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Artist/Band:
Josh Groban
Lyrics for Song: Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)
Lyrics for Album: Josh Groban
V1
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray.
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.
Shadows on the hills,
Sketch the trees and daffodils,
Catch the breeze and the winter chill
In colors on the snowy linen land.
Chorus
Now I understand what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free.
They would not listen.
They did not know how.
Perhaps theyÂ’ll listen now.
V2
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling cloud and violet haze
Reflect in VincentÂ’s eyes of China blue.
Colors changing hue.
Mourning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artistÂ’s loving hands.
Chorus
Now I understand what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free.
They would not listen
They did not know how
Perhaps theyÂ’ll listen now.
V3
For they could not love you
But still your love was true.
And when no hope was left inside
On that starry, starry night
You took your life as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.
V4
Like the strangers that youÂ’ve met,
The ragged men in ragged clothes.
The silver thorn, a bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow.
Now I think I know what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity.
And how you tried to set them free.
They would not listen.
TheyÂ’re not listening still
Perhaps they never will.
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Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)
Josh Groban's rendition of 'Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)' serves as a poignant musical interpretation of the Van Gogh painting, blending classical piano arrangements with his signature vocal style. Released on his self-titled debut album, the track exemplifies Groban's ability to harmonize with orchestral textures, creating an atmospheric soundscape that honors the artist's legacy. The recording reflects the broader tradition of vocalists interpreting art history through song, utilizing rich tonal control and emotional depth to convey the painting's themes of solitude and brilliance. This work stands as a significant song in Groban's early discography, showcasing his versatility in adapting classical compositions into contemporary pop formats while maintaining a reverence for the source material. |
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