Nilsson also refers to a Dutch guitar pop band From Alkmaar The Netherlands which existed form 1997 till 2003. The band was fronted by singer Marieke Eelman. After their split in 2001 Marieke Eelman formed the band Eelman (after her last name) in 2003 together with Nilsson bassplayer Wilco Witte.
Love Story
Nilsson Lyrics
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I like your brother
I like you
And you like me too
We'll get a preacher
I'll buy a ring
We'll hire a band
With an accordion
And a tenor who can sing
You and me you and me, baby
You and me you and me you and me, baby
You and me you and me you and me, baby
You and me you and me you and me, baby
We'll have a kid
Or maybe we'll rent one
He's got to be straight
We don't want a bent one
He'll drink his baby brew
From a big brass cup
Someday he may be president
If things loosen up
You and me you and me, baby
You and me you and me you and me, baby
You and me you and me you and me, baby
You and me you and me you and me, baby
I'll take the train into the city ev'ry mornin'
You may be plain - I think you're pretty in the mornin'
And some nights we'll go out dancin'
If I am not too tired
Some nights we'll sit romancin'
Watching the Late Show by the fire
When our kids are grown
With kids of their own
They'll send us away
To a little home in Florida
We'll play checkers all day
Until we pass away
The lyrics of Nilsson's Love Story depict a couple who are in love, have plans for the future and are optimistic about the potential of their relationship. The song begins by stating that the singer likes the potential partner's family members, and they reciprocate this likeness. The couple plans to get married and have a traditional wedding with a preacher, a ring, and a band. The lyrics illustrate that the band will consist of instruments such as an accordion, a violin, and a singer. The chorus emphasizes the connection between the couple and how they will be together always.
The second stanza depicts their desire to have a child, or they may rent one. It emphasizes their intention that their child must grow up to be straight. They speak of feeding the child from a brass cup, indicating a loving and nurturing environment. The song's lyrics then transition into the future and how their children will grow up and have families of their own. Eventually, the couple will be sent away to a little home in Florida, where they will spend their days playing checkers until they pass away.
Overall, the lyrics of Nilsson's Love Story are about the traditional perception of life and love, where two individuals get married, have kids, and spend their golden years in relaxation. The song emphasizes the connection between the couple and the desire to be together always.
Line by Line Meaning
I like your mother
I find your family to be agreeable, including your mother
I like your brother
I find your family to be agreeable, including your brother
I like you
I have strong romantic feelings towards you
And you like me too
You reciprocate my romantic feelings and like me as well
We'll get a preacher
We will arrange to have a religious figure perform our wedding ceremony
I'll buy a ring
I will purchase an engagement ring for you
We'll hire a band
We will engage a group of musicians to perform at our wedding celebration
With an accordion
One of the instruments in the band will be an accordion
A violin
One of the instruments in the band will be a violin
And a tenor who can sing
One of the musicians in the band will be a male singer with a high vocal range
We'll have a kid
We will have a child together
Or maybe we'll rent one
We may choose to adopt a child instead of having one biologically
He's got to be straight
We prefer that our child is heterosexual
We don't want a bent one
We do not want a homosexual child
He'll drink his baby brew
The child will consume baby formula from a large metal cup
From a big brass cup
The cup that the baby will consume formula from is made of brass and is large
Someday he may be president
It is possible that our child may grow up to become the President of the United States
If things loosen up
Our child may have the potential to succeed in politics if society becomes more accepting of diversity
I'll take the train into the city ev'ry mornin'
I will commute to work every day by taking the train into the city
You may be plain - I think you're pretty in the mornin'
You may consider yourself ordinary, but I find you attractive in the morning
And some nights we'll go out dancin'
On occasion, we will go out to dance venues and dance together
If I am not too tired
We will go out dancing if I am not too fatigued from work
Some nights we'll sit romancin'
Other nights, we will spend time being intimate and affectionate with each other
Watching the Late Show by the fire
While being intimate, we may watch a television program called the Late Show while sitting by a fireplace
When our kids are grown
After our children are no longer dependent upon us and have grown up
With kids of their own
Once our children have started families of their own
They'll send us away
Our children will organize for us to leave our current home and live elsewhere
To a little home in Florida
We will relocate to a small residence in the US state of Florida
We'll play checkers all day
During our retirement, we will spend time playing checkers during the day
Until we pass away
We will continue to live in our new home and play checkers until we die
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
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