Melody
Barry And Shelley Phillips Lyrics
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I've hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
Time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
Lonely rivers flow
To the sea, to the sea
To the open arms of the sea
Lonely rivers sigh
""Wait for me, wait for me""
I'll be coming home, wait for me
Oh, my love, my darling
I've hungered, for your touch
A long, lonely time
Time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me
The lyrics to Barry and Shelley Phillips's song "Melody" are powerful, poignant and evoke feelings of loneliness, desire and longing. The first few lines of the song, "Oh, my love, my darling, I've hungered for your touch, a long, lonely time" conveys the message that the singer has been separated from their loved one for a significant amount of time and misses them desperately. As the song progresses, the singer emphasizes the slow passage of time and that it can do so much, indicating that they have been patiently waiting for their love to return.
The chorus, "I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me" is a heartfelt plea for their love to be returned. It is a prayer for the love to be rekindled and for the two to be reunited once again. The final verse is a heart-wrenching plea for their love to wait for them as they promise to return home.
Overall, the lyrics to "Melody" are a testament to the power of love and the deep connection between two people even when they are separated physically. The song is a beautiful homage to the resilient nature of love and the power it has to overcome distance, time and obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my love, my darling
Addressing his loved one with great affection
I've hungered for your touch
Expressing his deep desire to be with his loved one
A long, lonely time
Referring to the extended period of time he has been away from his loved one
Time goes by so slowly
Reflecting on how slowly time passes when he is separated from his loved one
And time can do so much
Acknowledging the power of time to impact his relationship
Are you still mine?
Wondering if he still has a place in his loved one's heart
I need your love
Communicating a deep sense of longing
I need your love
Repeatedly emphasizing the importance of his loved one's love
God speed your love to me
Sincerely hoping for the swift return of his loved one's love and affection
Lonely rivers flow
Using nature to symbolize his emotional state
To the sea, to the sea
Pouring out his emotions to the vast sea
To the open arms of the sea
Viewing the sea as a welcoming, nurturing entity
Lonely rivers sigh
Further emphasizing the emotional distress caused by being away from his loved one
"Wait for me, wait for me"
Pleading with his loved one to wait for him to return
I'll be coming home, wait for me
Promising to return and be with his loved one again
Oh, my love, my darling
Reiterating the depth of his love
I've hungered, for your touch
Once again expressing his desire to be with his loved one
A long, lonely time
Repeating the sentiment of being away for an extended period
Time goes by so slowly
Re-emphasizing the slow passage of time in his absence
And time can do so much
Finally, acknowledging the impact distance has on a relationship
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Written by: Alex North, Hyman Zaret
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