We Kiss in a Shadow
Axel Stordahl & His Orchestra/Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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We kiss in the shadow, we hide from the moon
Our meetings are few and over too soon
We speak in a whisper, afraid to be heard
When people are near, we speak not a word
Alone in our secret, together we cry
For one smiling day to be free
To kiss in the sunlight, and say to the sky
Behold and believe what you see
Behold how my lover loves me

We speak in a whisper, afraid to be heard
When people are near, we speak not a word
Alone in our secret, together we cry
For one smiling day to be free
To kiss in the sunlight, and say to the sky




Behold and believe what you see
Behold how my lover loves me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We Kiss in a Shadow" by Axel Stordahl & His Orchestra/Frank Sinatra tell the story of two people who are forced to hide their love and keep it a secret from the world. The first verse states that they only meet briefly and in secret, under the shadow of darkness. They speak in whispers, unable to express their feelings openly as they fear being caught. When people are near, they are silent and go unnoticed. The second verse reveals the sadness and longing that they feel for each other. In their secret meetings, they cry together because they know their love cannot be openly acknowledged. They dream of a day when they can freely express their love and be together in the sunlight without fear.


The message in "We Kiss in a Shadow" is a theme that has been woven into many love stories throughout history. It's about the struggle and sacrifice required by two people who love each other but are unable to fulfill their desires due to external circumstances. The lyrics beautifully convey the feelings of longing and desperation that come with such a love.


Line by Line Meaning

We kiss in the shadow, we hide from the moon
We share our love privately, away from the light and the world's watchful eyes.


Our meetings are few and over too soon
We do not have many opportunities to be together, and our time always passes too quickly.


We speak in a whisper, afraid to be heard
We keep our words and our affection quiet, fearing the judgment of others.


When people are near, we speak not a word
We remain silent and hidden when others are present, avoiding any suspicion or scrutiny.


Alone in our secret, together we cry
We share our sorrow at being unable to love openly, and we take comfort in each other's company in our isolation.


For one smiling day to be free
We long for a time when we can share our love without fear or consequence.


To kiss in the sunlight, and say to the sky
We dream of a moment when we can openly express our love and joy, without any shadows or secrets.


Behold and believe what you see
We urge others to recognize the truth of our love, even if they disapprove or misunderstand it.


Behold how my lover loves me
We revel in the knowledge of each other's love, and we celebrate our connection despite the challenges we face.




Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: O. HAMMERSTEIN II, R. RODGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

Imani M

Happy Birthday 2020, Frank!

Barry I. Grauman

Recorded on March 2, 1951.

Imani M

Thanks

Cjguinness

And it was said his voice was weak here!! Oofa!

LRN_News

There's no indication of that. Sinatra was great between 1950-1952, sounds similar to his capitol years vocals

Cjguinness

@LRN_News Correct