Finding his voice in a school choir, Crawford began his professional career still a teenager. Having some luck on the London stage in the early 60s, he then found his way onto the BBC and starred in various programmes such as 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'. He also had film roles in 'The War Lover', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. and 'How I Won the War' (which brought him into the same work as John Lennon).
Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting of him opposite Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton as the Phantom in 1986 shot his career into high gear. Winning a Tony Award for his role, Crawford also had the aforementioned tune, "The Music Of The Night", reach the British Top Ten. He has released several studio albums such as 'A Touch of Music in the Night' and 'On Eagle's Wings' among others.
why did i choose you
Michael Crawford Lyrics
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What did I see in you?
I saw the heart you hide so well
I saw a quiet girl
Who had a gentle way
A way that caught me in its glowing spell
What could you offer me?
A love to last a lifetime through
And when I lost my heart, so many years ago
I lost it lovingly and willingly to you
If I had to choose again, I would still choose you
The lyrics to Michael Crawford's song "Why Did I Choose You?" are a testament to enduring love and the powerful emotions and experiences that can bring two people together. In the first verse, the singer reflects on what initially drew him to his beloved, acknowledging that there was something deep and meaningful within her that others might overlook or miss. He sees the "heart you hide so well," recognizing the complexity and richness of her inner world.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that he was also drawn to the quiet and gentle nature of the woman he loves. Her energy and demeanor seem to have cast a spell over him, and he recognizes that she has much to offer him in terms of love and companionship. He lost his heart to her willingly so many years ago, and he still feels as deeply connected to her now as he did then.
Overall, these lyrics suggest that there is a profound and unquantifiable power to love, and that sometimes the aspects of a person that might seem unremarkable or hidden to others can be the very things that attract us most deeply to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did I choose you?
What was it about you that drew me in?
What did I see in you?
What qualities or attributes did I notice in you?
I saw the heart you hide so well
I saw your innermost emotions that you keep hidden from others
I saw a quiet girl
I saw a reserved and gentle woman
Who had a gentle way
Who had a calming and tender demeanor
A way that caught me in its glowing spell
A manner that enchanted and mesmerized me
Why did I want you?
What did I desire from you?
What could you offer me?
What did you bring to the relationship?
A love to last a lifetime through
An enduring affection that would withstand the test of time
And when I lost my heart, so many years ago
When I experienced that profound sense of love long ago
I lost it lovingly and willingly to you
I surrendered my heart to you with love and without hesitation
If I had to choose again, I would still choose you
If given another opportunity, I would select you once more
Writer(s): Michael (usa Leonard, Herbert Martin
Contributed by Stella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.