Love Letters
Austin Patti Lyrics
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The sky may be starless,
The night may be moonless,
But deep in my heart there's a glow.
For deep in my heart
I know that you love me.
You love me because you told me so.
Love letters straight from your heart
Keep us so near while apart.
I'm not alone in the night
When I can have all the love you write.
*I memorize ev'ry line,
I kiss the name that you sign.
And, darling, then I read again right from the start
Love letters straight from your heart.
(Instrumental interlude and pick up from *.)
I memorize ev'ry line,
I kiss the name that you sign.
And, darling, then I read again right from the start
Love letters straight from your heart.
The lyrics of Austin Patti's Love Letters paint a picturesque scene of a starless and moonless night sky. However, despite the lack of light, a glow remains deep within the singer's heart because she knows that she is loved. The chorus features the titular "love letters straight from your heart," which keep the singer company and lessen the feeling of loneliness during times of separation. The singer treasures these love letters, memorizing every line and even kissing the name that the letters are signed with. The final lines repeat the idea of reading these letters again from the start, emphasizing their importance and how they help to bridge the distance between two people.
Overall, the song expresses the importance of love and how, even when physically apart, it can be kept alive through actions such as writing and receiving love letters. It also touches on the power of memory and how the written word can be preserved and cherished for a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky may be starless,
Even if the sky is empty without the stars shining bright,
The night may be moonless,
And even if the night is dark without the moonlight shining through,
But deep in my heart there's a glow.
I feel a warm and radiant feeling inside my heart.
For deep in my heart
Because in the depths of my soul,
I know that you love me.
I am certain that you truly care for me.
You love me because you told me so.
You express your love for me openly and honestly.
Love letters straight from your heart
These handwritten notes of affection that come directly from your soul.
Keep us so near while apart.
When we are separated, these letters bring us closer together.
I'm not alone in the night
I do not feel lonely during those long, dark evenings.
When I can have all the love you write.
As I read through your written declarations of love, I am filled with that same affection.
I memorize ev'ry line,
I commit to memory each and every phrase within your letters.
I kiss the name that you sign.
I caress the words written under your signature with my lips.
And, darling, then I read again right from the start
My love for you is so deep that I cannot resist reading your love letters over and over again.
Love letters straight from your heart.
These letters are the purest and sincerest expressions of your heart that I treasure and adore.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WAYNE HECTOR, PETER LORD, PETER MORELAND, VERNON SMITH, V JEFFREY SMITH, ALISTAIR TENNANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mary Logan
Patti Austin's rendition of this song gives me goose-bumps...every time. Love her.
Yvonne McCoy
Patti is the perfect example that you can sing a beautiful song in a gentle, straight-forward way. See her live...she's awesome!!!
C Flow
Love this CD, my favorite matter of factly! Love the pics inside and liner notes. She shares her inspirational source on each song. This is a nice cover originally done by Ketty Lester.
John Benn
I agree 100& If you get a chance to hear Patti sing live,grab it & i assure you that she will blow your mind. One of the very best vocalists ever!
Alan Nicholls
love this,Patti is my favourite female singer.. EVER!!!
Lekraful
Patti you have such a wonderful voice and you sing this Song sooooo grandios, i love it sooooooooooooooooooooo much ! Thats great singing for me ! I hope you give us more of such great Songs ! Lovely greetings from Germany ! Your friend Hanns
max alberts
Perfect.
Christine Hackett
My Mom loved this song.
Cicco Peppe
che brano, che interpretazione..... era da tanto che non lo ascoltavo, mi ha riportato indietro nel tempo...... quando si ballavano i lenti
Victor M. Centeno
From a girl to a soldier....