Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
The Miracle Song
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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I've been a kind of lonely man
Searching high and low
Looking for my way
Then all at once
I saw you right in front of me
I knew right then and there
My lonely days were through
You're just a rose
That shimmers in the sun
And now I know
My life has just begun
You are the sweetest thing
That could ever, ever be
And you're a miracle to me
You fill my life
With tenderness and harmony
I never thought
That I'd be laughing once again
You fill the room
With something warm and wonderful
I can't imagine life
Without your precious love
You're just a rose
That shimmers in the sun
And now I know
My life has just begun
You are the sweetest thing
That could ever, ever be
And you're a miracle to me
Rivers bend rivers flow
Till the end of time
They keep flowing
Through eternity
Take me there
Sail away
Take me to the sea
You're a river that flows inside of me
You're just a rose
That shimmers in the sun
And now I know
My life has just begun
You are the sweetest thing
That I could ever, ever see
And you're a miracle to me
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"The Miracle Song" is a love song that describes the singer's feeling when he meets someone who brings light to his life. The song starts with the singer reflecting on his past, feeling lonely and lost, but then he sees someone who changes everything for him. The person who he is talking about is described as a rose that shimmers in the sun, and an extraordinary miracle to him. This person has given him a new meaning to his life by filling it with tenderness and harmony. The author feels blessed to have found someone like this and cannot imagine life without their precious love.
The second verse talks about how this special person has brought laughter and warmth back into his life, and he cannot imagine his life without them. The final verse compares this person's love to a river that flows inside him, that will continue to flow through eternity. The singer wants to be taken away by this person to the sea. The song ends with emphasis on the miracle and how the person spoken of is the sweetest thing that the author could ever see.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life
Throughout my entire existence
I've been a kind of lonely man
I have experienced a sense of isolation and solitude
Searching high and low
Looking in every possible place
Looking for my way
Trying to find my purpose in life
Then all at once
Suddenly and unexpectedly
I saw you right in front of me
I met you and got to know you
I knew right then and there
I immediately realized
My lonely days were through
I wouldn't experience isolation and loneliness anymore
You're just a rose
You are as beautiful and delicate as a rose
That shimmers in the sun
That sparkles and shines brightly like the sun's rays
And now I know
I am aware and certain
My life has just begun
I finally feel like I have a meaningful and fulfilling life
You are the sweetest thing
You are the most delightful and lovely person
That could ever, ever be
That is the ultimate and unsurpassable
And you're a miracle to me
You are something inexplicable and extraordinary to me
You fill my life
You bring abundance and richness to my life
With tenderness and harmony
With affection and balance
I never thought
It never occurred to me
That I'd be laughing once again
That I would experience happiness and joy again
You fill the room
You bring energy and warmth to the atmosphere
With something warm and wonderful
With something comforting and delightful
I can't imagine life
I cannot conceive of existence
Without your precious love
Without the love that is valuable and cherished to me
Rivers bend rivers flow
Rivers change course and move along
Till the end of time
Forever and ever
They keep flowing
They continue to move and go on
Through eternity
Throughout everlasting time
Take me there
Bring me to that place
Sail away
Set sail and go on a journey
Take me to the sea
Bring me to the vast and endless ocean
You're a river that flows inside of me
You are a continuous flow of feelings and emotions within me
That I could ever, ever see
That I will ever, ever behold
And you're a miracle to me
You are something that is wondrous and extraordinary to me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL SEDAKA
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Phil Rawlinson
My all-time favourite song, I think. I learned this song years ago, and sang it whenever I got the chance during my performing years that followed. I sang it at one of the sweetest weddings that I ever attended, too. A couple of older people that thought that life and love had passed them by, but Cupid fired his little arrows and they have been delightfully happy ever since, supporting each other through pain, illness, and much besides. Love to you both, Gill and Sam.
And a HUGE thank you to the wonderful Neil Sedaka, who has given us so much .............. <3
Daddy Spader
Words cannot even begin to describe how beautifully Neil sings this song. It;s enough to take your breath away. I wish he had hit that high note at the end, like in the recorded version, but this is still just beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
David32
Or how beautiful Neil and Alan Titchmarsh look right here.
Hannah C
The song seems so honest and beautifully simple with just the piano and his voice!!!❤️❤️🎶
june grace
Awesome and it really is a miracle!!
Such a melodic and angelic voice.
And a great songwriter and a wonderful pianist.
Evergreen..
Oh I can sing along ..🎤🎤🎶🎧🎼🙏🙂
Listening from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Thank you Lord for giving us Neil Sedaka.
Maria aparecida Da Silva Silva
Emocionante dá vontade de chorar 😘😘😘🎆😍😍
Reva Forrest
When I hear this song it truly is the most beautiful song ever, it brings tears to my eyes it reminds me of my late husband
Maria aparecida Da Silva Silva
Nossa linda música 😘😘😘
Kim Kochel
Heard this song many years ago and in 2020 still sounds just as wonderful. Way to go Neil. 🌈🦋🌹🌹🎶
Pearl Greening
Sends shivers down my spine absulaty love this song x