Prélude
The David Hazeltine Trio Lyrics
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A song in blue
Like a flower crying
For the dew
That was my heart serenading you
My prelude to a kiss
If you hear a song that grows
That was my heart trying to compose
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
With nothing fancy
Nothing much
You could turn it to a symphony
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
Oh how my love song so gently cries
For the tenderness within your eyes
My love is a prelude that never dies
A prelude to a kiss
The David Hazeltine Trio's "Prelude in Blue" is a romantic and dreamlike ballad, in which the lyrics describe the insecure yet deep undying love of the singer towards his beloved. The opening lyrics describe the singer's heart serenading his love, as represented by a song in blue, with the image of a flower crying for the dew, suggesting the melancholy and longing for the other. The singer's love is represented by a prelude, which is a musical term referring to an introductory or opening piece of music, indicating that the singer's love is only the beginning of the romantic journey he hopes to embark on with his love.
The second stanza continues with the singer's attempt to compose a prelude to a kiss, out of his "tender sentimental woes," suggesting the emotional turmoil he feels within. Despite the simplicity of the melody, the singer believes that it can be turned into a symphony, further reflecting the depth of his emotions. The repetition of the phrase "A prelude to a kiss" throughout the song shows how the singer's love is a constant reminder of the romance he longs to experience.
The closing lines of the song reinforce the idea that the singer's love is everlasting, expressing how his "love is a prelude that never dies." The reference to the tenderness within the loved one's eyes highlights the emotional connection he shares with his partner. The song's gentle cry is emotional yet romantic, representing the singer's willingness to accept the pain that comes with love.
Line by Line Meaning
If you hear
If the sound of my love reaches your ears
A song in blue
A melancholy tune filled with sorrow
Like a flower crying
Like a flower begging for the nourishment of water
For the dew
For the seemingly insignificant but necessary form of sustenance
That was my heart serenading you
That was my heart singing out to you with deep affection
My prelude to a kiss
My opening melody leading up to a kiss
If you hear a song that grows
If you hear a tune that gradually rises in intensity
From my tender sentimental woes
From my tender emotional struggles and experiences
That was my heart trying to compose
That was my heart attempting to put into musical form the depth of my feelings
A prelude to a kiss
A prelude leading towards a momentous kiss
Though it's just a simple melody
Despite the song being basic and unadorned
With nothing fancy
Without any intricate or complicated embellishments
Nothing much
Neither grand nor elaborate
You could turn it to a symphony
You have the power to elevate it into a magnificent performance
A Shubert tune with a Gershwin touch
A composition with both the elegance of Shubert and the ingenuity of Gershwin
Oh how my love song gently cries
Oh, how the melody of my affection gently weeps
For the tenderness within your eyes
For the love and kindness visible in your gaze
My love is a prelude that never dies
My love is an introduction that will never fade away
A prelude to a kiss
An opening act leading to a romantic kiss
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Irving Gordon
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