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.
My Melody of Love
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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From thoughts and memories
So that when the music plays I don't go back to the days
When love was you and me
Oh, oh moja droga jacie kocham
Means that I love you so
Moja droga jacie kocham
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Love you with all my heart
Return and always be
My melody of love
Wish I had a place to hide all my sorrow, all my pride
I just can't get along
'cause the love once so fine keeps on hurtin' all the time
Where did I go wrong?
Oh, oh moja droga jacie kocham
Means that I love you so
Moja droga jacie kocham
More than you'll ever know
Kocham ciebie calem serce
Love you with all my heart
Return and always be
My melody of love
Oh, oh, {"la-la's" for the first line of chorus}
My melody of love
{"la-la's" for the first line of chorus}
My melody of love
{"la-la's" for the first line of chorus}
My melody of love
The song “My Melody of Love” by Bobby Vinton is a poignant and bittersweet expression of lost love and heartbreak. The song’s narrator is searching for a place where he can be alone and forget the memories and thoughts of his past relationship, which causes him to relive his lost love every time he hears music playing. The refrain, “Oh, oh moja droga jacie kocham” (which means “My dear, I love you” in Polish) serves as a reminder of the passion that once existed in the relationship and highlights the depth of the singer’s feelings of love and loss.
The second verse of the song suggests that the singer is unable to cope with the pain and sorrow of his broken heart. He wishes he had a place to hide away from his sorrow and pride, as his once-lovely relationship continues to hurt and torment him, leaving him wondering where it all went wrong. The refrain is repeated once again, emphasizing the depth of his love and longing for his lost love. In the final chorus, the melody takes precedence, giving us an image of how music is a balm for even the most heartbreaking of memories.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lookin' for a place to go so I can be all alone
I want to find a secluded spot away from my thoughts and memories to be by myself.
From thoughts and memories
I don't want to be reminded of the past memories and thoughts that haunt me.
So that when the music plays I don't go back to the days
I don't want the music to take me back to the times when you and I were together.
When love was you and me
I don't want to be reminded of the time when we were in love and together.
Oh, oh moja droga jacie kocham
This means 'Oh, oh my love I love you' in Polish.
Means that I love you so
This line reiterates that the previous line means 'I love you so much'.
Moja droga jacie kocham
This means 'My dear I love you' in Polish.
More than you'll ever know
I love you more than you will ever comprehend or realize.
Kocham ciebie calem serce
This means 'I love you with all my heart' in Polish.
Love you with all my heart
This line conveys that I love you with all my emotions and feelings.
Return and always be
Please come back to me and always stay with me.
My melody of love
You are the tune that brings sweet music to my heart and soul.
Wish I had a place to hide all my sorrow, all my pride
I want a place where I can conceal all my sadness and ego.
I just can't get along
I'm unable to cope or function properly due to my emotional emptiness.
'cause the love once so fine keeps on hurtin' all the time
This is because the love we once had is causing so much pain and distress.
Where did I go wrong?
I'm wondering where I messed up, and what caused us to fall apart.
Oh, oh,
This is an interjection used to express strong feelings of affection and love.
{"la-la's" for the first line of chorus}
These are nonsensical syllables used to imitate the melody of the music.
My melody of love
You are the rhythm of my heart and soul, and I can't stop loving you.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH
Written by: BOBBY VINTON, GEORG BUSCHOR, HENRY MAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xonscreenxromancex
I’m 32 years old today, and I shared a birthday with my grandmother. She would have been 90 today. Her parents and my grandfathers parents were from Poland. This was one of the first songs I learned as a child. My grandfather passed away in 2012, and she passed in 2022. I listen to this song every year on their birthdays and it chokes me up to no end. The memories come flooding. Thanks so much for posting this because this is the one I click every year.
@eddiemalek5784
I still can picture this playing on my grandparenst stereo that looked like a dresser in their living room.
@neckbreaker094
I'm a Polish person born and living in Poland my whole life. Never been to the US, but it's so heartwarming to see this many people of Polish descent, who are proud of their roots. I'm 28 now, but even I know this song basically since always, so I can only imagine how big this song was back in 70's
@nb3344
Not a Vinton fan, but found a Czech polka Melody of Love Polka. In Texas, there is a retired band- Vrazels Polka Band. I am half Czech, born in USA. The polka version is faster and more my liking. Currently I'm in Russia, and only have seen Poland thru a tour bus window, but will visit Poland someday!!! It seemed very nice and inviting!
@Pookie12a
love this song My mother in law always want me to sing it to her
for her
@streetsmart6
My mother, who is now deceased, loved this song and Bobby Vinton! I am half Polish and half Czech. Grandparents and 1 aunt born in Poland. I am proud of my Polish Heritage! Go 🇵🇱
@kellybarton9940
Oh, It was HUGE!!
My grandparentsused to bring my brother and I to see Bobby Vinton every year after this song came out ;and I think my grandparents HAD to have known this song by heart as my brother and I needed to know it for school.
Thank you for sharing your very touching memories of your father.
@stefaniekuzminski9575
Adore 🥰 my Polish Cousin!!
@colleen8970
This song make me cry. My grandmother, rest her soul, (polish, 1st generation american) would sing this to me as a kid.
@amcone8268
Sorry for your loss