Buddy
Paul Gemignani;Mandy Patinkin Lyrics
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'Cause Buddy's there.
Gourmet cooking and letter-writing
And knowing Buddy's there.
Every morning, don't faint
I tend the flowers. Can you believe it?
Every weekend I paint
For umpteen hours.
Living like a shut-in.
No, I haven't got
Cooks and cart and diamonds.
Yes, my clothes are not
Paris fashions, but in
Buddy's eyes
I'm young, I'm beautiful.
In Buddy's eyes
I don't get older.
So life is ducky
And time goes flying
And I'm so lucky
I feel like crying,
And in Buddy's eyes
I'm young, I'm beautiful.
In Buddy's eyes
I can't get older.
I'm still the princess,
Still the prize.
In Buddy's eyes
I'm young, I'm beautiful.
In Buddy's arms,
On Buddy's shoulder
I won't Bet older.
Nothing dies.
And all I ever dreamed I'd be,
The best I ever thought of me,
Is every minute there to see
In Buddy's eyes
The lyrics of the song "In Buddy's Eyes," sung by Barbara Cook and arranged by Paul Gemignani, reflects the feelings of a woman who is content despite lacking material possessions and excitement in her life because of her love for Buddy. She starts by describing how her life seems slow, yet exciting because Buddy is there. She enjoys cooking and letter-writing and feels lucky to know that Buddy is with her. The singer also mentions the daily tasks she does, like tending to flowers and painting on weekends. Although she admits that she is missing out on a lot by living like a shut-in and not having fancy things, in Buddy's eyes, she feels young and beautiful.
The song emphasizes the fact that the singer is content and happy in Buddy's company despite not having wealth and worldly pleasures. She feels lucky and crying with joy. She is still young and beautiful and feels valued in Buddy's eyes. The song is about unconditional love, acceptance, and how one's self-worth is enhanced by someone else's admiration. The singer also mentions that all her dreams of being somebody have come true in Buddy's eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is slow but it seems exciting
'Cause Buddy's there.
Though life may not be fast-paced, having Buddy by my side makes every moment seem thrilling.
Gourmet cooking and letter-writing
And knowing Buddy's there.
I enjoy indulging in fancy food and writing letters, but what truly makes these activities special is having Buddy there with me.
Every morning, don't faint
I tend the flowers. Can you believe it?
Believe it or not, every morning I take care of the flowers and it fills me with joy.
Every weekend I paint
For umpteen hours.
I spend countless hours painting every weekend, but it's worth it because it brings me happiness.
And yes, I miss a lot
Living like a shut-in.
Admittedly, I miss out on many things due to my reclusive lifestyle.
No, I haven't got
Cooks and cart and diamonds.
I may not have a fancy kitchen, a luxury car or expensive jewelry.
Yes, my clothes are not
Paris fashions, but in
Buddy's eyes
I'm young, I'm beautiful.
My clothes may not be high-end fashion from Paris, but in Buddy's eyes I am always youthful and stunning.
In Buddy's eyes
I don't get older.
Buddy sees me as ageless, and his love and perception of me reflect that.
So life is ducky
And time goes flying
And I'm so lucky
I feel like crying,
My life is going swimmingly and time is passing too quickly. I feel so fortunate that I could cry.
And in Buddy's eyes
I'm young, I'm beautiful.
Once again, in Buddy's eyes I am always stunningly beautiful and ageless.
I'm still the princess,
Still the prize.
No matter what happens, in Buddy's eyes I am always royalty and his most prized possession.
In Buddy's arms,
On Buddy's shoulder
I won't Bet older.
Nothing dies.
When I'm in Buddy's embrace, I feel like time stands still and nothing can ever fade away or be lost.
And all I ever dreamed I'd be,
The best I ever thought of me,
Is every minute there to see
In Buddy's eyes
Buddy sees me as everything I ever hoped to be and at my absolute best. Every minute I spend with him is a reflection of that love and admiration.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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