The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else
Bing Crosby & Friends Lyrics
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And all my daydreams have gone astray
I think about the one and only
Who's bound to find me some golden day
The one I love is coming along some day
And I'll have none except the one I love
He/She may be near or ever so far away
And though our meeting is left to chance
Until our meeting
I still will have my dream romance
And through the night I pray to the moon above
To please be kind and find the one I love
The lyrics to Bing Crosby and Al Jolson's song "The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else" describe the longing and heartache of unrequited love. The singer is feeling lonely and lost, with his/her daydreams having gone astray. Despite this, the singer remains hopeful, thinking about the one and only person who is bound to find him/her someday. The lyrics speak to the idea that true love is worth waiting for, even if it seems impossible or uncertain. The singer believes that eventually, he/she will find the one he/she loves, and until then, he/she will continue to dream of and pray for that person.
The lyrics of this song convey a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion that is characteristic of the best love songs. The singer's sincere longing for the one he/she loves is palpable, and the song's gentle melody and simple lyrics make it easy for listeners to relate to and empathize with the singer's emotions. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love to inspire hope and perseverance in the face of obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
When days are long and nights are lonely
During those endless days and solitary nights
And all my daydreams have gone astray
When all my fantasies have faded away
I think about the one and only
I reflect upon someone singular and special
Who's bound to find me some golden day
who will definitely discover me eventually
The one I love is coming along some day
The individual I adore will show up at some point
And I'll have none except the one I love
And I will not settle for anyone else besides them
He/She may be near or ever so far away
Whether they're close by or a great distance
But I'll have none except the one I love
I refuse to accept anyone else
And though our meeting is left to chance
Even though fate determines our encounter
Until our meeting
Until the moment we meet
I still will have my dream romance
I will maintain my ideal romantic vision
And through the night I pray to the moon above
During the evening, I petition the moon in the sky
To please be kind and find the one I love
To kindly bring my beloved to me
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bronislaw Kaper, Gus Kahn, Walter Jurmann
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