Benjamin Baruch Ambrose (15 September 1896–11 June 1971) was an English ban… Read Full Bio ↴Benjamin Baruch Ambrose (15 September 1896–11 June 1971) was an English bandleader and violinist. His professional name was officially Bert Ambrose, but he was universally known simply as Ambrose. His drummer was Les Leston, a successful racing driver, buisness man and bon viveur

You're the One
Ambrose and His Orchestra Lyrics

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You're lonely and I'm lonely,
So why can't we be lonely together?
The night is young and while it grows older
We can't forget crying on each other's shoulder.
The sky's cloudy 'cause we're lonely,
But soon we'll see a change in the weather,
Two lonely hearts beating as one,
Can be miserable and still have a lot of fun.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ambrose and His Orchestra's song You're the One talks about two lonely individuals who decide to be lonely together. The song highlights the fact that they can share their sorrow and console each other as the night progresses. The lyrics suggest that both of them can find comfort in each other's company despite their loneliness. The cloudy sky also depicts their emotional state where they feel down, but the hope of a new day and a ray of sunshine is always there. The lyrics emphasize that two lonely hearts can beat as one and still experience joy and happiness together.

The song speaks to the enduring human condition that everyone experiences loneliness in life. However, it is possible to find solace in the company of another person, even if they are also lonely. The lyrics suggest that being together, sharing stories and moments, and comforting each other is a way of dealing with the pain and sadness of loneliness. The song has a soothing and romantic tone, and the lyrics combine humor and tenderness. The song concludes with the idea that sharing the misery of loneliness can still be enjoyable and fun.

Line by Line Meaning

You're lonely and I'm lonely,
Both of us are feeling lonely

So why can't we be lonely together?
Why not be lonely together instead of alone?

The night is young and while it grows older
It's still early in the night and there's time for things to change

We can't forget crying on each other's shoulder.
We've comforted each other before

The sky's cloudy 'cause we're lonely,
Our mood is affecting the weather

But soon we'll see a change in the weather,
Our mood will improve

Two lonely hearts beating as one,
Together we can feel less alone

Can be miserable and still have a lot of fun.
We can have fun despite our sadness

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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