My Cherie Amour
Biggs Barry Lyrics
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My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
The song "My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder, also popularly covered by Biggs Barry, is a beautifully written love song that expresses the yearning and longing of a man for a woman he loves. The repeated use of the phrase "My cherie amour" echoes throughout the song, acting as a form of endearment for the woman that the singer is so attracted to. The metaphor of the woman being as "lovely as a summer day" and "distant as the milky way" suggests that she is both beautiful and unattainable, which adds to the sense of longing and desire that runs throughout the song.
The singer of the song speaks of his desire for the woman, but also laments the fact that he is unnoticed by her. He longs for her to recognize him, to see his face among the crowd, and to acknowledge the love he feels for her. The melody of the song is simple yet timeless, with a catchy and upbeat rhythm that belies the melancholic longing expressed in the lyrics. The song is a testament to the power of unrequited love, which can be both painful and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
The singer is starting the song with a series of meaningless syllables to create an introductory tune.
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
The singer's love interest, 'cherie amour,' is as beautiful and lovely as a pleasant summer day.
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
The singer's love interest, 'cherie amour,' seems unapproachable and distant, as if she were in the far-off galaxy of the Milky Way.
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
The singer loves and adores his love interest, who he refers to as 'cherie amour' and sees as a precious, little, lovely thing.
You're the only girl my heart beats for
The singer has found the one true love in his life who his heart beats for- and it's 'cherie amour.'
How I wish that you were mine
The singer conveys his desire to have 'cherie amour' all to himself.
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
The singer reveals the places where he hopes to unexpectedly run into 'cherie amour' someday and have a chance encounter with her.
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
Although the singer has been close to 'cherie amour' before, she has never paid attention or taken notice of him.
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
The singer, in a somewhat pleading way, asks 'cherie amour' why she has been indifferent to him.
That behind that little smile I wore
The singer realizes that even though he hasn't caught 'cherie amour's' attention, he has smiled at her from afar.
Maybe someday, you'll see my face among the crowd
The singer holds on to the hope that someday, even if by chance, 'cherie amour' will recognize him and see him as a potential love interest.
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
The singer dreams of being able to share in the moments and space that 'cherie amour' seems to occupy, despite being distant.
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
The singer reaffirms his feelings for 'cherie amour' and calls her a little, pretty thing that he simply adores.
You're the only girl my heart beats for
The singer again confirms that 'cherie amour' is the only person who he loves and for whom his heart beats.
How I wish that you were mine
The singer ends the song like he started it - as a wish, a desire to be with 'cherie amour.'
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
The song ends just like it began, with the same series of meaningless syllables, wrapping up the melody with a sense of circularity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy
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