Music Talk
Harmony Unveiled: Stevie Wonder's Musical Conversation Around the Globe
Lyrics
Yeah, ah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment
Ah, the language of music is known
Emphasizes the universal nature of music as a form of communication
Around the world
Music is recognized globally
It's the language that's understood
Music is a language that transcends cultural barriers
By people everywhere
Music is a universal means of communication for all people
(He said everywhere)
Reiteration of the widespread understanding of music
Soon you'll hear the trumpets begin to blow
Anticipation of musical elements, specifically trumpets
Ah, listen to the trombones playing way down low
Highlighting the presence of trombones in the musical arrangement
Well everybody seems to be playing with a lot of soul
Observation that many musicians are playing with intense emotion (soul)
Ah, fellas do you mind if I join in and play along?
Expression of a desire to join in and contribute to the music
Everybody, yeah
Encouragement for everyone to participate or enjoy the music
Just a little bit of drum
Reference to the presence of drums in the musical performance
Ah, Well I think the drummer has found a new groove
Observation that the drummer has found a new rhythm or style
Listen close and you will hear the saxophones move
Encouragement to listen closely to the saxophones in the music
If you're feelin' what you hearing, well don't you know?
Encouragement to acknowledge and appreciate the emotional impact of the music
Yeah, ah it's just the music that friendly music
Recognition that the emotional impact is a result of the friendly and expressive nature of the music
Talking to your soul
Confirmation that the music is a form of communication with the soul
It can make you blue or make you feel so glad, oh
Acknowledgment that music can evoke both sadness and joy
It's best way of talking that man has ever had
Assertion that music is the most effective form of human communication
Everybody around the world sing with me now
Invitation for people worldwide to join in singing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repetition of the enthusiastic expression
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