In Walked Bud
Monk & Powell Lyrics
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Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
Though not a word was spoken
One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past
One look and I had found my future at last
One look and I had found a world completely new
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
Though not a word was spoken
One look and I had found a world completely new
When love walked in with you
The lyrics of "In Walked Bud" by Thelonious Monk and Jon Hendricks, based on the original song "Bud Powell," paint a vivid picture of the transformative power of love. The song begins by describing how love's arrival symbolically drives away the shadows that had previously clouded the singer's life. This signifies a significant shift in the singer's emotional landscape, where love is portrayed as a force that brings light and warmth into their life. The mention of "sunniest day" evokes a sense of joy and radiance that love brings into the singer's world.
The lyrics emphasize the instantaneous impact of love, as the singer describes a "magic moment" when their heart recognizes and responds to the presence of love. This moment is significant in that it seems to convey a deep connection and understanding without the need for verbal communication. The absence of words in this moment underscores the profound emotional and intuitive nature of love, which transcends language and is felt at a soul-deep level.
The song highlights how love has the power to overshadow and erase the pain of the past. With just one look from their beloved, the singer is able to let go of past sorrows and embrace a brighter future. This transformative effect of love is further emphasized as the singer describes how their entire world feels new and different with the presence of love. This suggests that love has the ability to completely reshape one's perceptions and experiences, turning the mundane into something extraordinary.
Ultimately, the lyrics of "In Walked Bud" convey a sense of overwhelming joy, hope, and renewal that love brings into the singer's life. The repeated mentions of a "magic moment" and the transformative power of love through a single look or presence underscore the profound impact of love on the human experience. The song captures the universal sentiments of love's ability to heal, uplift, and inspire, creating a sense of wonder and optimism for the future as love walks in with its transformative and life-changing presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Love walked right in and drove the shadows away
Love entered and chased away all my doubts and fears
Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
Love entered and made my day full of light and happiness
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
In a single magical moment, my heart recognized that love had arrived
Though not a word was spoken
Even without any words being said
One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past
With just one glance, I was able to let go of my past sadness
One look and I had found my future at last
With one look, I discovered my future and what I had been searching for
One look and I had found a world completely new
With one look, I entered a whole new world of love and possibility
When love walked in with you
Everything changed for the better when you brought love into my life
One look and I had found a world completely new
With just one glance, I found myself in a brand new world filled with love
When love walked in with you
My life changed for the better when you entered it with love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@funsp
My heart is sad and lonely
For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I'm all for you body and soul
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
@nathanmattor401
Just so you know, Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell were best friends.
This one is about how he felt when Bud walked into the room. Just listen to the first few notes. Off tone and at a very strange timing. Just like when a certain friend of mine walks into the room and ups the conversation several notches and more.
I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a friend like that.
@aeneasstrozier8944
anarcho communist jazz fans unite!
@SAHBfan
I've heard a different version of how this song came about. Apparently Bud walked into a jam session very late one night when he was extremely drunk and started a fight which turned into a bar room brawl. I have no idea if that is true - but it is the story our guitar player gave us when he introduced us to the song... I always thought it was a happy song, so I'm not so sure ;)
@Elkfoe
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@tertialmule3309
Ill jam with you my guy :D
@likethesunshine
apparently bud powell tried to defend him from the police when he refused to show identification
@stevemcneal5207
Stunning! My favorite Monk song and 11 minutes worth with Johnny Griffin's sax masterpiece as a bonus. Lead with joy and everything else will fall into place.
@markbridwell8972
Griffin was aptly referred to as the "Little Giant"
@previtalle
Johnny Griffin is an excellent saxophonist.
@abstractbrainscans
This is SUCH a sick song - I can't wait till I'm at the level where I can jam it out with my buddies!