It's Magic
Sammy Cahn Lyrics


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You sigh, the song begins, you speak and I hear violins
It's magic
The stars desert the skies and rush to nestle in your eyes
It's magic
Without a golden wand or mystic charms
Fantastic things begin when I am in your arms

When we walk hand in hand, the world becomes a wonderland
It's magic
How else can I explain those rainbows when there is no rain
It's magic
Why do I tell me myself these things that happen are all really true

When in my heart I know the magic is my love for you
It's magic
It's magic




Why do I tell myself these things that happen are all really true
When in my heart I know the magic is my love for you

Overall Meaning

In Sammy Cahn's song "It's Magic", the singer is describing the feeling of being in love and how it feels like magic. The first two lines of the song "You sigh, the song begins, you speak and I hear violins" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer begins to hear music when the person they love lets out a sigh and begins to speak. The music they hear is so beautiful that it sounds like violins. The singer then continues to describe the magical feeling that they get when they are with their significant other. The stars that are typically in the sky leave to come and nestle in their lover's eyes, creating a magical and intimate moment. They go on to explain that when they are in their lover's arms, "fantastic things begin". The love that they feel for one another is magical and supernatural, almost as if they don't need real magic to experience things that are outside of the ordinary.


The second verse describes the world around them becoming a wonderland when they walk hand in hand. The singer mentions the appearance of rainbows even when there is no rain, alluding to the idea that their love is so powerful that it can create beauty even in the absence of an explanation. In the last line, the singer describes how the magic they feel is not some outside force, but rather the love that they have for one another. Despite the fact that they don't need magic to experience incredible things when they are together, the love that they share is magical in its own way.


Line by Line Meaning

You sigh, the song begins, you speak and I hear violins
Your mere presence is enough to evoke a beautiful melody within me, making my heart sing with passion.


The stars desert the skies and rush to nestle in your eyes
Your eyes shine so bright that even the stars in the sky long to be in their warm embrace.


Without a golden wand or mystic charms
I don't need any magical tools or spells to feel enchanted by you.


Fantastic things begin when I am in your arms
Being in your arms brings me to a world of wonder and amazement, where anything seems possible.


When we walk hand in hand, the world becomes a wonderland
Just holding hands with you makes everything around us feel magical and enchanting.


How else can I explain those rainbows when there is no rain
I can only attribute the beauty of the rainbows to you, as even without the rain, you bring color and life to my world.


Why do I tell me myself these things that happen are all really true
I constantly question if the magic I feel is real or just a figment of my imagination, but deep down I know it's real because of my love for you.


When in my heart I know the magic is my love for you
The true source of the magic is my love for you, which fills my heart with wonder and amazement.


It's magic
The feelings I have for you are truly magical and indescribable, bringing beauty and enchantment into my life.


It's magic
The magic of our love never fades, always bringing new surprises and wonders into our lives.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN

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Comments from YouTube:

kindface

This arrangement is the best version I've ever heard!

Paule Pachter

What an incredible rendition. Steve Tyrell is defining the Great American Songbook standards for a whole new generation of listeners.

Maria Campos

Fantástico gracias por estar siempre ahi

shgriggs

So beautiful...what a singer!

Joe Rhoden

Steve,it's truly a pleasure to contact you. I discovered you on Music Choice a few years ago. You sing Jazz standards wonderfully! Not as many Southerners sing the standards it seems,since Country and Rock rule the day here. I started singing publicly 5 years ago and really love it. Man,I wish you and the late,great Keely Smith could have sung a duet together! Steve,God bless you and your family and Roll Tide!!!!!!!!!!!!! Richard Rhoden from Alabama

Dolly Ople

beautiful arrangement specially the sax and rendition of my fav song by steve tyrell. Bravo❤️

marilyn barnell

each song u sing with lots of feeling as if u really mean the words! great!

Simone Maciel

This is magic! Beautiful

Stu Art.

So rich a voice, so world weary. Love it. Will play it on my show on Friday night.

H. Herb Wittig

Simply magical!

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