Your Song
Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor Lyrics


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It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I don't have much money but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor but then again no
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
Oh I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
My gift is my song
And this one's for you
And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words

How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind
While I wrote this song
It's for people like you that
Keep it turned on
So excuse me forgetting

But these things I do
You see I've forgotten
If they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple but
Now that it's done

I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind




That I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Overall Meaning

The song "Your Song" is a heartfelt confession of love expressed through music. It begins with the singer admitting that he cannot easily conceal the emotions he feels towards his significant other. He confesses that he does not have much money, but if he did, he would buy a big house where they could both live. The singer then goes on to ponder his profession; he reasons that he is neither a sculptor nor a man who makes potions in a traveling show. But then he realizes that his gift is his song, and he proceeds to sing the song that he wrote for his lover.


The singer acknowledges that the song may be quite simple, but that it is the best that he can do. He assures his lover that he hopes she doesn't mind that he put down in words how wonderful life is while she's in the world. The song's chorus encourages his lover to tell everybody that it's her song.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
This emotion I'm feeling is unique and amusing.


I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I'm not good at concealing my emotions.


I don't have much money but boy if I did
Although I have limited financial resources, I dream of having more.


I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I had more money, I'd provide a comfortable home for us.


If I was a sculptor but then again no
I don't have a creative flair like a sculptor does.


Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
I don't have the skills to create mesmerizing potions like a traveling performer.


Oh I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
I acknowledge that my gift is humble, but I offer the best I have.


My gift is my song
My talent is composing music.


And this one's for you
This song is dedicated to you.


And you can tell everybody this is your song
Feel free to share this song and acknowledge that it's dedicated to you.


It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Although it's a straightforward composition, it's complete and has meaning.


I hope you don't mind
I hope you're not bothered by my honesty in composing this song.


That I put down in words
That I wrote lyrics that represent how I feel.


How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Your presence makes life more meaningful and rich.


I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I relaxed and let go of worries.


Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
Some aspects of this song have been challenging to compose.


But the sun's been quite kind
The weather has been pleasant and inspiring.


While I wrote this song
During the time I spent creating this song.


It's for people like you that
It was created for individuals like you.


Keep it turned on
Continue to listen to and appreciate this composition.


So excuse me forgetting
Pardon my forgetfulness.


But these things I do
I sometimes struggle with remembering things.


You see I've forgotten
I admit to forgetting some details.


If they're green or they're blue
Whether your eyes are green or blue is something I can't recall.


Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Regardless of my forgetfulness, my true message is still clear.


Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Your beautiful eyes are unforgettable to me.


And you can tell everybody this is your song
Don't hesitate to announce that this song was crafted especially for you.


It may be quite simple but
This composition may not be as elaborate as other songs, however,


Now that it's done
The song is large and ready to be enjoyed.


I hope you don't mind
I hope this song doesn't offend you in any way.


That I put down in words
That I expressed my thoughts and feelings through song writing.


How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Your presence on this planet is what makes life great.


I hope you don't mind
I hope this composition is well received.


I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I laboured on this song.


That I put down in words
That I managed to capture my feelings and thought via song.


How wonderful life is while you're in the world
This song exemplifies how beautiful a person you are and how blessed I am.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN, WU HUIM

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Comments from YouTube:

@lydias8303

Can you imagine Ewan McGregor looking at you like that and singing to you with the most angelic voice in the world?

@lisak.h.1671

yep, been doing that for 2 decades now

@cherylheatherington8388

I wish

@pop-culturecinephile8144

If you thought he could not sing, you were sadly mistaken

@bozanimal5576

Pretty sure Nicole Kidman is the only human being capable of responding with equal smoldering intensity.

The rest of us would just burn into dust.

@lydias8303

@@bozanimal5576 UGH I know, they're unbelievable onscreen together

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@SammyNic

As a young boy, I remember feeling a tightness in my chest during this scene when I first watched it. As I aged, I realised it's because I had(and I still do) a crush on Ewan McGregor. Lmao.

@noelmanning7519

This made me laugh way too hard! You have excellent taste.

@lizaanual9166

I wouldn't blame you. His high notes are still ringing in my head for decades

@jessieventresca10

Awe ๐Ÿฅบ

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