But Beautiful
Steve Lawrence Eydie Gorme Lyrics
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Or it's quiet or it's mad,
It's a good thing or it's bad,
But beautiful!
Beautiful to take a chance
And if you fall, you fall,
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all.
It's a problem or it's play,
It's a heartache either way,
But beautiful!
And I'm thinking if you were mine
I'd never let you go,
And that would be but beautiful I know.
"But Beautiful" is a beautifully written song that explores the many nuances of love. The lyrics convey how love can range from being funny to sad, from being quiet to mad. Love can be a good thing, but it can also be bad. Love is something that ultimately leaves you feeling fulfilled, even if it brings heartache along the way. The song delves into the idea that love is tearful or gay, and that it can be both a problem and a joy. It is truly a complex emotion that can be both heartwarming and heart-wrenching at the same time.
The song then moves on to the idea of taking a chance on love, which is the ultimate gamble. If you fall for someone, there is always the risk of getting hurt. But the idea of being with someone you love so much is worth the risk, even if you do fall. The lyrics also express the desire to hold onto that person and never let them go. This is the beauty of love; it's messy, yet it's worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is funny or it's sad,
Love can either bring happiness or sadness; it is unpredictable
Or it's quiet or it's mad,
Love can either be calm or passionate; it has many different forms
It's a good thing or it's bad,
Love can either have positive or negative consequences; it's a risk
But beautiful!
Despite its unpredictability, love is a wonderful thing
Beautiful to take a chance
Taking a chance on love is a beautiful thing
And if you fall, you fall,
If your love doesn't work out, it's a chance worth taking
And I'm thinking I wouldn't mind at all.
The singer is willing to take that chance on love and potentially fall
Love is tearful or it's gay.
Love can either bring tears or joy; emotions run high
It's a problem or it's play,
Love can either be a source of stress or a fun game; it has its challenges and rewards
It's a heartache either way,
Even if it's good, love can still bring heartache
But beautiful!
Despite its challenges, love is still wonderful
And I'm thinking if you were mine
The singer is imagining a relationship with someone they love
I'd never let you go,
The singer would do anything to keep their love close and never lose them
And that would be but beautiful I know.
A relationship where they never let go of each other would be a beautiful thing, even with its challenges
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
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