A SMILE LIKE YOURS (A SMILE LIKE YOURS, 1997)

This has got to be one of the best contemporary themes in recent years. The great Natalie Cole lends her beautiful voice to the equally entertaining movie of the same name.


A SMILE LIKE YOURS
sung by: Natalie Cole

Hmm, thought I’d seen everything
There was to see in this world

Now I’m not so sure
I’ve really seen anything at all

I thought life could show me no surprises

And then you came and showed me I was wrong

I have seen the bluest skies
Rainbows that would make you cry

I have seen miracles that moved my soul

Days that changed my life

I have seen the brightest stars
Shine like diamonds in the dark

Seen all the wonders of the world
But I’ve never seen a smile

As beautiful as yours

Oh, I thought I’d been everywhere

I’ve climbed a mountain so high
Sailed the sea, crossed the sky

And still I was nowhere at all

Until that day, oh, you came to my senses

And your smile, it made sense out of it all

(I have seen the bluest skies)

Rainbows that would make you cry
I have seen miracles that moved my soul
Days that changed my life

I have seen the brightest stars
Shine like diamonds in the dark

Seen all the wonders of the world
But I’ve never seen a smile
As beautiful as yours

(Smile so beautiful)
So beautiful, comes one time in a lifetime

A smile this beautiful (a smile this beautiful)
I’ve never dreamed I’d ever see, oh

(I have seen the bluest skies)
I have seen it
(Rainbows that would make you cry)

That would make you cry
I’ve seen miracles (miracles) moved my soul

(Days that changed my life)
And days that changed my life

I have seen the brightest stars
Shine like diamonds in the dark

Oh, I’ve seen the wonders of this world
(Wonders of the world)

But I’ve never seen a smile
(Never seen a smile before as beautiful as yours)

Oh, I’ve never seen a smile before

(Never seen a smile before as beautiful)

As beautiful as yours

CRY (A WALK TO REMEMBER, 2002)

"Our love is like the wind... I can’t see it, but I sure can feel it.” – Langdon

A respectable teen weeper based on a bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, A Walk To Remember boasts of some themes which the lead star Mandy Moore sung herself. Cry was one of the songs that garnered enough popularity. Yes, guys do cry in sad movies. And the said movie is no exception.

CRY
sung by: Mandy Moore

I'll always remember

It was late afternoon

It lasted forever

And ended too soon

You were all by yourself

Staring up at a dark gray sky

I was changed

In places no one would find

All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside)

It was there that I realized

That forever was in your eyes

The moment I saw you cry

The moment that I saw you cry

It was late in september

And I've seen you before (and you were)

You were always the cold one

But I was never that sure

You were all by yourself

Staring at a dark gray sky

I was changed

In places no one would find

All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside)

It was there that I realized

That forever was in your eyes

The moment I saw you cry

I wanted to hold you

I wanted to make it go away

I wanted to know you

I wanted to make your everything, all right....

I'll always remember

It was late afternoon

In places no one would find

In places no one would find

All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside)

It was there that I realized

That forever was in your eyes

The moment I saw you cry

I wanted to know you

I wanted to know you

I wanted to know you

COLORS OF THE WIND (POCAHONTAS, 1995)

One of the popular Vanessa Williams song is from the 1995 Disney animated-film. Pocahontas is loosely based on the real character, unusual for a Disney animated fare. Still, Disney takes the usual route with engaging songs, and the result is this one.


COLORS OF THE WIND
sung by: Vanessa Williams

You think you own whatever land you land on
The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name

You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You learn things you never knew
You never knew

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?
Or ask the grinning bobcat why he grinned
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colours of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colours of the wind?

Come run the hidden pinetrails of the forest
Come taste the sun-sweet berries of the earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once never wonder what they're worth

The rainstorm and the rivers are my brothers
And the heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle in a hoop that never ends

How high does the sycamore grow
If you cut it down, then you'll never know

And you'll never hear the wolf cry
To the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper-skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
Need to paint with all the colours of the wind
You can own the Earth and still all you'll own is earth
Until you can paint with all the colours of the wind

ARTHUR'S THEME (BEST THAT YOU CAN DO) (ARTHUR, 1981)

"What I had in mind was spending the night with a stranger who loves me." - Arthur

Grammy winner Christopher Cross lends his voice to come up with this winning theme from the movie Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli. One of the most played songs on the radio.

ARTHUR'S THEME

(BEST THAT YOU CAN DO)

sung by: Christopher Cross

Once in your life you'll find her

Someone who turns your heart around

And next thing you know

You're closin' down the town

Wake up and she's still with you

Even though you left her way across town

You're wonderin' to yourself

Hey what've I found

When you get caught between the moon and New York City

I know it's crazy but it's true

If you get caught between the moon and New York City

The best that you can do (the best that you can do)

The best that you can do is fall in love

Arthur he does what he pleases

All of his life his master's toys

And deep in his heart

He's just he's just a boy

Livin' his life one day at a time

He's showing himself a really good time

He's laughin' about the way

They want him to be

When you get caught between the moon and New York City

I know it's crazy but it's true

If you get caught between the moon and New York City

The best that you can do (the best that you can do)

The best that you can do is fall in love...

ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD (AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS, 2001)

"It's not gonna work 'cause you would probably thinking about her and I would probably always be wondering if you were thinking about her." - Kiki

Julia Roberts, a true America's sweetheart starred in this movie playing 'second banana' to reel celebrity couple Gwen and Eddie played by Catherine Zeta-Jones and John Cusack. But as always stands out throughout the movie. The talented Corrs siblings lend their voices to produce a feel-good tune that is not trite yet still romantic.

ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD

sung by: The Corrs

I'm not looking for someone to talk to

I've got my friends, I'm more than okay

I've got more than a girl could wish for

I live my dreams but it's not all they say

Still I believe I'm missing something real

I need someone who really sees me

Don't wanna wake up alone anymore

Still believing you'll walk through my door

All I need is to know it's for sure

Then I'll give all the love in the world

I've often wondered if love's an illusion

Just to get you through the loneliest days

I can't criticize it - I have no hesitation

My imagination just stole me away

Still I believe I'm missing something real

I need someone who really sees me

Don't wanna wake up alone anymore
Still believing you'll walk through my door
All I need is to know it's for sure
Then I'll give all the love in the world

Love's for a lifetime not for a moment

So how could I throw it away

Yeah I'm only human

And nights grow colder

With no one to love me that way

Yeah I need someone who really sees me

And I won't wake up alone anymore

Still believing you'll walk through my door

You'll reach for me and I'll know it's for sure

Then I'll give all the love in the world

(Don't wanna wake up alone...)

AGAIN (POETIC JUSTICE, 1993)

"Alone, all alone. Nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone."

- Justice

The late Michael Jackson’s younger sister Janet is also an artist. Not just a singer but also a part-time actress as well. She appeared and sung the theme from the movie Poetic Justice. Slow and soulful, that is Again.

AGAIN

sung by: Janet Jackson

I heard from a friend today

And she said you were in town

Suddenly the memories came back to me in my mind

How can I be strong

I've asked myself

Time and time I've said

That I'll never fall in love with you again

A wounded heart you gave

My soul you took away

Good intentions you had many

I know you did

I come from a place that hurts

And God knows how I've cried

And I never want to return never fall again

Making love to you

Oh it felt so good and

Oh so right

How can I be strong
I've asked myself
Time and time I've said
That I'll never fall in love with you again

So here we are alone again

Didn't think it'd come to this

And to know it all began

With just a little kiss

I've come too close to happiness

To have it swept away

Don't think I can take the pain

No never fall again

Kinda late in the game

And my heart is in Your hands

Don't you stand there and then

Tell me you love me then leave again

'Cause I'm falling in love with

You again

Hold me

Hold me

Don't ever let me go

Say it just one time

Say you love me

God knows I do

Love you

Again

AND I LOVE HER (A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, 1964)

The Fab Four, famous for upbeat & melodic songs were also great in covering ballads. And the song And I Love Her is proof of their versatility. The theme was just one of the slow tunes the Beatles recorded. And definitely stood the test of time.

AND I LOVE HER
sung by: The Beatles

I give her all my love
That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her too
I love her

She gives me ev'rything
And tenderly
The kiss my lover brings
She brings to me
And I love her

A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky

I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her

BLESS THE BEASTS AND THE CHILDREN (BLESS THE BEASTS AND CHILDREN, 1972)

One of the living proof that sometimes songs from a film outshines the movie itself is the theme from the movie Bless The Beasts And Children sung by The Carpenters in 1971. Soulful and has remained one of the popular sibling's memorable tunes.

BLESS THE BEASTS AND THE CHILDREN

sung by: The Carpenters

Bless the beasts and the children

For in this world they have no voice

They have no choice

Bless the beasts and the children

For the world can never be

The world they see

Light their way when the darkness surrounds them

And give them love, let it shine all around them

Bless the beasts and the children

Give them shelter from the storm

Keep them safe, keep them warm

Light their way when the darkness surrounds them

And give them love, let it shine all around them

Bless the beasts and the children

Give them shelter from the storm

Keep them safe, keep them warm

The children

The children

The children

AFTER ALL (CHANCES ARE, 1989)

“I came here to tell you that I'm interested in someone... a man. Well, he's almost a man... he's twenty-two years old. But it's not like I'm rushing into anything - I've know him for twenty-six years... It's a little complicated.”

Says Corrine Jeffries to her Psychiatrist as she tries to explain the complications of her personal life from the movie Chances Are (1989) starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Cybill Sheperd. The theme After All is well-played during the wedding scene. And definitely one of those feel-good in the late ‘80’s.

AFTER ALL
sung by: Peter Cetera & Cher

Well, here we are againI guess it must be fate

We’ve tried it on our own

But deep inside we’ve known

We’d be back to set things straight

I still remember when

Your kiss was so brand new

Every memory repeats

Every step I take retreats

Every journey always brings me back to you

After all the stops and starts

We keep coming back to these two hearts

Two angels who’ve been rescued from the fall

After all that we’ve been through

It all comes down to me and you

I guess its meant to be

Forever you and me, after all

When love is truly right

(This time it’s truly right)

It lives from year to year

It changes as it goes

Oh, and on the way it grows

But it never disappears

After all the stops and starts

We keep coming back to these two hearts

Two angels who’ve been rescued from the fall

After all that we’ve been through

It all comes down to me and you

I guess its meant to be

Forever you and me, after all

Always just beyond my touch

You know I needed you so much

After all, what else is livin’ for?

After all the stops and starts

We keep coming back to these two hearts

Two angels who’ve been rescued from the fall

After all that we’ve been through

It all comes down to me and you

I guess its meant to be

Forever you and me, after all

WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE (HOPE FLOATS, 1998)

Here's my very first post on a standalone blog. I do have one on my Friendster but this will be all about movie themes and its lyrics, those songs that we love and embraced with while inside the cinema with someone we love. Leading the theme is from the movie Hope Floats (1998) starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick, Jr. I believe this ballad is one of the greatest theme ever written. It speaks to us all... when we love someone.

WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE

sung by: Bryan Adams

When you love someone - you'll do anything

You'll do all the crazy things that you can't explain

You'll shoot the moon - put out the sun

When you love someone

You'll deny the truth - believe a lie
There'll be times that you'll believe you can really fly

But your lonely nights - have just begun

When you love someone

When you love someone - you'll feel it deep inside

And nothin' else can ever change your mind

When you want someone

When you need someone

When you love someone

When you love someone - you'll sacrifice

You'd give it everything you got and you won't think twice

You'd risk it all - no matter what may come

When you love someone

You'll shoot the moon - put out the sun

When you love someone