A Puzzlement

A Puzzlement-Yul Brynner, no copyright violation intended I do not own this song or work

[Hupomone]

"Some things so...others not."

Stuck in my head for decades now.

[classics]

Yul Brynner commands the screen and commits wholeheartedly to the role from start to finish. The result is one of the most deserving Oscar-winning performances in all of cinema.

[Ferrychick]

Yul Brynner was one of the greatest actors in history!

[seanyeo]

When I saw this as a young teenager, I was first amused by Yul Brynner’s comically exaggerated yet convincing acting as a Thai Monarch. Now that I’m an adult I find his words surprisingly prescient and profound. Considering that the Thai Kingdom was the only one in Southeast Asia to evade colonialism, this song really demonstrates how wise Mongkut actually was. It’s what I love about Rodgers and Hammerstein- their songs are catchy and appeal to kids, but you grow up and you listen to the lyrics and you realise how complex they really are.

[Polytunnel]

I identify very much with The King. He is intelligent, but so confused. He only wants the best for his family and people, but he is frightened of change. I love how he and Anna gradually learn to trust and respect each other. The messages within this film are still very relevant today.

[Lightshade]

One of the many moments in this movie that secured him the Oscar. He truly deserved it.

[cherylflanagan]

Yul Brenner has been my favorite actor since I was young. He's so versatile.

[everythingfangirl]

This is the best song in the movie. It really shows how one can be comfortable not knowing if he knows everything, and being content with the many changes in the world.

[philolson]

I’m 77 now. I must have been about 11 or 12 when I saw The King and I with my parents in the Holland Theater here in Holland, Michigan. The town where Betsy DeVos, our former Secretary of Education.grew up. For many years, movies, make-up and dancing were “forbidden”. What’s called a blue law. Since we weren’t in the Church, I could enjoy films. As a child, my grandfather made sure the National Geographic came into our home. He wanted me to realize that the world was full of many different but wonderful people. This was my favorite song. It was years later I realized why. I ended up marrying a full-blood Tlingit Indian from Alaska. The longer I live the deeper is my puzzlement too. Native Peoples all over the world were singing this song in their hearts as we from Europe colonized these darker skinned people. Not knowing they had as more, if not more, to teach us. As others have said in these comments, a very wise song. Words we need now more then ever.

[njgal]

This is such a great video clip from The King and I because it is certainly applicable to today. I was fortunate to see Yul Brenner in a performance of this show in Baltimore not long before he died. Such a dynamic performer and such a valuable message.

[patriciagraham]

Wonderful handsome Yul - one of the greatest actors ever! -still love him!

[makennaadamson]

To be honest, I kinda thought the king was handsome, even though he’s bald I think he’s cute lol 😂

[zephyrquartz]

Such joy in this performance. Makes you love to live.

[jhorapata]

I also love his film Taras Balba, long Duel, Ten commandment.. He was a brilliant actor and i love him 😍

[lindadeal]

He was a wonderful man and singer as well as acting! We have lost so many greats over the years...I miss them all!

[SciTrekMan]

I got to see him live in The King and I twice back in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Thanks, Mom and Dad.

[Mickkie]

Yul "COMMANDS" the screen!! One of the many things i love about the actor. It's NOT an easy feat, everyone doesn't have that kind of, stage presence or screen qualities.❤🙏🏾🙏🏾❤
And Yes Yul, i agree, "Life is, A Puzzlement".🙏🏾🙏🏾❤🙏🏾🙏🏾

[peterbear]

This, more than anything else, applies to modern politics. "Very quickly will he fight; he'll fight to prove that what he does not no IS so!"

[treyowen]

God damn Yul Brynner's performance is astounding! 😃👏👏👏👏

[manuelorozco]

Yul Brynner commanded the screen in a way i at first didn't understand as a teenager. He must have felt so passionate about the role to play it for 30 years or so!