American jazz singer, songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴Born July 11, 1983, in New York City.
American jazz singer, songwriter, pianist. Now signed to Warner Records and working with mega-producer, David Foster, Peter's third CD, the newly titled East of Angel Town, was released in late 2007. This will mark yet another departure as it will be his first release of all original material, all of the songs written or co-written by him and featuring another diverse mix of styles. This album hits more of a rock/pop arena, ranging from ballads to blues to funk to pop, yet always underscored by his amazing talent and piano skills.
Fool On The Hill / Nature Boy
Peter Cincotti Lyrics
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They say he wondered very far, very far, over land and sea
Little shy and sad of eye but very wise was he
Then one day, one magic day he came my way
And as we spoke of many things, fools and kings
This he said to me, 'The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return'
The lyrics to Peter Cincotti's song 'Nature Boy' tell the story of a boy who wandered far and wide and was very wise despite being shy and sad-eyed. One day, he meets the singer and they talk of many things, including fools and kings. The boy imparts some advice to the singer, telling him that the greatest thing he'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.
The song appears to be about the idea that love is the most important and valuable thing in life. The 'Enchanted Boy' symbolizes the purity and innocence of love, which can lead us to wisdom and understanding. The line "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return" is a powerful message to anyone listening, and serves as a reminder that love is the key to a joyful and fulfilling life.
Overall, the lyrics to 'Nature Boy' are a beautiful and poignant reflection on the power of love and the importance of making it a central part of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy very strange enchanted boy
There was a boy who was peculiar and under a spell
They say he wondered very far, very far, over land and sea
People say he traveled a great distance, across varying terrains
Little shy and sad of eye but very wise was he
Although he was introverted and appeared unhappy, he possessed great intelligence
Then one day, one magic day he came my way
Suddenly, he appeared before me as if by magic
And as we spoke of many things, fools and kings
During our conversation, we covered various topics such as foolishness and royals
This he said to me, 'The greatest thing you'll ever learn
He expressed to me, 'Learn this and it will be the most important lesson you acquire
Is just to love and be loved in return'
To love unconditionally and that love will be reciprocated is the most valuable experience one can have
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DamonesIsLegend
LOVE this song. The combination of the two is genius! "Nature Boy" was a staple of mine whenever I performed in high school. This is the version that inspired me to do it!
@leonel1982
I personally love this version myself! The gentle piano and melody makes it feel very personal to me and compliments the wisdom in the song.
@9669elai
Wow....simply wonderful
@gretadriana
The perfect understanding and combination of two song !
@mateosx123
his music is genial in every tune.
@cosmictruffle
This is a wonderful song. Thank you for the upload.
@ninabwanga2983
Love it so much!
@ginka501
I SAW PETER IN CONCERT TWO YEARS AGO IN NEW YORK WHAT GIFTED ARTIST HE IS THANKS FOR THIS UPLOAD! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
@steveegallo3384
Wow....What an Event! Let's hope that you're BOTH still alive!
@MasAnahit
goodness! i was looking for this version for so long, thanks for uploading very very much, really one of the best versions of nature boy