overture
The Boston Pops Orchestra [Orchestra] Lyrics
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From north to south, from east to west
You are the love, I love the best
You`re the dreamboat in the sweetest story ever told
A dream I sought, both night and day
For years through all, the U.S.A.
The star I hitched my wagon to
Of thee I sing, baby
Summer, autumn, winter, spring, baby.
You`re my silver lining,
You`re my sky of blue
There`s a lovelight shining
Just because of you.
Of thee I sing, baby,
You have got that certain thing, baby
Shining star and inspiration
Worthy of a mighty nation,
Of thee I sing.
Of thee I sing, baby,
You have got that certain thing, baby
Shining star and inspiration
Worthy of a mighty nation,
Of thee I sing.
The lyrics to "Overture" by the Boston Pops Orchestra describe a deep and passionate love for someone who is the best and most beloved in all of America. From Manhattan to the coast of gold, the singer declares their love for this person who is their dreamboat, the sweetest story ever told. The singer has searched for their love both day and night, throughout all of the U.S.A. and has found the person they wish to hitch their wagon to.
The song goes on to describe how this person is the singer's silver lining, their sky of blue, and there is a lovelight shining just because of them. This person has a certain quality, a certain something, that makes them a shining star and an inspiration. They are worthy of a mighty nation, and the singer sings of their love and devotion for this special person.
Overall, "Overture" is a beautiful and romantic love song that utilizes patriotism to express the depth and importance of the singer's feelings for their love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
From the island of Manhattan to the coast of gold
From the bustling city to the glittering shore
From north to south, from east to west
Everywhere I go, you're the best
You are the love, I love the best
Out of all the loves I've known, you're the one, no contest
You're the dreamboat in the sweetest story ever told
You are the perfect partner, like a character in a tale that is always retold
A dream I sought, both night and day
For so long, in all ways
For years through all, the U.S.A.
Many years I searched this land, without delay
The star I hitched my wagon to
You are the one I set my sights upon, through and through
Is very obviously you
Without a doubt, it's true
Of thee I sing, baby
You are my muse, my sweetest maybe
Summer, autumn, winter, spring, baby.
All year long, you make my heart sing, baby
You're my silver lining,
In times of trouble, you are my hope shining
You're my sky of blue
You are the calm, the peace, the hue
There's a lovelight shining
A flame that never dulls, always unwinding
Just because of you.
All because of you, my heart renewed
You have got that certain thing, baby
You possess that special magic, never hazy
Shining star and inspiration
You are a beacon, and the root of my elation
Worthy of a mighty nation,
You are deserving of accolades beyond any translation
Of thee I sing.
And so my song will always ring
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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