is invaluable.

The singer expresses his love and commitment to this person with the line, "I'll live to love, I'll love to live with you beside me." He acknowledges that this role is new and he may stumble along the way, but having this person guide him makes a huge difference. In a world where many people play at love and hardly stay in love, the singer is glad that he has someone who is more than enough.

Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to lasting love and finding joy in simple pleasures. The lyrics are heartfelt and convey a sense of gratitude for the person that brings light to the singer's world.

Line by Line Meaning

In this world of ordinary people,
In this world where most people are average,

extraordinary people,
there are exceptional individuals,

I'm glad there is you.
I am thankful that you exist in this world.

In this world of overrated pleasures,
In this world where many things are hyped up,

of underrated treasures,
and where valuable things are often overlooked,

I'm glad there is you.
I am grateful for your presence.

I'll live to love,
My reason for existing is to love,

I'll love to live with you beside me,
and I want to live with you as my partner,

This role so new
This relationship is unfamiliar to me,

I'll muddle through with you to guide me.
But with you by my side, I am willing to navigate through it.

In this world where many, many play at love,
In a world where people often pretend to be in love,