Love Letters
Bonnie Raitt; Elton John Lyrics
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Keep us so near while apart.
I'm not alone in the night,
When I can have all the love you write.
I memorize every line
And I kiss the name that you sign.
And, darling, then I read again right from the start,
I memorize every line
And I kiss the name that you sign.
And, darling, then I read again right from the start,
Love letters straight from your heart.
And, darling, then I read again right from the start,
Love letters straight from your heart.
Dear Bonnie Raitt, Elton John's song "Love Letters" is a beautiful and timeless ode to the power of love letters. The song speaks to the overwhelming feeling of being apart from a loved one and finding solace in the written words of affection that are exchanged between them. The lyrics describe the intimate experience of memorizing each line and kissing the name on the signature, reveling in the ability to feel close to the person even while physically distant. The repetition of the refrain "Love letters straight from your heart" is a testament to the sincerity and depth of emotion that is conveyed through the written word.
Line by Line Meaning
Love letters straight from your heart,
The words you write, straight from your heart, bring us closer together even when we're apart.
Keep us so near while apart.
Your love letters make up for the distance between us by keeping us emotionally close.
I'm not alone in the night,
Your letters are like having you by my side, even when it's late and I'm alone.
When I can have all the love you write.
I feel your affection and care when I read the heartfelt words you've written to me.
I memorize every line
I commit every word of your letters to memory, so that I can retain them and keep them close to my heart.
And I kiss the name that you sign.
The words you've penned are so meaningful to me that I even kiss the signature you've left at the bottom.
And, darling, then I read again right from the start,
I find myself constantly revisiting your letters, reading them over and over again, because they bring me so much joy and comfort.
Love letters straight from your heart.
Your love letters are like a direct path straight to your heart, and they bring me so much happiness and love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Victor Young, Edward Heyman
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