Isn't This A Lovely Day
Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstine Lyrics
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The thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way
But as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
The turn in the weather
Will keep us together
So I can honestly say
That as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
Isn't this a lovely day
To be caught in the rain?
You were going on your way
Now you've got to remain
Just as you were going, leaving me all at sea
The clouds broke, they broke and oh!
What a break for me
I can see the sun up high
Tho' we're caught in the storm
I can see where you and i
Could be cozy and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are gray
Long as I can be with you it's a lovely day
In Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine's song "Isn't This A Lovely Day," the singers start off by acknowledging the fright'ning weather that is taking place. Thunder and lightning are happening, but despite the unsettling weather, they both feel that it's still a lovely day. They believe the turn in the weather is what will keep them together, alluding to the idea that they are not willing to let a little storm come between them. Then, the lyrics jump to the chorus: "Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain?" The song takes an interesting twist by saying that since bad weather forces people to stay indoors, it's a good opportunity to be cozy and warm together. The lyrics show the singers' chemistry and the comfort that they endeavor to create with each other.
The song seems to be about making the best of a bad situation. The singers are aware of the storm raging outside, but they are choosing to focus on the good parts of their situation. Despite the bad weather, they are refusing to let it spoil their day or their mood. They continue to praise the day as it is, bringing out the positivity in the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather is fright'ning
The weather is scary and uninviting
The thunder and lightning
The sound and light caused by the electrical discharge in the atmosphere are present
Seem to be having their way
It appears as if the storm has control
But as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
But despite the bad weather, I think it's a nice day
The turn in the weather
The change in the weather
Will keep us together
Will make us stay together
So I can honestly say
So now I can tell you the truth
That as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
That I still think it's a pleasant day
And everything's o.k.
And everything is fine
Isn't this a lovely day
Aren't we having a great day
To be caught in the rain?
Even though it's raining
You were going on your way
You were leaving
Now you've got to remain
Now you have to stay
Just as you were going, leaving me all at sea
Just as you were leaving, making me feel lost and uncertain
The clouds broke, they broke and oh!
The clouds cleared up suddenly
What a break for me
What a fortunate occurrence for me
I can see the sun up high
I can see the sun in the sky
Tho' we're caught in the storm
Even though we are in the middle of a storm
I can see where you and i
I can imagine a situation where you and I
Could be cozy and warm
Could be comfortable and warm
Let the rain pitter patter
Let the raindrops fall softly
But it really doesn't matter
But it's not important
If the skies are gray
Even if it remains cloudy
Long as I can be with you it's a lovely day
As long as I am with you, it's still a nice day
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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