Keep It Gay
Me And Juliet Lyrics


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Late in the afternoon
I can see the light
From the setting sun
So calm and quiet here
I wish the world could feel
The same as me

It's time to let Greta know
That the load she's carrying
Is not in vain
She's so strong and I admire her
How she's fighting for help
The world to see

The generations to come
Will judge us very hard
You have to take a stand
And join her efforts now

Get out of your comfort zone
And take the trouble to adjust
You can not bother now
It is not too late

Late in the afternoon
I can see the light
From the setting sun
So calm and quiet here
I wish the world could feel
The same as me

Wish the world could know
We must act now
Wish the world could feel
Wish the world could see
The same as me

Even though it's hard to get
We must accept this now




There are a lot to do
We have to understand this now

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep It Gay" from the musical Me And Juliet was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II in 1953. The song is an upbeat show tune that encourages people to embrace joy and happiness regardless of their circumstances. The song fits into the storyline of the musical as it's sung by the choreographer and the cast as they rehearse a new musical. The song is upbeat and filled with bouncy music that adds to the overall upbeat feeling of the musical.


The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward. They encourage the listener to let go of their troubles and embrace happiness. The lyrics "Late in the afternoon I can see the light, From the setting sun, So calm and quiet here I wish the world could feel, The same as me" express a desire for others to enjoy the beauty of nature and life. The lyrics "Get out of your comfort zone, And take the trouble to adjust, You can not bother now, It is not too late" echo the message of the musical which is to embrace change and to take risks. The song's message is clear and uplifting.


Line by Line Meaning

Late in the afternoon
As the day draws to a close


I can see the light
I am aware of a glimmer of hope


From the setting sun
As the sun fades into the horizon


So calm and quiet here
I feel a sense of peace and serenity


I wish the world could feel
I hope everyone else could experience the same


The same as me
The tranquility and positivity that surrounds me


It's time to let Greta know
We need to support activists like Greta Thunberg


That the load she's carrying
Her work to combat climate change


Is not in vain
Is meaningful and impactful


She's so strong and I admire her
I have a lot of respect for her determination


How she's fighting for help
Her efforts to raise awareness and invoke change


The world to see
Is important for the betterment of our planet


The generations to come
Future generations


Will judge us very hard
Will scrutinize our actions severely


You have to take a stand
We need to take action


And join her efforts now
Unite together with those fighting for change


Get out of your comfort zone
Take risks and push boundaries


And take the trouble to adjust
Make necessary changes


You can not bother now
It is not acceptable to remain indifferent or inactive


It is not too late
We still have time to make a difference


Wish the world could know
I want everyone to be informed


We must act now
Action needs to be taken immediately


Wish the world could feel
I hope everyone could experience


Wish the world could see
I hope everyone could see


Even though it's hard to get
Although progress may be difficult


We must accept this now
We need to acknowledge the issues and take action


There are a lot to do
There is much work to be done


We have to understand this now
We need to be aware of the current situation and take it seriously




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Erik Hedenblad

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