Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, … Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, Vinton formed his first band, which played clubs around the Pittsburgh area. With the money he earned, Vinton helped finance his college education at Duquesne University, where he studied music and graduated with a degree in musical composition. While at Duquesne, he became proficient on all of the instruments in the band: piano, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, drums and oboe.

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.

True Love
Bobby Vinton Lyrics

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True love, true love
True love

I give to you and you give to me
True love, true love
So on and on, it will always be
True love, true love

For you and I have a guardian angel
On high with nothing to do

But to give to you and to give to me
A love forever true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's song "True Love" delve into the concept of undying love that is shared between two people. The phrase "true love" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the depth and sincerity behind the love that exists between the two individuals. The first verse states, "I give to you and you give to me, true love, true love." This reflects a mutual love and respect that is shared between two people who are committed to each other.

Additionally, the refrain of "true love" and the lyrics "so on and on, it will always be" highlight the idea that this love will last forever. The second verse elaborates on this ideal love, suggesting that the two individuals have a guardian angel watching over them, ensuring that their love remains strong and persistent. The lyrics "On high with nothing to do, but to give to you and to give to me, a love forever true" reinforce the notion that this love is everlasting and will not falter.

Overall, the song "True Love" portrays a love that is unbreakable, enduring, and eternal. The repetition of the phrase "true love" and the emphasis on the guardian angel watching over the couple further emphasize the idea that this love is a rare and special bond that will last a lifetime.

Line by Line Meaning

True love, true love
I am talking about true love, which is real and deep affection.

True love
I reiterate that we are talking about true love here.

I give to you and you give to me
You and I exchange our love for each other.

True love, true love
Again, I am emphasizing that this is true love we are talking about.

So on and on, it will always be
Our true love will never end and will persist continually.

True love, true love
For the third time, I highlight the fact that we are discussing true love.

For you and I have a guardian angel
Our love is being watched over by a divine protector.

On high with nothing to do
This guardian angel has no other responsibilities except to oversee our love.

But to give to you and to give to me
Their sole purpose is to provide love to us both.

A love forever true
This love will remain true and steadfast forever.

Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.