Nature Boy
Embracing Life's Greatest Lesson
Lyrics
There was a boy
Introduction of a boy
c very strange enchanted boy
Describing the boy as unusual and enchanted
They say he wandered very far, very far
Emphasizing that the boy wandered extensively
Over land and sea
Highlighting the boy's travels over land and sea
c little shy and sad of eye
Characterizing the boy as a little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
Contrasting his shyness with his wisdom
cnd then one day
Introducing a significant moment
c magic day he passed my way
Describing the encounter as a magical day
cnd while we spoke of many things
Recalling a conversation covering various topics
Fools and kings
Mentioning the subjects of fools and kings
This he said to me:
Direct quote from the boy
"the greatest thing you'll ever learn
Expressing the boy's philosophy on life
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Stating that the greatest lesson is to love and be loved in return
cnd then one day
Repetition of the magical encounter
c magic day he passed my way
Reiteration of the magical day
cnd while we spoke of many things
Revisiting the conversation on various topics
Fools and kings
Repeating the mention of fools and kings
This he said to me:
Quoting the boy's wisdom again
"the greatest thing you'll ever learn
Restating the lesson on the greatest thing in life
Is just to love and be loved in return"
Final emphasis on the importance of love
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