WHERE IS THE LADY?
譚詠麟 Lyrics


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Well I search for her in every town
On every city street
But I, I just cant find
The one for me
And I look for her in every crowd
Ask everyone I meet
Oh where, where in the world
Can she be
Although my heart keeps telling me
Youll find her, wait and see
Im as lonely as can be
Till I hold her in my arms
Say I love you
Tell me how long must I keep
Holding on to a dream
Where is the lady
Where is the lady
Meant for me

As I watch the lonely days go by
Its hard to carry on
No I, I just cant find
The love I need
As I face another empty night
Seems all my hope is gone
Oh where, where in the world
Can she be
Although my heart keeps telling me
Youll find her, wait and see
Im as lonely as can be
Till I hold her in my arms
Say I love you
Tell me how long must I keep
Holding on to a dream
Where is the lady
Where is the lady
Meant for me
Well I search for her in every town
On every city street




Oh where, where in the world
Can she be

Overall Meaning

The song "Where is the Lady" by 譚詠麟, also known as Alan Tam, is a classic example of the universal human longing for love and companionship. In the lyrics, Tam sings of his search for the one woman who is meant for him, whom he has yet to find despite his efforts to look for her in every town and on every city street.


Throughout the song, Tam expresses his sorrow and frustration at his ongoing quest for love, as he faces empty nights and failed attempts to find the woman he seeks. However, despite his deep sense of loneliness, he remains determined to keep looking, encouraged by the hope that he will one day find his soulmate.


Tam's lyrics are rich with symbolism, using romantic imagery such as holding someone in his arms, saying "I love you," and waiting for his heart's desire to arrive. The song speaks to the emotional struggle that many people face in their search for true love, and the poignant longing that drives them forward.


Overall, "Where is the Lady" is a heartfelt and evocative song that captures the universal desire for love and connection, and the emotional trials and tribulations that we must endure to achieve it.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I search for her in every town
I have been searching for a lady everywhere, in every town that I visit.


On every city street
I have been searching for her on every street of every city I visit.


But I, I just can't find
Despite my efforts, I still haven't found the lady that I am searching for.


The one for me
The lady who is meant to be with me.


And I look for her in every crowd
I have been searching for her in every gathering, expecting to find her.


Ask everyone I meet
I ask everyone whom I come across about her, hoping to get some clue.


Oh where, where in the world
I am asking the world in general, seeking an answer regarding her whereabouts.


Can she be
Where could she have gone?


Although my heart keeps telling me
Despite everything, my inner voice assures me that I will definitely find her someday.


You'll find her, wait and see
I will eventually find her, and I just need to be patient.


I'm as lonely as can be
I feel very lonely and miss her presence in my life.


Till I hold her in my arms
I am awaiting the day when I can hold her in my arms.


Say I love you
I want to express my love for her when I meet her.


Tell me how long must I keep
I am asking someone to tell me how much longer I must wait to find her.


Holding on to a dream
I am clinging to the hope of finding her someday.


Where is the lady
I am still seeking an answer to the question of where she might be.


Meant for me
I believe that she is destined to be with me, and I will find her one day.


As I watch the lonely days go by
As time goes by, I feel increasingly lonely.


It's hard to carry on
It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep searching for her.


No I, I just can't find
I am still having trouble finding the lady that I am searching for.


The love I need
The love that I am searching for.


As I face another empty night
As I spend another night alone, I wonder where my lady might be.


Seems all my hope is gone
I am losing hope of ever finding her sometimes.




Writer(s): H. Serizawa

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