Love Is the Sweetest Thing
Ray Noble & the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra Lyrics
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What else on earth could ever bring
Such happiness to ev'rything
As Love's old story.
Love is the strangest thing
No song of birds upon the wing
Shall in our hearts more sweetly sing
Whatever heart may desire
Whatever fate may send
This is the tale that never will tire.
This is the song without end.
Love is the greatest thing
The oldest yet, the latest thing
I only hope that fate may bring
Love's story to you.
The opening lines of the song, "Love is the sweetest thing, What else on earth could ever bring," sets the tone of the song as a paean to the power of love. The song's title itself suggests that 'love' is the most significant human experience. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the second verse adding that "Love is the strangest thing" and it is as mysterious as the beauty of birdsong. The third verse then brings the universal appeal of love to the forefront, with the declaration that "Whatever heart may desire, Whatever fate may send, This is the tale that never will tire, This is the song without end."
The song is about the power of love and how it can make life better, no matter what else is going on. Love, according to the song, is not just one of the many things that can make us happy, but the one thing that is always there for us, even when everything else is falling apart. The repetition of the phrase 'Love's old story' throughout the song suggests that this is a timeless idea that has been spoken of throughout human history.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is the sweetest thing
Love is the absolute best thing that exists
What else on earth could ever bring
There is nothing else in the world that could bring such happiness
Such happiness to ev'rything
Love can bring immense joy to everything in life
As Love's old story.
The story of love has been told for ages and it still holds true today
Love is the strangest thing
Love can be quite peculiar and unpredictable
No song of birds upon the wing
Even the most beautiful melodies cannot compete with the sweetness of love
Shall in our hearts more sweetly sing
Love resonates more powerfully in our hearts than any other sound
Than Love's old story.
The story of love surpasses all other stories
Whatever heart may desire
No matter what one may wish for in their heart
Whatever fate may send
No matter what destiny may have in store
This is the tale that never will tire.
The story of love will never cease to be told
This is the song without end.
Love is a never-ending subject of music and story
Love is the greatest thing
Love is the most important and powerful force
The oldest yet, the latest thing
Love has been around since the beginning of time and will continue to be so
I only hope that fate may bring
I wish for destiny to bring
Love's story to you.
The beautiful story of love to touch your life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RAY NOBLE
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@thecritic1949
Unquestionably, the greatest piece of recorded music ever.
@billbrydon3725
Great recording and notes.
@lirard
How fantastic the picture of the orchestra and its guys. It speaks a lot.
Thank you for this song, thank you for your work.
@CatsPjamas1
You're very welcome, thanks very much for commenting!
@lirard
the pleasure is ours.
thanks again and again.
@hunlandsMom
It`s wonderful. Thank you so much for many beautiful songs.
@CatsPjamas1
You're very welcome! Your comments are always appreciated!
@chicagofineart9546
What style, elegance, sophistication! Maybe men will someday wear coats and ties again!
@tiga4180
Very romantic, has to be the best version!
@MzFlowerchild
Scrumdiddlyumptious song & great sound, thank you for sharing & for keeping the music alive.................Peace