Why I covered the Grammy Award winning song 'More' from the movie 'Mondo Cane'.
Since love is a living word for us all - meaning its meaning changes as we grow and mature our whole lives - it makes sense that love is the topic of a lions share of songs. The challenge in writing a love song is how hard it is to express what love is, especially in a way that stands out and feels fresh. What makes 'More' so great is the sentimental melody over the descending chords harmonizing underneath giving it a true nostalgic feel to it that is timeless, giving the lyrics that much more life and power. The first time I encountered this song was in the movie 'Out To Sea' starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. I hope you enjoy my simple acoustic interpretation. Below are the lyrics.
More than the greatest love the world has known
This is the love that I give you alone
More than the simple words I try to say
I only live to love you more each day
More than you'll ever know
My arms long to hold you so
My life will be in your keeping
Waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping
Longer than always is a long long time
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
I know I never lived before
And my heart is very sure
No one else could love you more...
Than the greatest love, the world has known
This is the love that I give you alone
More than the simple words I try to say
I only live to love you more each day
More than you'll ever know
My arms long to hold you so
My life will be in your keeping
Waking, sleeping, laughing, weeping
Longer than always is a long long long time
But far beyond forever you'll be mine
I know I never lived before
And my heart is very sure
No one else could love you more...
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