Isn't She Lovely
Woody Herman & His Thundering Herd Lyrics

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Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she pretty

Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done

Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love

Overall Meaning

The Woody Herman & His Thundering Herd's song, "Isn't She Lovely" is a song that represents the beauty of life and the wonder of birth. The song's lyrics describe a newborn baby girl and express the singer's astonishment at the miracle of creation. The first verse paints a picture of supreme joy and delight. The singer marvels at how he never imagined love could create something so beyond belief. This line suggests that love transcends itself and creates something truly magnificent, like a newborn baby girl.

The second verse is simple and straightforward, presenting the newborn baby girl as the epitome of beauty. The singer calls her pretty and the angel's best, indicating that she is a gorgeous and perfect little creature. This verse is a declaration of love for this child, who has just entered the world, and it celebrates the joy that the singer feels in being a parent.

The final verse of the song reveals the baby girl's name, Aisha, and reminds us that life and love are intertwined. The meaning of her name, "life," symbolizes the miracle of birth, and the singer acknowledges that this new life could not have been possible without the help of his partner Loni. The song ends on a high note, praising the little girl's beauty and the joy of creation.

Line by Line Meaning

Isn't she lovely
Is she not a sight to behold?

Isn't she wonderful
Is she not a wonder to behold?

Isn't she precious
Is she not a treasure to behold?

Less than one minute old
She's only been a part of this world for less than sixty seconds.

I never thought through love we'd be
I never imagined that love would result in such beauty.

Making one as lovely as she
Bringing such beauty into existence through love.

But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't this beauty a result of a loving union?

Isn't she pretty
Is she not pretty?

Truly the angel's best
She is the best of what angels have to offer.

Boy, I'm so happy
I am filled with joy.

We have been heaven blessed
We have been blessed by God.