Nature Boy
Nicole Kidman - Ewan McGregor Lyrics
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The woman I loved is dead
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far
Very far over land and sea
A little child and sailed about
But very wise, was he
And then one day, one magic day he passed my way
While we spoke of many things fools and kings, this he said to me
The greatest thing, you'll ever learn
Is just to love, and be loved in return
The song "Nature Boy" by Eden Ahbez, as performed by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in the movie Moulin Rouge, revolves around the theme of love. The singer of the song is a person who has lost the woman they loved deeply. The lyrics mention a boy who was "very strange" and "enchanted." This strange boy wandered far and wide over land and sea despite being quite young, and showed remarkable wisdom.
The singer then recounts a moment when this boy happened to cross their path. They had a conversation where they spoke of many things, including "fools and kings." During this conversation, the boy imparted a piece of wisdom that stuck with the singer forever. The boy said that the greatest thing anyone could ever learn was to love and be loved in return. This sentiment is bittersweet for the singer, considering the loss they have suffered. The experience was magical and profound, but it's also a reminder of the love that they have lost.
Line by Line Meaning
This story is about love
This narrative revolves around the theme of love
The woman I loved is dead
The woman I had affection for has since passed away
There was a boy
An individual was present, whom I will describe in this narrative
A very strange enchanted boy
An exceedingly peculiar and mystical boy was present
They say he wandered very far
Rumours abound that he journeyed an immeasurable distance
Very far over land and sea
His travels spanned extensive distances, both by land and ocean
A little child and sailed about
Even though he was yet a small child, he traveled by sea
But very wise, was he
Nevertheless, he displayed remarkable intelligence
And then one day, one magic day he passed my way
And then one day, a magical day at that, he crossed my path
While we spoke of many things fools and kings, this he said to me
When we conversed about various things, including those with power and those without wisdom, he shared a piece of advice with me
The greatest thing, you'll ever learn
The ultimate and most significant lesson that you will ever comprehend
Is just to love, and be loved in return
Is simply to give and receive affection equally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eden Ahbez
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@lizlemon8035
My mum said after seeing the film, "That singer is a good actor." She assumed Ewan was a singer by trade and was acting as a side gig- that's how good his voice is.
@PavelAveryanov
Yeah, don't underestimate Obi Wan Kenobi
@magick333
true!!!
@darkraistlyn278
He has the high notes and the high ground.
@carlaLuma90
Moulin Rouge is one of the finest musical films of all times... I studied my degree because of it.
@dec13666
Is your thesis available online? Looks like an interesting reading 🤓👍
@queenbee7074
Yes pl z share
@CJLOVE23
What’s your degree?
@talkfilm2686
Best musical
@Brutus0710
@@CJLOVE23 Clearly not English.