Song From Moulin Rouge
Percy Faith & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I worry and wonder.
Your lips may be near,
but where is your heart?
It's always like this,
I worry and wonder.
You're close to me here,
It's a sad thing to realize
that you've a heart that never melts.
When we kiss, do you close your eyes,
pretending that I'm someone else?
You must break the spell,
this cloud that I'm under.
So please won't you tell, darling,
where is your heart?
The Song from Moulin Rouge is a song performed by Percy Faith Orchestra, the instrumental theme of the 1952 movie titled "Moulin Rouge". The movie was a romantic tragedy that depicted the life of a French painter named Toulouse-Lautrec who fell in love with a cabaret performer, Satine, in the Moulin Rouge nightclub in Paris. The lyrics of the Song from Moulin Rouge are heartfelt and poetic, describing the uncertainty and doubts that arise during an intimate moment of kissing. The singer expresses his concern over the lack of emotional connection that he feels from his partner, despite their physical closeness. The chorus repeats an important question, "where is your heart?" suggesting that the singer is yearning for a deeper emotional connection that goes beyond the physical realm.
The lyrics of The Song from Moulin Rouge offer a glimpse into the challenges of love and the struggle to find a true connection with someone. The singer shares his doubts and insecurities, revealing the vulnerability that is often associated with romantic relationships. The repeated phrase "I worry and wonder" emphasizes the constant questioning and uncertainty that plagues the singer's mind during intimate moments with his partner. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of his partner's emotional distance, acknowledging that their heart "never melts". The final plee for his partner to "break the spell" and reveal where their heart truly lies adds a sense of desperation to the song, highlighting the emotional struggle that the singer is going through.
Line by Line Meaning
When ever we kiss,
Every time we kiss,
I worry and wonder.
I feel uneasy and confused.
Your lips may be near,
Your mouth is close to mine,
but where is your heart?
But emotionally, where are you?
It's always like this,
It happens every time,
I worry and wonder.
I feel uneasy and confused.
You're close to me here,
You're physically close to me,
but where is your heart?
But emotionally, where are you?
It's a sad thing to realize
It's a sorrowful understanding to come to,
that you've a heart that never melts.
That your emotions never soften or warm up.
When we kiss, do you close your eyes,
When we kiss, do you shut out the world,
pretending that I'm someone else?
and imagine me as someone else?
You must break the spell,
You need to snap out of this trance,
this cloud that I'm under.
This state of confusion that I'm in.
So please won't you tell, darling,
So please be honest with me, my love,
where is your heart?
Where are your true feelings?
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: GEORGES AURIC, WILLIAM ENGVICK, JACQUES LARUE
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@Grufian
As an ex-member of Percy Faith's Orchestra, this clip pre-dates my tenure there, but I can spot some of the musicians who were still there when I was. Lots of record albums and tours to Japan, plus many happy memories to carry with me.
@michaelday7707
Hi, what was it like working with Percy Faith?
@truthseeker3236
Thanks for the music God bless
@sandex10
My dad just passed away and I found old letters he wrote to my mom when he was in the Korean War. In one, he said this was his favorite song, so I had to look it up. It gave me a good cry.
@johntate9612
God bless your dad...and you.
@angiebirdsall5132
Aww so sad honey! 😕
@nancygwin6955
My Dad is MIA in North Korea, 1953 ~ this song also gives me comfort. May your Dad's memory be a blessing ~ and this song.
@ninnosimoni755
A sweet cry!😔
Greetings from Argentina!
@bertharuiz1225
But where is my love? So pretty. It’s saddens our hearts. Separation is so cruel.
@buergerdoc
I first heard this rendition in 1952 when I was 6 years old ---- on the radio that my mother was crying over. Still feel it as though it were yesterday.