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.
My Sweet Blue-Eyed Darlin'
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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And my love belongs to you
All I ask of you my darling
(All I ask, my darling)
Is love me good and be true
(You love me good and be true)
Days come and go and I still love you
Tell me love, that you need me
And no one's gonna take my place
You're my sweet blue-eyed darling
And my love belongs to you
All I ask of you my darling
(All I ask, my darling)
Is love me good and be true
(You love me good and be true)
And today, I need an answer
And I want to hear you say
You don't belong to another
And in my arms you're gonna to stay
You're my sweet blue-eyed darling
And my love belongs to you
All I ask of you my darling
(All I ask, my darling)
Is love me good and be true
(You love me good and be true)
You're my sweet blue-eyed darling
And my love belongs to you
All I ask of you my darling
(All I ask of you my darling, my darling)
Is love me good and be true
(You love me good and be true, my darling)
Is love me good and be true
(You love me good and be true)
The lyrics to Bill Monroe's song My Sweet Blue-Eyed Darlin' are a declaration of love and commitment to the titular blue-eyed darling. The singer emphasizes repeatedly that his love and heart belong solely to this person, and asks only for faithfulness and love in return. The lyrics express the singer's desire for an answer from their beloved, assuring them that they don't belong to anyone else and that they'll stay in the singer's arms.
The repetition of the phrase "you're my sweet blue-eyed darling" throughout the song reinforces the singer's affection and devotion, while the request for love and truth serves as a plea for honesty and loyalty in the relationship. The use of the word "my" in the title and lyrics, such as "my love" and "my darling," also emphasizes the singer's possessiveness and devotion towards their partner.
Overall, the lyrics to My Sweet Blue-Eyed Darlin' illustrate a heartfelt desire for a committed and loving relationship, where both partners are faithful and supportive of each other.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my sweet blue-eyed darling
You are my beloved partner, with beautiful blue eyes.
And my love belongs to you
I am fully and completely devoted to you.
All I ask of you my darling
I have only one request of you, my beloved.
(All I ask, my darling)
I repeat, my request is simple.
Is love me good and be true
Please love me with all your heart and be completely faithful.
(You love me good and be true)
I ask for your commitment and devotion again, to reiterate.
Days come and go and I still love you
Time passes, but my love for you remains constant.
And I see your smiling face
Thinking of you brings me joy and happiness.
Tell me love, that you need me
Please express your need for me and our relationship.
And no one's gonna take my place
I am committed to being with you, no matter what.
And today, I need an answer
I require an answer from you today.
And I want to hear you say
I need to hear you express something to me.
You don't belong to another
I need assurance that you are not involved with someone else.
And in my arms you're gonna to stay
I want to hold you close and keep you with me.
(All I ask of you my darling, my darling)
Once again, my request is all I shall ask of you.
(You love me good and be true, my darling)
Please love me well and remain faithful, my beloved.
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.