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Too Marvelous For Words
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
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Like glorious, glamorous and that old standby amorous
It's all too wonderful, I'll never find the words
That say enough, tell enough, I mean they just aren't swell enough
You're much too much and just too very, very
To ever be in Webster's Dictionary
And so I'm borrowing a love song from the birds
You're much, you're too much and just too very, very
To ever be, to ever be in Webster's Dictionary
And so I'm borrowing a love song from the birds
To tell you that you're marvelous, tell you that you're marvelous
Tell you that you're marvelous, too marvelous for words
The lyrics to The Dave Brubeck Quartet's song "Too Marvelous For Words" express the feeling of being overwhelmed by someone's charm and beauty. The singer uses various adjectives such as "glorious," "glamorous," and "amorous" to describe the person, emphasizing how they are beyond any words that can be used to describe them. Despite the singer's best efforts, they feel that no words can do justice to the person's magnificence and charm.
The lyrics also playfully state that the person is so remarkable that they should be included in the dictionary, yet they are too unique to be defined by words. The singer then decides to borrow a love song from the birds to express their admiration for the person, further highlighting their uniqueness and enchanting qualities.
Overall, the lyrics capture the essence of being completely captivated by someone's charm and beauty while acknowledging that sometimes words fall short in expressing such emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just too marvelous, too marvelous for words
You are absolutely incredible and indescribable. There are no words to express how amazing you truly are.
Like glorious, glamorous and that old standby amorous
You are like the epitome of beauty, elegance, and passion. You possess qualities that are truly remarkable.
It's all too wonderful, I'll never find the words
Everything about you is simply perfect and extraordinary. I can't seem to express how much I appreciate and admire you.
That say enough, tell enough, I mean they just aren’t swell enough
Words alone cannot fully capture the greatness that you possess. No matter how much I try to describe you, it always falls short.
You're much too much and just too very, very
You are too extraordinary and exceptional. You are beyond what anyone can fathom or measure.
To ever be in Webster's Dictionary
Your magnificence cannot be defined by mere words in a dictionary. You surpass any definition or explanation that exists.
And so I'm borrowing a love song from the birds
Because words cannot do justice to express how amazing you are, I am turning to nature to help me express my love for you.
To tell you that you're marvelous, too marvelous for words
In short, you are simply marvelous and I cannot stress that enough. You are beyond what words can express.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, RICHARD A. WHITING
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