Your Song
Olle Hedberg Lyrics
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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
I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
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
Olle Hedberg's "Your Song" is a love song that expresses heartfelt emotions towards the recipient. The opening lyrics, "It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside," suggest an inner struggle to convey one's feelings adequately. The singer acknowledges that they are not one to hide their emotions and that they may not have much material wealth, but they would buy a big house to share with their loved one if they had the means. The lyrics, "If I was a sculptor, but then again no, Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show," represent the desire to be able to express love in any way possible, even if it is not in the traditional sense of gift-giving.
The chorus, "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," indicate that the song is a gift to the recipient, and the singer hopes that it expresses how much they mean to the singer. The song expresses the hope that the recipient understands how much love they bring into the singer's life.
The last two verses reveal the simplicity of the song's creation and ask forgiveness for the small mistakes within it. The song's intent is to say that even the smallest things in life, like a simple song, are enough to express the depth of love. The final lyrics of the song express the message that life is wonderful and memorable because of the person being sung about. The song is a declaration of love, appreciation, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
I have this indescribable, bubbling feeling inside me that's both strange and delightful.
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I'm not good at concealing my emotions or keeping things to myself.
I don't have much money but, boy if I did
I may not have a lot of wealth, but I would love to provide you with the finest things in life if I could afford it.
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
I dream of owning a lavish house where you and I could reside together in comfort and warmth.
If I was a sculptor, but then again no
Although I'm not a skilled sculptor, nor do I possess any extraordinary talents, I wish to present this song as my gift to you.
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
I'm not capable of creating magic or sorcery as a performer who travels around the country.
I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
Even though this gift is simple, it is the finest, most heartfelt token of affection that I am capable of providing you.
My gift is my song yeah, and this one's for you
I'm expressing my love for you through this song that I'm composing solely for you.
And you can tell everybody this is your song
You can share this song with anyone you like and tell them it's your song now because it was created for you.
It may be quite simple but, now that it's done,
Though this song might not be complex or intricately crafted, it is now complete and finished as a symbol of my love.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
I hope you won't be upset or irritated
That I put down in words
That I've expressed in this song
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
How much joy and happiness you've brought into my life just by existing and being a part of my world.
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I sat and relaxed on my rooftop, taking in the fresh air and possibly reminiscing on times gone by while brainstorming for this song.
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
I struggled a bit to develop and perfect some of the verses, which led to some frustration and irritation.
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
The sun provided light and warmth whilst I was composing this song, which helped me feel comfortable and inspired.
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
I wrote and perform music for people like you, who keep the love and passion for music alive and thriving.
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
Pardon me for sometimes forgetting little details when I'm wrapped up in my thoughts and composing.
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
I'm not sure if your eyes are blue or green since I haven't seen them in a while, and my memory is a bit hazy.
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Anyhow, the point I want to emphasize is
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
That your eyes are the most beautiful, alluring, and most cherished I've ever seen.
That I put down in words how wonderful life is while you're in the world
That I've penned this song to express how grateful I am for your companionship and how much joy you bring into my life.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
I hope this song doesn't cause any offense or convey misconstrued notions
That I put down in words how wonderful life is
That through the words of this song, I'm expressing how amazing and fulfilling life can be
While you're in the world
Just by you being in the world and filling it with love and kindness, it truly is a better place.
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.