Wouldn't It Be Loverly?
My Fair Lady [1959 Original London Cast] Lyrics
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The mistress wants to open up the castle in Capri, hmm
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea, hmm, mmm
Wouldn't it be loverly?
All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over the window sill
Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly
Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly
All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over the window sill
Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly
Loverly, loverly, loverly
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly
Loverly, loverly, loverly
Wouldn't it be loverly
The lyrics of "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" from My Fair Lady speak to the universal longing for a life that is slower, warmer, and more comfortable. The song is sung by the character of Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl who dreams of a life of luxury and ease. She imagines escaping the dullness of her current situation and going to Paris, or having a castle in Capri, or spending a quiet summer by the sea. Eliza goes on to describe her ideal room: warm, with an enormous chair, and lots of chocolate to eat. The song then takes a romantic turn, as Eliza imagines a tender relationship with someone who takes good care of her.
The lyrics explore the tension between the desire for comfort and the reality of life's challenges. Eliza's dreams are portrayed as unrealistic, but also as understandable and even desirable. The song invites listeners to imagine a life that is enriched by simple pleasures and loving relationships. The melody is nostalgic and wistful, bringing to mind a bygone era of elegance and sophistication.
Line by Line Meaning
It's rather dull in town, I think I'll take me to Paree, hmm
I find this town quite boring, so I'm considering traveling to Paris for some excitement and adventure.
The mistress wants to open up the castle in Capri, hmm
My employer is discussing the possibility of opening up their vacation home in Capri for the season.
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea, hmm, mmm
My doctor has recommended that I spend a calm summer by the seaside for my health.
Wouldn't it be loverly?
Wouldn't it be delightful and wonderful?
All I want is a room somewhere
I desire a simple place to stay.
Far away from the cold night air
I want to be distant from the cold night air.
With one enormous chair
A single, large chair is all that I require.
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Oh, what a wonderful and delightful thing that would be!
Lots of chocolate for me to eat
I'd like to have plenty of chocolate to consume.
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
In order to keep warm, I would like to have many coal fires burning.
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
My face, hands, and feet would feel comfortable and cozy if they were kept warm.
Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I find it quite pleasant and enjoyable to be completely still and quiet.
I would never budge till spring crept over the window sill
I would be content to remain motionless until the arrival of springtime.
Someone's head restin' on my knee
It would be lovely to have someone's head resting on my lap.
Warm and tender as he can be
If the person were warm and affectionate, that would be especially enjoyable.
Who takes good care of me
It would be wonderful to have someone who takes good care of me.
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly
Oh, how delightful and wonderful that would be!
Loverly, loverly, loverly, loverly
What a delightful word, 'loverly'!
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly
Oh, how delightful and wonderful that would be!
Loverly, loverly, loverly
What a delightful word, 'loverly'!
Contributed by Jayden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal making lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Oh, so lovely sitting
Abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over me window sill
Someone's head resting on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Autumn Blue
My favorite musical of all time. Audrey was so cute as Eliza before her transformation. She was poor, but she wasn't stupid!
JAMES HAY
She really was... cuter than in the rest of the movie, oddly enough. She looks happier.
Galaxy_Cat95
I first watched it in high school in English class and I loved it
bjnboy
From what I read, when Audrey leanred that they were going to dubbing over all of her hard work, she stormed straight off of the set. But being Audrey Hepburn, she returned the very next day to apologize for her behaviour.
Krendils Shieldheart
She was under contract so idk how much pf that is true lol
HeKeptDying
I heard she didn’t find out until she saw the actual final film.
liverush24
@HeKeptDying Like Lysette Anthony in Krull. She was humiliated at the premiere.
Aleph Morricone
u can find the songs with her original voice on YouTube.. of course she would be upset when she got to know that
Les mcnamee
No offence, cannot do inglish either, She was a brilliant actor
T C
Still can't believe she was Snubbed at the Oscars in 1965 for her performance. She killed this part....