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
And then one day, one 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
In Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's song "Nature Boy," the lyrics describe a boy who is enchanted and has traveled very far. Despite him being a little shy and sad-eyed, he is described as being very wise. One day, the singer has a conversation with this boy about various topics such as fools and kings, and the boy imparts some wisdom by saying, "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but it can be seen as a reflection on the importance of love and acceptance. The "Nature Boy" mentioned in the title and throughout the song was actually a real person named Eden Ahbez, who lived a bohemian lifestyle in California in the 1940s. The song was later made famous by Nat King Cole, and has since been covered by countless musicians.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a boy
The story begins with a boy.
A very strange enchanted boy
The boy was not ordinary, there was something magical about him.
They say he wandered very far, very far
It is said that the boy traveled great distances.
Over land and sea
He traveled across different landscapes and oceans.
A little shy and sad of eye
Despite having an enchanting personality, he was reserved and had a hint of sadness in his eyes.
But very wise was he
Despite being young, he possessed admirable wisdom and insight.
And then one day
One day, the twists and turns of fate brought him to the singer.
A magic day he passed my way
The day he met the artist was nothing short of magical.
And while we spoke of many things
They had a beautiful conversation that covered various topics.
Fools and kings
They talked about both trivial and significant things.
This he said to me
The boy shared something profound with the singer.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Loving and being loved in return is the most significant achievement one can have.
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Love is the ultimate goal, and mutual love is the most fulfilling experience.
Lyrics © GOLDEN WORLD
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.