Michel Legrand made his fame and fortune from writing for films, but he has done significant work in jazz on an occasional basis. In 1957, he arranged a set of dixieland and swing standards for a French orchestra (recorded on Philips), in 1958 he used three different all-star groups for the classic Legrand Jazz (with such sidemen as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Phil Woods, Herbie Mann, Bill Evans, Ben Webster, Art Farmer and others), in 1968 he recorded a strictly jazz set with a trio and Legrand has written for albums led by Stan Getz (1971), Sarah Vaughan (1972), and on several occasions, Phil Woods. Several of his songs (such as "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life", "Watch What Happens" and "The Summer Knows") have been recorded many times by jazz musicians.
His Eyes Her Eyes
Michel Legrand Lyrics
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Warm and quiet lovers
Gazing, drowning
Lost in what they see
His words, her words
Strangely and revealing
Question, answer
What they say with their eyes
How they give themselves away with their eyes
They betray with their eyes
Everything they are
Is it just in a kiss
That their fences turn to dust in a kiss
Oh, they must, in a kiss,
Promise their tomorrows
His move, her move
Is it now or never
Heaven hidden
Could be theirs forever
For his eyes and her eyes
Are yours and mine
The lyrics of Michel Legrand's song "His Eyes Her Eyes" are about two lovers who are "Gazing, drowning, lost in what they see". The eyes of the lovers are warm, quiet and give their emotions away. The words they speak are strange but reveal their true feelings. They are careful with their questions and answers. The lovers reveal themselves completely with their eyes. They betray everything they are with their gaze, which is the window to their soul. Their eyes speak volumes about how they feel.
The lyrics suggest that the lovers have built fences around their hearts to protect themselves from getting hurt. But, the fences that they have built can easily turn to dust with just one kiss. It implies that their attraction is intense, and they are willing to take a risk, promising their tomorrow together. The song talks about how the lovers could be destined for each other, with heaven hidden and could be theirs forever. The last line suggests that the emotions portrayed in the song are applicable to everyone, including the listener.
In conclusion, Michel Legrand's song "His Eyes Her Eyes" speaks profoundly about how two people can communicate their emotions through their eyes. Their eyes give away the emotions that their words fail to express. The song talks about the intense connection between two lovers and how one kiss can break all barriers built around their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
His eyes, her eyes
The eyes of two lovers, full of warmth and quiet passion
Warm and quiet lovers
The two are in a gentle, romantic relationship
Gazing, drowning
The lovers are caught up in each other's eyes, entranced and overwhelmed
Lost in what they see
Their world narrows down to each other, nothing else matters
His words, her words
The things that the lovers say to each other
Strangely and revealing
Their words seem unique and revealing of their deepest selves
Question, answer
They ask and answer questions of each other, seeking intimacy and understanding
Careful as can be
They are cautious with what they say, not wanting to harm the other or tarnish their relationship
What they say with their eyes
The lovers communicate as much with their eyes as they do with words
How they give themselves away with their eyes
Their eyes reveal their true feelings, desires, and fears
They betray with their eyes
Their eyes can sometimes give away secrets they wish to keep hidden
Everything they are
Their eyes reveal their deepest selves
Is it just in a kiss
The lovers wonder if a kiss is the only way to fully express their love
That their fences turn to dust in a kiss
A kiss has the power to break down any barriers or reservations they may have
Oh, they must, in a kiss,
They know they have to kiss in order to fully express their love
Promise their tomorrows
The kiss represents a promise of future love and commitment
His move, her move
The lovers' actions towards one another
Is it now or never
They wonder if they should act on their feelings now or wait
Heaven hidden
The possibility of a perfect relationship that remains just out of reach
Could be theirs forever
They could be together forever if they take the leap of faith
For his eyes and her eyes
The lovers' eyes, which represent all that they are
Are yours and mine
The song reminds all of us that the experience of love is universal and relatable
Writer(s): Bergman Alan, Bergman Marilyn, Legrand Michel Jean
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Cynthia Husband
Michel Legrand , the most incredible composer, with a latiny of compositions that include such beautiful , sensual , intoxicating , beautiful music ever composed, this world was so lucky to have him, the beauty he left behind (mr Legrand died Jan 2019) whether orchestrating“Make me rainbows “ a song composed by the great John Williams in 1966 or his composition of “The other Side of Midnight” or the sensuous “His eyes, Her eyes” from the Thomas Crown Affair” Mr Legrand leaves his own imprint, as only a genius can, the beauty he brought into this world will never be duplicated nor diminish. Thank You Mr Legrand for everlasting memories of such gorgeous music.
Cynthia Husband
I dedicate this incredibly sensuous, beautifully written Legrand composition to a happy couple for their 20th wedding anniversary mr mrs McCormick, and many more and a Thank You to Michel Legrand for this beautifully written song that will last for all future lovers, for that , is what it’s all about.
Laurent Roux
Tu sais Yvan
J'avais 5 ans!!!!!
Jen ai 59 maintenant
Mais je l'écoute et je réécoute
Ça
Quel homme
Quelle femme
Quel film
MONSIEUR.le
Steve .
30 ans déjà 🌠
Il est là-haut
Thor Valiant
Michel Legrand is GENUIS
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