I'll Be Seeing You
Billie Holiday/Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra Lyrics
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In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day and through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carousel
The chestnut trees
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
"I'll Be Seeing You" is a popular song written by Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal in 1938. The song was based on a poem written by Kahal and was first recorded by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, with vocals by Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers. However, it was Billie Holiday's rendition in 1944 that became the most popular and enduring version of the song.
The lyrics of the song speak of a love that was lost due to circumstances beyond control. The singer talks about how they will be reminded of their lost love in all the old familiar places that their heart used to embrace. The small café, the park across the way, the children's carousel, the chestnut trees, and even the wishing well will be a reminder of the person they once loved. The singer goes on to say that they will always think of their lost love during every lovely summer's day and everything that is light and gay. They will find them in the morning sun and when the night is new, and they will always be there, even if just in memory.
The song is melancholic, yet comforting, in a way that suggests that even though someone may be physically gone, they will always live on in the memories of those who loved them. The lyrics provide a sense of nostalgia and longing, while at the same time offering a sense of solace and hope. The song is a testament to the power of love and how it can endure even after death, and also to the power of memory and how the past can continue to shape the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be seeing you
I will continue to visualize you in my thoughts and imagination.
In all the old familiar places
Whenever I stumble upon those familiar locations, I'll reminisce about our memories together.
That this heart of mine embraces
This fondness I have for you is embedded in my heart forever that I can't let go.
All day and through
You are a part of everything I do throughout the day whether it's a conscious thought or not.
In that small café
I'll think of the times we spent together in that small café and how we shared our stories and dreams over a cup of coffee.
The park across the way
When I see the park across the street, I'll remember the way we walked hand in hand on summer days under the warm sun.
The children's carousel
I'll remember the youthful joy we felt when we rode the carousel together and how carefree we were at that moment.
The chestnut trees
The chestnut trees symbolize the memories we shared during fall when the leaves turned amber and the air was crisp.
The wishing well
I'll always remember our visit to the wishing well where we tossed a coin and wished to be together forever.
In everything that's light and gay
The happy and lively things in life will always remind me of you.
I'll always think of you that way
My love for you will never fade, and I will remember you always with the same affection.
I'll find you in the morning sun
When the sun rises, it will bring fond memories of you to mind just as it brings light to the day.
And when the night is new
At night, when the world is still and quiet, I'll remember you and our beautiful moments together.
I'll be looking at the moon
When I glance at the moon, I'll remember how we gazed at it together and talked about everything under the sky.
But I'll be seeing you
No matter where I go, what I do, or what I see, I will always see you and think of you fondly.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Severance brought me here, just a lovely song.
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Severance brought me here. I really liked the music.
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beautiful song ♥
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Beautiful song
@lindag1767
Billie holiday is the only singer that sings this sound with great emotions. The best singer of all times.
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Cool
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