After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."
In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.
In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
I want to Spend My Life with You
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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And found an empty place for happiness
And could simply make no sense of it
Now your here and all the pieces fit
Oh what a lovely thing to do
I want to spend my life with you
Oh my love I don't where this long
But I wish that we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I want to spend my life with you
And if one tomorrow
Doesn't measure up along the way
Baby we could always borrow
A piece of yesterday
Oh my love I don't where this long
And winding road of life is leading us
But I wish that we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I want to spend my life with you
My Life with you
Wooh hoo hoo hoo hoo.
The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's song "I Want to Spend My Life with You" express a deep desire for companionship and the search for happiness. The opening lines suggest that the singer has struggled with finding happiness and fulfillment on their own, but with the presence of their significant other, everything makes sense and feels complete. The desire to spend one's life with a partner is a significant theme throughout the song, as the singer expresses their willingness to take on the journey of life together, no matter where it leads. The imagery of a long and winding road represents the unknown future and the challenges that lie ahead, but the singer is confident that they can face anything as long as they are together.
The chorus of the song highlights the desire to spend one's life with the one they love, despite the uncertainties and challenges that may come their way. The lyrics "I'm not merely passing through, I want to spend my life with you" suggests a deep commitment and dedication to the relationship. The bridge of the song alludes to the idea of nostalgia and looking back on fond memories. It suggests that if tomorrow is not as good as today, the singer and their partner can always look back on their happy memories to find comfort.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and a desire for companionship through life's journey. The lyrics speak to the universal human longing for connection and the comfort that comes with having someone special to share life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever looked inside yourself
Have you ever introspected and realized that you are missing happiness in your life
And found an empty place for happiness
Upon analyzing yourself, you discovered that you have an emptiness that needs to be filled with joy and contentment.
And could simply make no sense of it
Despite trying, you were unable to rationalize or understand why you are unhappy.
Now you're here and all the pieces fit
Now that you have found your perfect match, everything in your life falls perfectly into place.
Oh what a lovely thing to do
Spending one's life with someone they love is one of the most beautiful and worthwhile things they can do.
I want to spend my life with you
I desire to spend the rest of my life with you, sharing all the pleasures and sorrows that life has to offer.
Oh my love I don't where this long
I confess that I'm uncertain about where, if at all, life is taking us.
And winding road of life is leading us
I acknowledge the circuitous course of life we’re on and we may not know where it's taking us.
But I wish that we could take that ride
Despite my uncertainty, I yearn to adventure through life's journey with you.
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
Together we can overcome any obstacle or challenge that comes our way, no matter how significant it may be.
I'm not merely passing through
I'm not looking for a transient or fleeting relationship; I'm searching for a lifelong commitment with you.
My Life with you
Together we will lead a fulfilling and happy life that is enriched by our love for each other.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
josefina rebacca
"I Want To Spend My Life With You...Bobby Vinton"
Have you ever looked inside yourself
And found an empty place for happiness
And could simply make no sense of it
Now your here and all the pieces fit
Oh what a lovely thing to do
I want to spend my life with you
Oh my love I don't where this long
And winding road of life is leading us
But I wish that we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I want to spend my life with you
And if one tomorrow
Doesn't measure up along the way
Baby we could always borrow
A piece of yesterday
Oh my love I don't where this long
And winding road of life is leading us
But I wish that we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I want to spend my life with you
My Life with you
Wooh hoo hoo hoo hoo.
Clarisa Chongco
DadaTagle,Honey..
Have you ever looked inside yourself
And found an empty place for happiness
And could simply make no sense of it?
Now you're here and all he pieces fit
Oh what lovely thing to do
I want to spend my life with you . . .
Oh, my love, I don't know where this long
and winding road of life is leading us
But I wish we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I wan to spend my life with you
Ad if one tomorrow doesn't measure up along the way
Baby, we can always borrow
A piece of yesterday
Oh my love I don't know where this long
and winding road of life is leading us
But I wish that we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I want to spend my life with you . . .
Spend my life with you..
- Aries Lorenzo Chongco
🙏November 17,2018
Clarisa Chongco
Dada Tagle,Honey..
Have you ever looked inside yourself
And found an empty place for happiness
And could simply make no sense of it
Now your here and all the pieces fit
Oh what a lovely thing to do
I want to spend my life with you
Oh my love I don't where this long
And winding road of life is leading us
But I wish that we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I want to spend my life with you
And if one tomorrow
Doesn't measure up along the way
Honey,we could always borrow
A piece of yesterday
Oh my love I don't where this long
And winding road of life is leading us
But I wish that we could take that ride
We could bridge the narrow and the wide
I'm not merely passing through
I want to spend my life with you.
My Life with you..
♥️Aries Chongco Tagle
♥️May 14,2020
Dorothy Saltel
This is an absolutely beautiful song.
Dorothy Saltel
Thanks for the id's. I am happy that you enjoy this song. ♩🎶🎵🎹🎸🎸
Dorothy Saltel
@Larry Grant Thanks Larry, I am happy you liked this.
Dorothy Saltel
@Oscar C Have a great weekend my friend Oscar. Thanks.
Dorothy Saltel
@Carol Jordan Thanks Carol.
Dorothy Saltel
@***** Thanks Martin.I hope that you have a good weekend.
Michael Weirich
Bobby Vinton even in his 80's he still has a good voice
jorge acosta
True!
Ed Moore
Beautiful video and great vocal by BV!
mark cortez
where has all the beautiful melodies and meaningful lyrics gone? it's very rare that one hears a song as inspiring such as this one, thanks for sharing