Stella By Starlight
Miles Davis Lyrics


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The song a robin sings
Through years of endless springs
The murmur of a brook at eventide
That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide

That great symphonic theme
That's Stella by starlight
And not a dream
My heart and I agree
She's everything on this earth to me

That great symphonic theme
That's Stella by starlight
And not a dream




My heart and i agree
She's everything on this earth to me

Overall Meaning

Miles Davis's "Stella By Starlight" is a deeply emotional and beautiful love song. The lyrics describe the intangible feeling one has when they are deeply in love. It talks about the different things in nature that represent the beauty of true love. For example, the song mentions a robin singing, which symbolizes renewal and new beginnings. The song also mentions the murmur of a brook, which is meant to represent tranquility and peace. Finally, the "great symphonic theme" of Stella by starlight is the main theme of the song which is represented by stars.


The lyrics simply describe one's experience of being so in love that they feel as though everything beautiful in the world is encapsulated in their lover. The phrase "And not a dream" emphasizes the fact that this love is very real and not something that they have imagined. This illustrates how important this person is to the singer and that they mean everything to them. Overall, the song is an ode to passion and the bond that can be shared between two people who are truly in love with one another.


Line by Line Meaning

The song a robin sings
The melody that is sung by a robin


Through years of endless springs
Through countless seasons of growth and renewal


The murmur of a brook at eventide
The quiet sound of a stream at sunset


That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide
Which creates a peaceful spot for two people in love to be alone


That great symphonic theme
The beautiful and complex musical motif


That's Stella by starlight
Which is titled 'Stella by Starlight'


And not a dream
And is a reality, not just a figment of imagination


My heart and I agree
Both my emotions and I are in harmony


She's everything on this earth to me
That the subject of the song, Stella, is the most valuable thing in the world to the singer




Lyrics © Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Ned Washington, Victor Young

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@mazenhamad8936

"Two things can slow down the Time, a black hole and Miles Davis; and I'm not sure about the black hole." Albert Einstein - blues version.

@smiley122688

i don't think he said that i can't seem to find that quote anywhere

@23billiejean1

It's a joke on the "2 things are infinite" quote, look that one up.

@mustafabarzanji9280

@@smiley122688 lol

@perfectbeat

lol

@tomcat4841

Einstein's original equation was E=Miles Davis Squared, but he had to scrap it because, of course, Miles was never square.

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@blc740

There isn’t a speaker loud enough for this piece of music ..

Heavenly

@Misteure6heure

Every John Coltrane first notes sounds like the voice of God, and especially this one.

@voicegirl555

Happy Birthday Miles! I just heard that Jimmy Cobb left us at the rip age of 91! I am sure you are glad to see him. You got all your band mates up there now. You and your band will be making some more good music! Thank You and the guys for this wonderful album!

@norarocha2402

This my Mama's name Stella. Stella means a 🌟 Star. That she still is in Heaven. ❤ Thanks Miles Davis for this Beautiful Music 🎶 🎵 🙌 ❤️

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