Thanks
Ray Noble And His Orchestra; Vocals: Al Bowlly Lyrics


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Thanks a million, a million thanks to you
For everything that love could bring you brought me
Each tender love-word you happened to say
Is hidden away
In memory's bouquet
Thanks a million for I remember too
The tenderness that your caresses taught me
You made a million dreams come true and so I'm saying
Thanks a million to you

Thanks a million, a million thanks to you
For every thing that love could bring you brought me
Each tender love-word you happened to say
Is hidden away
In memory's bouquet
Thanks a million for I remember too
The tenderness that your caresses taught me




You made a million dreams come true and so I'm saying
Thanks a million to you

Overall Meaning

In "Thanks", Al Bowlly expresses his gratitude towards his lover for all the love and warmth she has brought into his life. He begins by thanking her a million times for everything she has given him in terms of love and affection. The memories of all her tender love-words will forever be preserved in the bouquet of his memories. He goes on to acknowledge how her caresses have taught him tenderness and made his dreams come true. Thus, he concludes the song by thanking her a million times for being an integral part of his life.


The lyrics to "Thanks" depicts the beauty of love and the significance of expressing gratitude towards the ones who have brought happiness and meaning to our lives. The song has a nostalgic and wistful tone, evoking feelings of fond remembrance and heartfelt gratitude. The melody of the song is soothing and mellow, complimenting Al Bowlly's soft, melodious voice.


Line by Line Meaning

Thanks a million, a million thanks to you
Expressing immense gratitude to the person this song is dedicated to for everything they have done


For everything that love could bring you brought me
Acknowledging that the person has brought love into the singer's life and has made a profound impact


Each tender love-word you happened to say
Remembering every gentle and affectionate word that the person said to the singer as an expression of their love


Is hidden away
These loving words are treasured and kept close in the singer's heart and memory


In memory's bouquet
The memories of the person's love and kind words are grouped together like a beautiful bouquet, something that can be enjoyed and cherished forever


Thanks a million for I remember too
The singer is grateful for the memories that they have shared with the person and is thankful for the love that was given mutually


The tenderness that your caresses taught me
Reflecting on the tenderness and kindness that the person expressed with their physical touch


You made a million dreams come true and so I'm saying
The person has helped the singer to achieve their dreams, making them a reality, and thus the singer is expressing their gratitude


Thanks a million to you
Reiterating the immense gratitude that the singer feels towards the person, truly thanking them with all their heart




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTHUR JOHNSTON, GUS KAHN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Floxxxxxy

Lyrics:

Oh, Thanks for all the lovely delights
I found in your embrace
I'm thankful though I know
It's ending all too soon
And thanks for unforgettable nights
I never can replace
And memories that linger like a haunting tune
It is better to have loved you dear and lost
Than never to have loved at all
It is better, for no matter what the cost
I held the world in sway, an emperor for a day
And thanks again for taking me on the road to paradise
We lost our way, but still I must convey my thanks



All comments from YouTube:

@thecarebear2360

I'm so used to hearing the phaser effect on this song. Sounds weird without it.

@piggyman-st8iu

It indeed is weird. Wait, hey, it's you Carebear! Fancy seeing you here.

@MarigoldIsMelancholy

I was about to comment something similar!

@Danny.777

Ikr?

@SpaceGuyTDG810

Same

@villagernumber7882

In all honesty I've listened to this original version so much that it doesn't even sound strange without the phaser effect anymore,

Also going a bit of topic, I would like to say that "I came here to pay homage to all the memories that have been forgotten but decided to stay for all the memories that were created along the way."

@dannibruh6366

Al Bowlly's voice is so... sweet. I can't really think of any other words to describe it as my English isn't great. To me, it's the auditory equivalent of a cup of apple juice.

@waltergray7722

Simply a beautiful version of this great number.
Thank you for sharing.

@beepbeepimasheep237beepbee3

Thanks...

@AndyLeMaitre

You're welcome!

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