You're In My Heart
Association Lyrics
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when you walked into the room
I said hello unnoticed
You said goodbye too soon
Breezing through the clientele
spinning yarns that were so lyrical
I really must confess right here
I took all those habits of yours
that in the beginning were hard to accept
Your fashion sense, Beardsly prints
I put down to experience
The big bosomed lady with the Dutch accent
who tried to change my point of view
Her ad lib lines were well rehearsed
but my heart cried out for you
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
My love for you is immeasurable
My respect for you immense
You're ageless, timeless, lace and fineness
You're beauty and elegance
You're a rhapsody, a comedy
You're a symphony and a play
You're every love song ever written
But honey what do you see in me
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
You're an essay in glamour
Please pardon the grammar
but you're every schoolboy's dream
You're Celtic United, but baby I've decided
You're the best team I've ever seen
And there have been many affairs
Many times I've thought to leave
But I bite my lip and turn around
'cause you're the warmest thing I've ever found
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
The lyrics of Association's song "You're in My Heart" speak about the singer's feelings of love and attraction towards someone who walked into the room unnoticed but left too soon. The singer reflects on the physical attraction that drew him to this person and how, despite habits and quirks that were initially difficult to accept, he eventually learned to appreciate them as part of the experience of being with this person. The lyrics are full of metaphors and analogies that describe the beauty and elegance of the person, such as "ageless, timeless, lace and fineness" and "every love song ever written." The singer acknowledges that there may have been many affairs and times when he had considered leaving, but ultimately he chooses to stay because the person is the warmest thing he has ever found.
The opening line of the song, "I didn't know what day it was when you walked into the room," was actually a real-life experience of songwriter Gerry Goffin, who said in an interview that he had walked into a room and seen his wife, Carole King, and not recognized her at first. The lyrics "You're Celtic United" reference a football team in Scotland, which was a nod to Goffin's love for football. The song was originally recorded by Rod Stewart in 1977, but it was a cover of Association's 1975 version, which became more popular. The song has been covered by several other artists over the years, including Bryan Ferry, Tina Turner, and Engelbert Humperdinck. Association's version of the song was featured in the 2003 film "Love Actually."
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't know what day it was when you walked into the room
When you entered the room, I was so enamored by your presence that I lost track of time and didn't even notice which day it was.
I said hello unnoticed
When I greeted you, I didn't detect any reaction from you.
You said goodbye too soon
You left before I could really talk to you or get to know you.
Breezing through the clientele spinning yarns that were so lyrical
You were casually chatting and telling stories to others in the room.
I really must confess right here the attraction was purely physical
At first, I was only drawn to you by your appearance and didn't know much about you as a person.
I took all those habits of yours that in the beginning were hard to accept
Initially, some of the things you did or liked were difficult for me to understand and accept.
Your fashion sense, Beardsly prints I put down to experience
I learned to appreciate your unique style and taste in clothing, even if it wasn't what I was used to.
The big bosomed lady with the Dutch accent who tried to change my point of view
Another woman with a loud and noticeable voice tried to convince me of something, but I wasn't interested in her.
Her ad lib lines were well rehearsed but my heart cried out for you
Even though the other woman seemed practiced and composed, my heart was already set on you.
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You hold a special place in my emotions and being.
You'll be my breath should I grow old
No matter how many years pass, you will always give me new life and energy.
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You are both the person I desire romantically and the person I trust and care for most deeply.
You're an essay in glamour
You are a work of art and beauty, like a written composition on the subject of elegance.
Please pardon the grammar
I apologize if my language isn't perfect - I am so taken with you that I cannot speak clearly.
But you're every schoolboy's dream
Every teenage boy imagines meeting someone like you who is so striking and perfect.
You're Celtic United
You are a fan of a particular sports team, but that doesn't matter to me.
But baby I've decided you're the best team I've ever seen
Despite any differences or preferences we may have, I believe that you are the best choice for me and I feel lucky to have you.
And there have been many affairs
In the past, I have been involved in many romantic relationships with others.
Many times I've thought to leave
There have been moments where I considered ending things with you or moving on to someone else.
But I bite my lip and turn around
Despite any doubts or hesitations, I stay with you and maintain our relationship.
'cause you're the warmest thing I've ever found
Out of all the people I have been with, you bring me the most comfort, joy, and happiness.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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@geofflepper3207
A time when things were not so complicated?
What?
That's how you see the 1960s?
Really?
Sounds like nostalgia has made you forget what the 1960s was really like.
Political turmoil, wars, constant threat of nuclear annihilation,
"race riots" across the United States and a fight for basic racial rights, assassinations,
the Democratic National convention in Chicago,
women fighting for equal rights,
gay people fighting for equal rights,
Indigenous people fighting for justice and recognition,
former colonies of European empires getting independence and going through struggles to establish themselves,
sexual revolution,
drugs, drugs, drugs,
beatniks and hippies,
etc., etc.
@michaelb.3438
Terry Robert Kirkman (December 12, 1939 – September 23, 2023) was an American musician and songwriter best known as a vocalist for the pop group The Association and the writer of several of the band's hit songs such as "Cherish", "Everything That Touches You", and "Six Man Band". As a member of The Association, he was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003.
Early life
Terry Robert Kirkman was born in Salina, Kansas, on December 12, 1939, and was raised in Chino, California.His parents both had a musical background. His father Gordon had performed in bands as a soprano saxophone player and singer, and his mother Lois played the organ and piano at church and in silent film theaters] He first learned how to play brass instruments as a child, during the Second World War.After graduating from Chino High School in 1957, he attended Chaffey College as a music major. He met Frank Zappa in college and they performed together at local coffeehouses from 1959 to 1961.
Kirkman left the Association at the end of 1972, and returned when the band was reformed in 1979, after previously splitting up the year before. After growing tired of touring, Kirkman left the band in 1984. Subsequently, on rare occasions he performed in guest appearances with the band. He was present when he and the Association's other surviving members were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003and when the band were recipients of the Rock Justice Awards on January 18, 2019, at Village Studios in Los Angeles.
A series of interviews that he and Jules Alexander took part in, in early 2023, were released in separate parts, starting on September 1, 2023. The fourth part of these interviews was released a day before his death.
Personal life and death
In the years following his departure from the Association, Kirkman retired from the music industry and worked in California as an addictions counselor.
Kirkman lived in Montclair, California, with his wife Heidi. He died from congestive heart failure on September 23, 2023, at age 83, following a long illness.
Take care and God bless
@superbrownbrown
The Association - Never My Love
You ask me if there'll come a time
When I grow tired of you
Never, my love
Never, my love
You wonder if this heart of mine
Will lose its desire for you
Never, my love
Never, my love
What makes you think love will end?
When you know that my whole life depends
On you (on you)
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Never, my love
Never, my love
You say you fear I'll change my mind
I won't require you
Never, my love
Never, my love
How can you think love will end
When I've asked you to spend your whole life
With me? (with me, with me)
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love
@arquivomusical-suamusicaes8879
The Association - Never My Love (1967)
You ask me if there'll come a time
When I grow tired of you
Never, my love
Never, my love
You wonder if this heart of mine
Will lose its desire for you
Never, my love
Never, my love
What makes you think love will end?
When you know that my whole life depends
On you (on you)
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba)
Never, my love
Never, my love
You say you fear I'll change my mind
I won't require you
Never, my love
Never, my love
How can you think love will end
When I've asked you to spend your whole life
With me? (with me, with me)
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love (never, my love)
Never, my love
Never, my love...
Composers: Richard P. Addrisi / Donald J. Addrisi
@olblu8746
"Never my love" came out about the same time l first saw this beautiful girl while in hi school. Every once in a while she would turn and look at me , but there was no indication she was interested in me. After 6 mos. of trying to get her attention, l gave up and started looking for another girl.
One day while l was sitting in my car listening to "Never my love" , and feeling lonely, she walked across the front of my car. I thought " there she goes , doesn't even care how l feel about her." When she was almost out of sight she stopped and gave me the most beautiful smile l had ever seen! My adrenaline rush was so great l couldn't even open the door! I finally opened it and l almost fell out. All the while she stood there looking and laughing. When l walked up to her l was so nervous all l could say was "Hi , Hi, Hi" , my heart was beating so fast l almost passed out. Turned out that she thought l wasn't interested in her. She was right, cause l never made a move toward her, l was also very shy. I almost lost her. We started dating, married and this comming March will be our 54th anniversary , Lord willing. She has been an excellent wife, a perfect mother and grandmother. We are still very much in love, have weathered many storms together. "Never my love" always takes us back to that special moment when our eyes met and it all started from there . She still laughs when she remembers how l almost fell out of car.
@HVYMETL
That's the most wonderful story I've read in awhile.
@olblu8746
@HVYMETL thank you and God bless.
@hutchmorel2082
Might cry
@robertbarrera7875
May God always bless both of you ....luv the story!
@olblu8746
@Robert Barrera thank you , God bless you.
@sherisolwold6888
My husband dedicated this song to me on our first date we were married for 52 years. He passed away in January of 2022. This song will always be a special part of our lives.
@aghaskamran
God bless him and smile on him in heaven!
@boboboboski5137
I am amazed (and totally jealous!!!!!) of your story. I was a sucker for this song as well as "Cherish" when I was in Jr HS. In those innocent years I dreamed of a life with a dream bride who would be my loving wife for 52 years. I was never as fortunate as your man ... but I can say this in 2022 ... his spirit is most definitely alive and well .. with the words you've written here ... with this very awesome and amazing song ... perhaps you have not come to realize it yet, but you bring your man back to life ... every time you listen to this wonderful song and hear the beauty of his heart singing to you inside every lyric. Never My Love. 1967. Nothing left to say, other than .. LOVE!!!
@vanitambalomoreira9059
@Bobo Boboski Belas palavras!
Triste demais perder um grande amor..😢