Wouldn't It Be Loverly
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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The mistress wants to open up the castle in Capri, hmm
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea, hmm, mmm
Wouldn't it be loverly?
All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair
Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over me window sill
Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as he can be
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Loverly, loverly
Loverly, loverly
All I want is a room somewhere
Far away from the cold night air
With one enormous chair)
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Lots of chocolate for me to eat
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still
I would never budge till spring
Crept over me window sill
Someone's head restin' on my knee
Warm and tender as she can be)
Who takes good care of me
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly
Loverly, loverly
Loverly
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
Loverly
Loverly
Loverly
Loverly
The lyrics to "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" tell the story of Eliza Doolittle's fantasies and desires to escape her current life in London and have a beautiful, comfortable existence somewhere else. She muses about going to Paris, opening a castle in Capri, and spending a quiet summer by the sea, dreaming of a life of luxury and ease. The song's title, "Loverly," is a play on the word "lovely," which Eliza uses to describe the things she dreams of having.
Throughout the song, Eliza longs for a room to call her own, away from the harsh realities of the cold night air. She imagines sitting in a giant chair and eating lots of chocolate, enjoying the warmth of a fire and the comfort of being taken care of by someone she trusts. In the final verse, she dreams of having someone with their head on her knee, providing her with the love and tenderness she craves.
The song captures Eliza's yearning for a better life, a theme that is central to the Broadway musical "My Fair Lady." The lyrics also highlight her vulnerability and desire for love and care, which is a key part of her character arc. In many ways, this song is a turning point for Eliza, as she begins to realize that she deserves more than what she has been given in life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's rather dull in town, I think I'll take me to Paris, hmm
I'm feeling bored with my current situation and I'm considering going to Paris to seek some excitement in my life.
The mistress wants to open up the castle in Capri, hmm
The mistress desires to renovate and restore the castle in Capri to open it up to the public and tourists.
Me doctor recommends a quiet summer by the sea, hmm, mmm
My doctor suggests that I spend my summer vacation in a peaceful location by the coast to promote my well-being.
Wouldn't it be loverly?
Isn't it true that if I had what I desire, life would be much more charming and delightful?
All I want is a room somewhere
I don't need much to be happy; a simple room to call my own would suffice.
Far away from the cold night air
I desire a location that is free from the frigid night air in order to be comfortable and well-rested.
With one enormous chair
A large piece of furniture like an enormous chair would be perfect for me to relax in and make me feel at home.
Lots of chocolate for me to eat
I would love to have a generous supply of chocolate to consume as it is one of my favorite things to indulge in.
Lots of coal makin' lots of heat
Having an ample amount of coal to stoke the fire and keep me warm during chilly weather would be excellent.
Warm face, warm hands, warm feet
I desire to feel warmth throughout my body and extremities for comfort and relaxation.
Oh, so lovely sittin' abso-bloomin'-lutely still
Sitting completely still with nothing to do can be incredibly peaceful and make me feel content.
I would never budge till spring
Crept over me window sill
I would be so comfortable and at peace that I wouldn't move until spring arrives and nature begins to awaken.
Someone's head restin' on my knee
Having someone I care for and who cares for me leaning on my lap and resting their head would be a comforting and intimate experience.
Warm and tender as he can be
The person resting on my lap would be affectionate and caring towards me, which would make me feel loved and appreciated.
Who takes good care of me
This person would provide me with attentive and nurturing care, which would make me feel secure and well-taken care of.
Loverly, loverly
Loverly, loverly
Oh, wouldn't it be loverly?
All of these things would be incredibly charming and delightful, and it's tempting to daydream about how wonderful life would be if they were all a reality.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE
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