Rêverie
Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra Lyrics
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But I'd give the world to be where I used to be,
A heavenly nest,
Where I rest the best,
Means more than the world to me.
It's only a shanty
In old Shanty Town
But my tumbled down shack by an old railroad track,
Like a millionaire's mansion is calling me back.
I'd give up a palace if I were a king.
It's more than a palace, it's my everything.
There's a queen waiting there with a silvery crown
In a shanty in old Shanty Town.
The lyrics to "Reverie" by Paul Mauriat and his Orchestra is about the desire to return to a simpler and more humble life. The first stanza describes how the singer is successful and has achieved much in the world, but yearns for the past where they were in a modest home that was a haven to rest and escape from the world. The singer emphasizes that the small home means more to them than all their worldly success.
The second stanza describes the shanty where the singer used to live, saying it was nothing more than a rundown shack by the railroad tracks. Despite its appearance, it held more value to the singer than any luxurious palace. The singer longs to return to this simple life and reunite with a loved one, described as a queen waiting with a silvery crown. The song overall emphasizes the importance of sentimental value and the desire to escape from the complexities of the world in favor of simplicity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm up in the world,
Although I have been successful, I still miss a simpler life.
But I'd give the world to be where I used to be,
I would trade all my success to go back to the place I once called home.
A heavenly nest,
My humble abode was my paradise.
Where I rest the best,
I find peace and comfort in my little home.
Means more than the world to me.
I value my humble abode more than anything else in the world.
It's only a shanty
My home may not be grand, but it's enough for me.
In old Shanty Town
My home is in a simple and modest neighborhood.
The roof is so slanty it touches the ground.
My home may not be in great condition, as the roof is slanted and touches the ground.
But my tumbled down shack by an old railroad track,
My simple and humble home, located near an old railway, may not look like much but it holds a special place in my heart.
Like a millionaire's mansion is calling me back.
My love for my humble abode is so strong that I feel drawn back to it as if it were a grand mansion.
I'd give up a palace if I were a king.
Even if I were a king, I would still prefer my humble abode over a grand palace.
It's more than a palace, it's my everything.
My home means more to me than any grand palace could.
There's a queen waiting there with a silvery crown
In my humble home, I have the love and companionship of someone who is like royalty to me.
In a shanty in old Shanty Town.
This love and companionship is found in my simple and modest home in my beloved neighborhood.
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Written by: Larry Clinton
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