Isn't This A Lovely Day
Sarah Vaughan And Billy Eckstine Lyrics

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The weather is fright'ning
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

And everything's o.k.

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

Overall Meaning

In Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine's song "Isn't This A Lovely Day," the weather is portrayed as terrifying with thunder and lightning having their way, yet the singer seems to be unfazed by it and sees it as a lovely day. Despite the stormy weather, the singer believes that the turn in the weather will keep them together, and everything will be okay. The phrase "As far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's positive outlook on a seemingly negative situation.

The chorus of the song presents an ironic twist with the question "Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain?" While most people would prefer to avoid the rain, the singer seems to welcome it and finds comfort in it. The singer then admits that they were initially caught off guard by the stormy weather, but the break in the clouds provides an opportunity for them to be cozy and warm with their companion. The song ends with the reassuring line, "Long as I can be with you, it's a lovely day," signifying the importance of having someone to share the storms of life with.

Line by Line Meaning

The weather is fright'ning
The weather is alarming

The thunder and lightning
The sound and light produced by a storm

Seem to be having their way
Appear to be in control

But as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
Despite the storm, I believe it's a beautiful day

The turn in the weather
The change in the weather

Will keep us together
Will prevent us from parting ways

So I can honestly say
Therefore, I can say with sincerity

That as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
From my perspective, it's still a splendid day

And everything's o.k.
Everything is alright

Isn't this a lovely day
Aren't we experiencing a happy day

To be caught in the rain?
Even though it's raining