Natasha
Wainwright (Rufus) Lyrics
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In the shadow of love
Under the trees of happiness
You walk alone like a baby unborn
Like a father unknown
Like a pocket penniless
I'm happy that you really care
This is for you and is for me?
Oh do you really know?
Do you really know?
Oh Natasha, all I can do
Is write a song for you
Natasha, oh Natasha for you
I sit alone on the cozy ground floor
On a bench by the garden waiting also
Waiting for love
And thinking of all of
The catty remarks I also swallow
And as I've often asked before
Does anybody know how scary
This is for you and is for me
Does anybody know, anybody know
The song "Natasha" by Rufus Wainwright is a poignant ballad that explores themes of loneliness and isolation in the midst of relationships. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who walks alone in the valley of life, in the shadow of love, and under the trees of happiness. She is depicted as being like a baby unborn, a father unknown, and a pocket penniless. The singer is happy that she cares for him, but wonders if she truly understands how scary it is for both of them.
The lyrics suggest that the singer himself is also struggling with similar feelings. He sits alone on the cozy ground floor, waiting for love and thinking of all the "catty remarks" he has to swallow. He asks if anybody knows how scary this is for both of them. The song is a beautiful and poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the deep-seated fears that often come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
You walk alone in the valley of life
You are journeying through life without any company or support.
In the shadow of love
Despite being without love, you are still walking alongside the presence of love.
Under the trees of happiness
Surrounded by happiness, you still feel isolated and alone.
You walk alone like a baby unborn
You are fragile and vulnerable like an unborn baby, yet you have to continue your journey alone.
Like a father unknown
You lack guidance and protection like a child whose father is unknown.
Like a pocket penniless
You are empty-handed and penniless like a pocket without any money.
I'm happy that you really care
Your concern and care for me is appreciated.
But do you really know how scary
However, do you truly understand the fear and uncertainty I am facing?
This is for you and is for me?
Is this something that only I experience or do you feel it too?
Oh do you really know?
Are you truly empathetic towards my situation?
Oh Natasha, all I can do
Natasha, you mean so much to me that all I can do is express my emotions through this song.
Is write a song for you
The only way I can convey my thoughts and feelings for you is through music.
Natasha, oh Natasha for you
This song is dedicated to you, Natasha.
I sit alone on the cozy ground floor
I am sitting by myself on the comfortable ground floor.
On a bench by the garden waiting also
I am eagerly waiting for someone to arrive at the garden bench as well.
Waiting for love
I am waiting for love to come into my life.
And thinking of all of
While waiting, I ponder all of the
The catty remarks I also swallow
hurtful and snide remarks that I also have to endure and take in.
And as I've often asked before
I have asked this question multiple times before,
Does anybody know how scary
Does anyone truly comprehend how fearful and worrisome this situation is?
This is for you and is for me
Is this experience for me alone or is someone else going through it as well?
Does anybody know, anybody know
Does anyone out there truly know what we are both feeling?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
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Boobie Mwah
You walk alone in the valley of life
In the shadow of love
Under the trees of happiness
You walk alone like a baby unborn
Like a father unknown
Like a pocket penniless
I'm happy that you really care
But do you really know how scary
This is for you and is for me?
Oh do you really know?
Do you really know?
Oh Natasha, all I can do
Is write a song for you
Natasha, oh Natasha for you
I sit alone on the cozy ground floor
On a bench by the garden waiting also
Waiting for love
And thinking of all of
The catty remarks I also swallow
And as I've often asked before
Does anybody know how scary
This is for you and is for me
Does anybody know, anybody know
Adriana SQ
You walk alone in the valley of life
In the shadow of love
Under the trees of happiness
You walk alone like a baby unborn
Like a father unknown
Like a pocket penniless
I'm happy that you really care
But do you really know how scary
This is for you and is for me?
Oh do you really know?
Do you really know?
Oh Natasha, all I can do
Is write a song for you
Natasha, oh Natasha for you
I sit alone on the cozy ground floor
On a bench by the garden waiting also
Waiting for love
And thinking of all of
The catty remarks I also swallow
And as I've often asked before
Does anybody know how scary
This is for you and is for me
Does anybody know, anybody know
Boobie Mwah
You walk alone in the valley of life
In the shadow of love
Under the trees of happiness
You walk alone like a baby unborn
Like a father unknown
Like a pocket penniless
I'm happy that you really care
But do you really know how scary
This is for you and is for me?
Oh do you really know?
Do you really know?
Oh Natasha, all I can do
Is write a song for you
Natasha, oh Natasha for you
I sit alone on the cozy ground floor
On a bench by the garden waiting also
Waiting for love
And thinking of all of
The catty remarks I also swallow
And as I've often asked before
Does anybody know how scary
This is for you and is for me
Does anybody know, anybody know
osriodore
This song always makes me think of Paul McCartney. I can hear it being sung in his voice, with crackles and pops as the White Album spins on the record player. Rufus, you are quite honestly a genius on par with Paul.
Groobus McKenna
dude I just commented this reminds me of John Lennon lyrics
Angel Bell
You walk alone in the valley of life In the shadow of love Under the trees of happiness You walk along like a baby unborn Like a father unknown Like a pocket penniless I'm happy that you really care But do you really know how scary This is for you and is for me Oh do you really know Do you really know Oh Natasha, all I can do Is write a song for you Natasha, oh Natasha for you
Bloempjuh030
Written for and about Natasha Lyonne who plays Nicky on Orange is the New Black! Wonderful song, character, and series :) this song makes my day!
Mayo Velvo
'Natasha' after all these years still a beautiful and heartbreaking song - "Poses" & "Want 1&2" definitely show Rufus in his prime!
Angel Bell
I only knew it thru Nip/Tuck my favorite show, and for the first time I actually cried during a Nip/Tuck scene, Christian and Natasha were making passionate love.. Thanks to Natasha Chrisitian finally knew what Love really is..and yes..Love IS Blind.. Wow..what a scene, I still watch it over and over again, I miss N/T :'((((
Sean Carter
Season 2 🥰
John Marlowe
AGREED!!! I watched that scene in 2021, because of the pandemic. Someone recommended nip Tuck and I have binged the entire series. It is excellent!
jocelynerochette
I wish my name was Natasha! This song is so beautiful, Rufus is a great artist!