In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
I Wonder Where You are Tonight?
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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I'm wondering if I'm wrong or right
To dream about you though you left me
I wonder where you are tonight
[Chorus:]
That old rain is cold and slowly falling
Upon my window pane tonight
I wonder where you are tonight
Your heart was cold you never loved me
Although you often said you cared
And now you've gone to find another
Someone who knows the love I shared
[Chorus]
Then came the dawn the day you left me
I tried to smile with all my might
But I just couldn't hide the sorrow
That lingers in my heart tonight
[Chorus]
"I Wonder Where You Are Tonight" is a poignant song that expresses the sadness the singer feels after a breakup. The first stanza establishes the tone of the song immediately. The singer is feeling sorrowful and troubled, and he is unsure if he's been right or wrong to dream about his ex-partner, who left him. The chorus highlights how lonely the singer is feeling, and how the relentless rain is making him feel even more isolated. He wonders where his ex-partner is right now and whether they still remember how much they loved each other. He acknowledges that their love has grown cold, but he still feels the pain of their separation.
In the second stanza, the singer reveals that his ex-partner never truly loved him, even though they claimed to care about him. The singer laments that his partner has gone to find someone else who truly understands and appreciates the love they shared. The third and final stanza reinforces the theme of loneliness and sorrow. The singer is still struggling to put on a brave face, but the pain of the breakup lingers in his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sad tonight my heart is weary
I am feeling immense sadness and fatigue in my heart and mind tonight.
I'm wondering if I'm wrong or right
I am questioning the validity of my emotions towards you after you left me.
To dream about you though you left me
Even though you left me, I can't help but dream about you.
I wonder where you are tonight
I am curious and concerned about your whereabouts tonight.
That old rain is cold and slowly falling
The rain outside is cold and falling slowly, mirroring my feelings of sadness.
Upon my window pane tonight
The rain is tapping gently on my windowpane as I sit alone and contemplate my emotions.
And though your love grows even colder
I feel that even though we were once in love, your feelings for me have grown cold.
I wonder where you are tonight
Despite this, I still find myself wondering where you are tonight.
Your heart was cold you never loved me
I feel now that your heart was always cold towards me and that you never truly loved me.
Although you often said you cared
Even though you frequently told me you cared, I don't feel like you truly did.
And now you've gone to find another
You have moved on to find someone else to love and care for.
Someone who knows the love I shared
This new person is someone who understands and appreciates the love I had for you.
Then came the dawn the day you left me
The morning after you left me was difficult and filled with sadness.
I tried to smile with all my might
Despite this, I tried to put on a brave face and smile through the pain.
But I just couldn't hide the sorrow
However, my sorrow and sadness was too overwhelming to hide completely.
That lingers in my heart tonight
Even tonight, the memory of our love and your departure fills my heart with sorrow.
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: JOHNNY BOND
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