Nature Boy
Tony Bennett; Lady Gaga Lyrics
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A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Tony, in "Nature Boy," Lady Gaga sings about a boy who was very strange and enchanted. This boy was said to have wandered very far and wide over land and sea. Although he was a little shy and sad of eye, he had wisdom beyond his years. One day, this boy passed her way on a magic day, and they spoke of many things such as fools and kings. He imparted to her a profound and timeless message, "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." This message is one of the most important lessons we can learn in life. It's the essence of all that's truly meaningful and valuable in life.
This song is a tribute to "Nature Boy," a song written by Eden Ahbez in 1947. It was a significant hit for Nat King Cole and is considered one of his most popular songs. The song was written after Ahbez met Robert "Nature Boy" Booty in a cave in Palm Springs. Booty was a philosopher who lived off the land and refused to participate in a society that he felt was corrupt. He preached about the importance of living in harmony with nature and living a simple life. After the meeting, Ahbez was so inspired that he wrote the lyrics to the song in one night. Ahbez claimed that he lived under the first L in the "Hollywood" sign, but this was never proven.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy
There existed a male of young age
A very strange enchanted boy
He possessed peculiar qualities that one finds intriguing
They say he wandered very far, very far
According to popular opinion, he travelled extensively
Over land and sea
He moved across territories of solid and liquid masses
A little shy and sad of eye
He was timid with a sorrowful gaze
But very wise was he
Nevertheless, he was knowledgeable beyond his years
And then one day
On a particular day
A magic day he passed my way
An enchanting date, he crossed my path
And while we spoke of many things
As we discussed diverse topics
Fools and kings
About unwise and authoritative individuals
This he said to me
He communicated these words to me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
"The most significant knowledge you'll ever gain
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Is merely to display affection and receive it back from others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDEN AHBEZ
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@LuciCantEven
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
@KyleC420
By the end of 2013. ARTPOPs album sales were at 2.3 million worldwide! 9th best album of 2013. Gaga claimed her 2nd #1 album ARTPOP. Applause hit #4 hot 100. DOPE made it to #8 as a promotional single (youtube video awards) DWUW HIT #13 without a video. Venus, ARTPOP, and GUY also charted. Billboard poll shows that Gaga's tour the ARTrave was the voted best tour of 2014.
ANYTHING GOES #1 JAZZ
I can't give you anything but love #1 Jazz
NATURE BOY will probably hit #1
The album will go #1 jazz and just maybe on billborad hot 100!
SHES NOT FLOPPING.. Open ur eyes! Your wasting ur time and life on hate for no reason!
@kra-syva
There was a boy
A very strange, enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far
Very far, over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
One magic day he passed my way
While we spoke of many things
Fools and Kings
This he said to me:
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
[Instrumental Interlude]
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"
@thisguynijat
I never thought that I would listen to a Jazz song all the day long, repeating all over again and again. Thanks Lady Gaga, for bringing such good music to all of our lives.
@OoMASEoO
Wait until you hear Lush Life! OMG it's sooooo good!
@mariiagustin1692
same here.. extremely great artists.. :-)
@fadhiladinugraha
Lush Life + Nature Boy = Beautiful Night
@limpnoodle5516
And thank Tony!
@anaclaraaraujosantos1218
I need to say the same. Thanks Gaga for your voice, for your art. Love U
@Videofreakboy91
gaga is touring the world, traveling and meeting her fans, enjoying life and doing what she loves. yet the people here hating on her are just being bitter fucks and most likely not doing much with their lives. lol. learn to live and have fun guys!
@PlastiqueTechnologique2002
The people who get the most hate deserve it the least.
@katemonika2744
@@PlastiqueTechnologique2002 AGREED
@dafnealgirl
I will play this song every day at my WINE STORE, this is so relaxing.