Stella By Starlight
Miles Davis feat. Bill Evans Cannonball Adderley & John Coltrane Lyrics
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Through years of endless springs,
The murmur of a brook at evening tides.
That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide.
That great symphonic theme,
That's Stella by starlight,
And not a dream,
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.
The lyrics of "Stella By Starlight" by the Miles Davis Quintet evoke a sense of romanticism and nostalgia. The song describes the beauty of a serene, peaceful evening, with the sounds of nature intermingling and two lovers finding refuge in a secret nook. The imagery of a robin singing and a brook murmuring is used to convey the tranquillity of the moment. The reference to " endless springs" suggests that this is something timeless and eternal, that love is something that transcends time and lasts forever.
The central theme of the song, however, is not just the beauty of nature but also the beauty of love. Stella, the object of the singer's affection, is compared to a "great symphonic theme" and is said to be everything to the singer. The song conveys the depth of emotion that the singer feels for Stella and how she fills his heart with joy and happiness. This song is a testament to the power of love and how it can inspire and uplift the human soul.
Line by Line Meaning
The song a robin sings,
The melody sung by a robin
Through years of endless springs,
Over the course of many seasons
The murmur of a brook at evening tides.
The gentle babbling of a stream during sunset
That ripples through a nook where two lovers hide.
Flowing through a secluded spot where a couple seeks privacy
That great symphonic theme,
A grand, orchestral motif
That's Stella by starlight,
Which is the song called Stella by Starlight
And not a dream,
It is real and not imagined
My heart and I agree,
Both my emotions and I concur
She's everything on this earth to me.
She represents all that is meaningful in my life.
That great symphonic theme,
The impressive musical composition
That's Stella by starlight,
Again, referencing the song Stella by Starlight
And not a dream,
Confirming that it is real
My heart and i agree,
Once again, my feelings and I are in accord
She's everything on this earth to me.
Reiterating that she symbolizes all that I value.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. 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.
@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 🎶 🎵 🙌 ❤️