Wasn't It Romantic
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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We can vanish the chill
We can order the present to vanish at will
We can darken the room, we can start the machine
And from here in the gloom, as we gaze at the screen
We can step into yesterday, still, we can step into yesterday, still
You fragile as a snowflake, I resolute and strong
How lovely the glow that I recall, how lovely to know that love was all
White willows in the moonlight, bright silver in the street
Oh, did it really happen, or was it just a dream?
No matter, I still await the moment when I will know romance again
Isn't it romantic? Oh, wasn't it romantic?
Music in the night, all storybook and song
A dream that can be heard
Isn't it romantic? You fragile as a snowflake
Moving shadows write, I resolute and strong
The oldest magic word, how lovely the glow that I recall
I hear the breezes playing in the trees above
How lovely to know that love was all while all the world is saying
You were meant for love
Isn't it romantic? White willows in the moonlight
Merely to be young, bright silver in the street
On such a night as this
Isn't it romantic? Oh, did it really happen
Every note that's sung or was it just a dream?
Is like a lover's kiss
No matter, I still await sweet symbols in the moonlight
The moment when, do you mean that I will fall in love perchance?
I will know romance again, Isn't it romance?
Wasn't it romance?
The song "Wasn't It Romantic" by Michael Feinstein is a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on the power of love and memories. The opening lines, "Though the world has grown cold, we can vanish the chill" suggest a sense of disconnection and isolation from the world, but the singer finds solace in the ability to escape into the past through memories and technology. The use of the phrase "order the present to vanish at will" highlights the artificial nature of modern life and the desire to break away from it.
The second verse is a vivid description of a past romantic encounter, with "white willows in the moonlight" and "bright silver in the street" creating a magical, dreamlike quality to the memory. The singer is unsure if the experience was real or just a fantasy, but the power of the memory is enough to keep them hoping for another chance at love. The repeated refrain of "Isn’t it romantic?" emphasizes the way that nostalgia and longing can transform ordinary moments into something extraordinary and romantic.
The use of the word "fragile" to describe the singer's partner suggests a sense of vulnerability or delicacy, while the singer is "resolute and strong." This dynamic plays out throughout the song, with the singer reflecting on the beauty and power of love, even in the face of uncertainty and pain. Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the enduring power of love and the way that memories and hope can keep it alive, even when the world seems cold and distant.
Line by Line Meaning
Though the world has grown cold
Despite the current state of the world
We can vanish the chill
We can forget our worries
We can order the present to vanish at will
We can escape reality
We can darken the room, we can start the machine
We can set the mood
And from here in the gloom, as we gaze at the screen
And as we watch the movie in the dark
We can step into yesterday, still, we can step into yesterday, still
We can relive our past memories
Oh, wasn't it romantic? All storybook and song
Oh, how romantic it used to be, just like in the movies and books
You fragile as a snowflake, I resolute and strong
You delicate like a snowflake, me determined and unyielding
How lovely the glow that I recall, how lovely to know that love was all
How beautiful and warm our love used to be
White willows in the moonlight, bright silver in the street
Peaceful nature and city lights
Oh, did it really happen, or was it just a dream?
I wonder if it all was real or just a fantasy
No matter, I still await the moment when I will know romance again
Regardless, I still eagerly anticipate falling in love again
Isn't it romantic? Oh, wasn't it romantic?
How romantic it used to be
Music in the night, all storybook and song
The soundtrack of our love story
A dream that can be heard
A fantasy that feels real
You fragile as a snowflake
You delicate
Moving shadows write, I resolute and strong
The shadows tell our story, me steadfast and determined
The oldest magic word, how lovely the glow that I recall
Love, how beautiful our memories of it
I hear the breezes playing in the trees above
The sounds of nature around me
How lovely to know that love was all while all the world is saying
How wonderful it was to have love while everyone else is cynical
You were meant for love
You were born to be loved
White willows in the moonlight
Peaceful, natural setting
Merely to be young, bright silver in the street
To be young and carefree
On such a night as this
A perfect night for romance
Every note that's sung
Every word and melody
Is like a lover's kiss
It feels like love's embrace
No matter, I still await sweet symbols in the moonlight
Despite everything, I still hope for romantic gestures
The moment when, do you mean that I will fall in love perchance?
Is it possible that I will fall in love again?
I will know romance again, Isn't it romance?
I will experience love again, won't it be romantic?
Wasn't it romance?
Our love story was romantic
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ANDREW LEISER, HUGH THOMAS MORGAN
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