‘To Sir, with Love’, the iconic song from the film with the same name, as sung by Lulu to Sidney Poitier has always given me goose bumps. The words are both masterful and poignant.

Although, one of the best thing about this song is that it never dates. While in it’s original context it was written about a school girl and her gratitude to her teacher, the truth is that we never stop learning and or having people in our lives that help us to grow and develop. As such, this song may be just as meaningful to someone who is of a mature age as to someone fresh out of school. And for that, the song writers Don Black and Mark London should be immensely proud.

To Sir, with Love

Those schoolgirl days, of telling tales and biting nails are gone,

But in my mind,

I know they will still live on and on,

But how do you thank someone, who has taken you from crayons to perfume?

It isn’t easy, but I’ll try,

If you wanted the sky I would write across the sky in letters,

That would soar a thousand feet high,

To Sir, with Love

The time has come,

For closing books and long last looks must end,

And as I leave,

I know that I am leaving my best friend,

A friend who taught me right from wrong,

And weak from strong,

That’s a lot to learn,

What, what can I give you in return?

If you wanted the moon I would try to make a start,

But I, would rather you let me give my heart,

To Sir, with Love