What Child Is This?
peter knight and his orchestra Lyrics
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Leading a life apart
When love flew in through my window wide
And quickened my hum-drum heart
Love flew in through my window
I was so happy then
But after love had stayed a little while
Love flew out again
What is this thing called love?
This funny thing called love?
Just who can solve its mystery?
Why should it make a fool of me?
I saw you there one wonderful day
You took my heart and threw my heart away
That's why I ask the Lawd up in Heaven above
What is this thing called love?
You gave me days of sunshine
You gave me nights of cheer
You made my life an enchanted dream
'Til somebody else came near
Somebody else came near you
I felt the winter's chill
And now I sit and wonder night and day
Why I love you still
The lyrics of "What Is This Thing Called Love?" explore the theme of love and its complexities. The first stanza describes the singer's previous boring and uneventful life before love came into their life and changed things. However, as the second stanza suggests, love is fickle and doesn't always stay, leaving the singer feeling confused and hurt.
The chorus poses a question about the nature of love and its mysterious impact on people. It also acknowledges that love can sometimes make people feel foolish, as the singer admits to being hurt by someone they loved deeply. The final stanza talks about how the loved one made the singer's life happy and filled it with sunshine until someone else came along and left them feeling cold and empty. Despite this, the singer cannot stop loving this person and wonders why.
Overall, the song is about the transformative power of love and the pain it can cause when it is lost. The lyrics express a sense of wonder and awe about the nature of love, as well as the heartbreak and confusion that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a hum-drum person
I used to live a boring, unexciting life.
Leading a life apart
I lived a solitary life, away from love or attention.
When love flew in through my window wide
Suddenly, I met someone special who made me feel loved and cared for.
And quickened my hum-drum heart
They made me feel alive and excited about life.
Love flew in through my window
Love came into my life unexpectedly.
I was so happy then
I felt joy and contentment when I was with the person I loved.
But after love had stayed a little while
However, after some time passed, things changed.
Love flew out again
The love that was once there disappeared, leaving me alone again.
What is this thing called love?
Love is a mysterious and elusive concept that people often struggle to understand.
This funny thing called love?
Love can be unpredictable and confusing at times.
Just who can solve its mystery?
It's difficult to find answers to the mysteries of love.
Why should it make a fool of me?
Love can make us feel foolish, vulnerable, and exposed.
I saw you there one wonderful day
There was a moment when I met someone that I thought could be the one for me.
You took my heart and threw my heart away
However, that person ended up breaking my heart and leaving my life forever.
That's why I ask the Lawd up in Heaven above
That's why I turn to a higher power for answers to my heartbreak.
You gave me days of sunshine
The person I loved made my life full of brightness, happiness, and hope.
You gave me nights of cheer
They also made my nights filled with laughter and good times.
You made my life an enchanted dream
My life felt like a fairy tale with the person I loved in it.
'Til somebody else came near
However, when someone else entered their life, things slowly began to change.
Somebody else came near you
They cheated on me and betrayed my trust.
I felt the winter's chill
Their actions made me feel the bitter cold of loneliness and heartbreak.
And now I sit and wonder night and day
Even though they caused me pain, I can't help but think of them constantly.
Why I love you still
I'm still struggling to let go of my love for them, despite everything that's happened.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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