I Cover The Waterfront
Billie Holiday W/ Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm watching the sea,,
Will the one I love,
Be coming back to me?
I cover the waterfront,
In search of my love,
And I'm covered by,
Here am I,
Patiently waiting,
Hoping and longing,
Oh! How I yearn!
Where are you?
Are you forgetting?
Do you remember?
Will you return?
I cover the waterfront,
I'm watching the sea,
For the one I love,
Must come back to me.
The song "I Cover the Waterfront" by Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra, featuring vocals by Billie Holiday, is a beautiful tune that captures the essence of longing, waiting, and hoping for a loved one to return. The lyricist uses the symbolism of the sea and waterfront to express the singer's yearning and pining for their lover. The song begins with the singer watching the sea, wondering if their love will return to them. The second verse talks about the singer's persistent search for their beloved, with the starless sky above accentuating their loneliness and despair.
In the bridge, the lyricist portrays the singer's emotional state, waiting and longing for their love, unsure if they're forgotten, and hoping that they remember and will return. The song ends with a repetition of the first verse, emphasizing the emotional core of the song - the singer's deep love for their partner and their fervent desire for their return. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection of the human experience of love, distance, and yearning.
Line by Line Meaning
I cover the waterfront,
I wander around the shoreline,
I'm watching the sea,
I'm observing the waves,
Will the one I love,
Is my beloved coming back,
Be coming back to me?
To reunite with me someday?
I cover the waterfront,
I roam around the harbor,
In search of my love,
In pursuit of my heart's desire,
And I'm covered by,
While I'm shrouded in,
A starless sky above.
A dark and cloudy sky.
Here am I,
I am present here,
Patiently waiting,
I'm expecting with patience,
Hoping and longing,
With a fervent desire for,
Oh! How I yearn!
How much I crave it!
Where are you?
Where have you gone,
Are you forgetting?
Have you forgotten me,
Do you remember?
Do you still remember,
Will you return?
Will you come back to me?
I cover the waterfront,
I keep searching the coastline,
I'm watching the sea,
I'm keeping an eye on the ocean,
For the one I love,
Because the one I love,
Must come back to me.
Has to come back to my side.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, John W. Green
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