La vie en rose
Tony Bennett & K.D. Lang Lyrics


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Hold me close and hold me fast
This magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose

When you kiss me, heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom

And when you speak
Angels fly from above
Everyday words seem to turn
Into love songs

Give your heart and soul to me
Babe, it's gonna be
La vie en rose

Mmm, when you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom

And when you speak
Angels fly from above
Everyday words seem to turn
Into love songs

Give your heart, your soul to me




Babe, it's gonna be
La vie en rose

Overall Meaning

The song "La Vie En Rose" is a classic French song that has been interpreted by many artists around the world. Tony Bennett and k.d. lang's version of the song is a beautiful duet that brings out the romantic and passionate elements of the song. The song is all about the intoxicating feeling of falling in love and how it transforms the world into a magical place.


The opening lines of the song "Hold me close and hold me fast, this magic spell you cast, this is la vie en rose" set the tone for the song. It talks about how the person singing is bewitched by their lover's spell and how everything around them seems enchanting. The next lines "When you kiss me, heaven sighs, and though I close my eyes, I see la vie en rose" talks about the heightened sense of feeling that comes from being in love. The person singing is so in love that even when they close their eyes, they see the world in a rosy hue.


The rest of the song talks about how being in love with their partner makes them feel like they are in a world apart, a world where roses bloom. The final lines of the song "Give your heart and soul to me, Babe, it's gonna be, La vie en rose" is the singer expressing their desire for their partner to give them all their love and that together they will have a beautiful life full of love and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold me close and hold me fast
Embrace me tightly and firmly


This magic spell you cast
You've enchanted me with your charming ways


This is la vie en rose
Life is rosy and beautiful in your arms


When you kiss me, heaven sighs
Your kisses feel heavenly and divine


And though I close my eyes
Even with my eyes closed


I see la vie en rose
I can still see the beauty of life in your presence


When you press me to your heart
When you hold me close to your chest


I'm in a world apart
I feel like I'm in a separate and unique world


A world where roses bloom
A world where happiness and love flourish


And when you speak
Whenever you talk to me


Angels fly from above
It feels like angels themselves are hovering around us


Everyday words seem to turn
Ordinary phrases transform


Into love songs
Into beautiful melodies that celebrate our love


Give your heart and soul to me
Entrust me with your deepest emotions and your true self


Babe, it's gonna be
Honey, our future is going to be amazing


La vie en rose
Life is beautiful in your arms


Mmm, when you press me to your heart
When you embrace me closely


I'm in a world apart
I feel like I'm in my own universe


A world where roses bloom
A world where love blossoms and thrives


Give your heart, your soul to me
Share your deepest emotions and true self with me


Babe, it's gonna be
Honey, our future is going to be beautiful and full of love


La vie en rose
This is the magic of life in your loving embrace




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BEUSCHER ARPEGE, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: David Mack, Edith Piaf, Louis Guglielmi Louiguy

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@thavinicius

hold me close and hold me fast/
the magic spell you cast/
this is la vie en rose/
when you kiss me heaven sighs/
and tho i close my eyes/
i see la vie en rose/
when you press me to your heart/
i'm in a world apart/
a world where roses bloom/ and when you speak, angels, sing from above/
everyday words seem to turn into love songs/
give your heart and soul to me/
and life will always be la vie en rose.



All comments from YouTube:

@2009kall

Brilliant duet. K.D.has a wonderful voice

@ginafriend1690

That voice .. Incredible

@gloriasalgado5512

Love them what a duet..

@gayvance1440

The voice of an angel

@nenitatapia9614

i love them both

@iw4skz

listening for the first time since the news broke about his death i will miss you tony bennett.. 😕

@thavinicius

hold me close and hold me fast/
the magic spell you cast/
this is la vie en rose/
when you kiss me heaven sighs/
and tho i close my eyes/
i see la vie en rose/
when you press me to your heart/
i'm in a world apart/
a world where roses bloom/ and when you speak, angels, sing from above/
everyday words seem to turn into love songs/
give your heart and soul to me/
and life will always be la vie en rose.

@ronafrye4224

these two oh my god!!!!

@andreluis9307

Tema: Caetano e Silvia - Mulheres Apaixonadas

@user-ri8vl7yx2i

Many thanks❤

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