Linda
Anita Gordon Lyrics
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I never count sheep
I count all the charms about Linda
And lately it seems
In all of my dreams
I walk with my arms about Linda
But what good does it do me for Linda
Doesn't know that I exist?
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
We pass on the street
My heart skips a beat
I say to myself, "Hello, Linda"
If only she'd smile
I'd stop for a while
And then I would get to know Linda
But miracles still happen
And when my lucky star begins to shine
With one lucky break
I'll make Linda mine
The song "Linda" by Anita Gordon is a classic love song about someone who is hopelessly in love with a girl named Linda. The song describes how the singer of the song is still dreaming about Linda, even when he goes to sleep. He thinks of all the charms about her and wants to hold her in his arms. He feels gloomy because Linda does not know him or even realizes that he exists. He stops on the street when he sees her and just says "Hello, Linda" but wishes for a smile from her so that he could get to know her better. The song ends with the singer hoping that a miracle will happen and he can finally make Linda his own.
The song's lyrics reveal the singer's obsession with Linda. He is so smitten with her that he even dreams about her. The use of the metaphor that he does not count sheep but counts Linda's charms shows the depth of his feelings for her. The line, "And lately it seems/ In all of my dreams/ I walk with my arms about Linda," portrays the need for intimacy and close proximity with Linda. However, the singer's love remains unrequited, making him feel despondent. The song is a good example of unrequited love, raising questions about the impact of love on one's emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go to sleep
When I lay down to rest
I never count sheep
I don't count imaginary animals to help me fall asleep
I count all the charms about Linda
Instead, I think about all the positive qualities and characteristics of Linda
And lately it seems
Recently, it has been the case
In all of my dreams
In my subconscious thoughts during sleep
I walk with my arms about Linda
I imagine having a physical and emotional connection with Linda
But what good does it do me for Linda
However, it doesn't benefit me in any way because Linda
Doesn't know that I exist?
Isn't aware of my presence or existence
Can't help feeling gloomy
I can't stop feeling sad or down
Think of all the lovin' I've missed
Reflect on all the missed opportunities for love and connection
We pass on the street
When we encounter each other in public
My heart skips a beat
I feel a sudden surge of emotion or excitement
I say to myself, "Hello, Linda"
Internally greet Linda
If only she'd smile
If only she would express happiness or kindness through her facial expression
I'd stop for a while
I would pause or delay my activities to interact with her
And then I would get to know Linda
I would have a chance to learn and understand more about Linda's personality and character
But miracles still happen
Nevertheless, unexpected and incredible events can still occur
And when my lucky star begins to shine
When the universe seems to align in my favor
With one lucky break
With one fortunate and favorable circumstance
I'll make Linda mine
I will become romantically involved with Linda
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY KHWAMBE
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