Galadriel!

[bnewman]

I've had a big crush on Galadriel ever since reading The Lord of the Rings as a child.  In fact, I think I've written more songs for her than for any other individual character.

lyrics by Benjamin Newman

ttto: "Legolas" by Mary Crowell

 

listen to this song

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Deep in an ancient grove of golden trees

There must be magic in this gentle breeze

I'm blown away!  What can I say?

Anybody can tell, I'm under your spell

Galadriel!

 

Before the movies ever came along

I was enchanted by your shimmering song

The printed word was what I heard

Cate was great for a look, but this began with the book

Galadriel!

 

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My yearning is not for action

It's a more sublime attraction

Please, dear Lady, show me your grace

Bless the bright stars above, yeah, I'm in courtly love

Galadriel!

 

I'm not the first to call you Lady Fair

Open the book and you will find him there

Gimli — and we agree

We can't help ourselves, we love the Queen of the Elves

Galadriel!

 

If I could only kneel and kiss your hand

But you've departed for the Blessed Land

Namarië!  Perhaps some day...

If I can't be where you are, I'll adore from afar

Galadriel!

 

Fair as sunlight, deep as the ocean

No wonder you inspire devotion

I do have a lover of the mortal race

And we'll always be true, but I'll still dream of you

Galadriel!