Amor
Ben E. King Lyrics
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This word so sweet
That I repeat
Means I adore you
Amor, amor, my love,
Would you deny
This heart that I
Have placed before you?
I can't find another word with meaning so clear;
My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear
But somehow or other nothing sounds quite so dear
As this soft caressing word I know
Amor, amor, my love,
When you're away,
There is no day
And I know that nights are lonely
Amor, amor, my love
Make life divine,
Say you'll be mine
And a-love me only
Amor, amor, my love,
When you're away,
I know there's no day
And nights are so lonely
Amor, amor, my love
Make life divine,
Say you'll be mine
And love me only
Amor, amor, amor, amor, amor
The lyrics to Ben E. King's "Amor" express the depth of the singer's love for someone special in his life. He repeats the word "amor," which means "love" in Spanish, to emphasize the intensity of his feelings. He can't imagine finding another word that could adequately express the same significance. He acknowledges the loneliness he feels when his love is not around, recognizing that life without them would be incomplete.
The singer recognizes the limitations of language when it comes to capturing the complexity of his feelings. He tries to find "sweeter things" to whisper in their ear, yet he knows that nothing can compare to the simple and beautiful utterance of the word "amor." This sentiment is conveyed through the soft melody of the song, which complements the intimate nature of the lyrics.
In essence, "Amor" is a declaration of love, a plea for the reciprocation of affection, and an acknowledgment of the essential nature of love in the singer's life. The song captures the feelings of those who have ever been in love and have struggled to find the right words to express their emotions fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Amor, amor, my love
I am calling out to you, my love.
This word so sweet
The word 'amor' is a beautiful and sweet word.
That I repeat
I keep saying it because of how much it means to me.
Means I adore you
When I say 'amor,' I mean that I adore you.
Would you deny
Won't you accept?
This heart that I
My heart, full of love and devotion.
Have placed before you?
I've given it to you for safekeeping.
I can't find another word with meaning so clear;
There is no other word that accurately conveys my feelings.
My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear
I attempt to convey how deeply I feel about you.
But somehow or other nothing sounds quite so dear
Despite my efforts, nothing compares to the word 'amor.'
As this soft caressing word I know
It is a gentle and comforting word that I am familiar with.
When you're away, there is no day
I cannot function without you by my side.
And I know that nights are lonely
I feel truly alone without you beside me at night.
Make life divine, say you'll be mine
My life would be complete if you would simply agree to be with me.
And love me only
I want to be the only one you give your heart to.
Amor, amor, amor, amor, amor
I will keep repeating this word, for all eternity.
Lyrics © PEERMUSIC FRANCE, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Gabriel Ruiz Galindo, Ricardo Lopez Mendez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jpd3484
Very nice. A little bit of samba to it too
@stephenwhiteman4668
One of Souls greatest ever songs & artist
@fina_rubiio
Sublime ❤
@codirenzileonardo1
Grandissimo come sempre
@1940limited
One of the greatest songs ever. I love this arrangement of Amor.
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@soulman4692
All thumbs up for this wonderful song !!!
@winniepooh32S
I heard this song on my movie Valentines day movie it is such a beautiful song to listen to all the time even during Valentines day in February
@jefferybrown2740
Just pure awesomeness 😘🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@springcolley
Beautiful!!