About the song
Let’s travel back in time, shall we? Back to an era when music had a certain elegance, a romanticism that seems to have faded somewhat in today’s world. I’m talking about the golden age of Hollywood, where voices like Doris Day reigned supreme. Day, with her sunshine smile and girl-next-door charm, wasn’t just another pretty face; she possessed a voice that could melt butter and a knack for delivering a song with both sincerity and playful zest.
And speaking of playful zest, there’s perhaps no better example than her rendition of “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps.” This delightful little number, originally a Spanish bolero titled “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás,” is a classic tale of romantic uncertainty. It perfectly captures that delicious dance of “will they, won’t they” that keeps us on the edge of our seats in any good love story.
Day’s version, released in 1964, is a masterclass in vocal delivery. Her voice, smooth as silk and warm as honey, wraps around the melody like a loving embrace. The arrangement, with its gentle Latin rhythms and lush orchestration, adds to the song’s overall charm. But it’s Day’s playful interpretation that truly brings the song to life. She injects each “perhaps” with a mix of hope, frustration, and a hint of coquettishness that’s utterly captivating.
Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: “Isn’t this just a simple love song?” And yes, on the surface, it is. But like any great piece of art, “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” has hidden depths. It speaks to the universal experience of longing, of the uncertainty that comes with opening your heart to another. It’s a reminder that love, like life itself, is full of maybes and what-ifs. And sometimes, that’s precisely what makes it so exciting.
So, sit back, relax, and let Doris Day transport you to a time when romance was in the air and the possibility of love hung heavy with every note. Let her voice, and the timeless melody of “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps,” rekindle the magic of those bygone days. You might just find yourself falling in love all over again – with the music, with the moment, and with the enduring talent of Miss Doris Day.
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Lyrics
You won’t admit you love me
And so how am I ever to know?
You always tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
A million times I’ve asked you
And then I ask you over
Again, you only answer
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
If you can’t make your mind up
We’ll never get started
And I don’t wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted
So if you really love me, say yes
But if you don’t dear, confess
And please don’t tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
If you can’t make your mind up
We’ll never get started
And I don’t wanna wind up
Being parted, broken-hearted
So if you really love me, say yes,
But if you don’t dear, confess
And please don’t tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps