Someday My Prince Will Come
Chet Atkins Lyrics
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There is someone I'm longing to see
Someone I simply can't help but adore
Someone who'll thrill me forever
Some day my prince will come
Some day I'll find my love
And how thrilling that moment will be
When the prince of my dreams comes to me
And steal a kiss or two
Though he's far away,
I'll find my love some day
Some day when my dreams come true
Some day I'll find my love
Someone to call my own
And I'll know her the moment we meet
For my heart will start skipping a beat
Some day we'll say and do
Things we've been longing to
Though she's far away
I'll find my love some day
Some day when my dreams come true
Chet Atkins's song, "Someday My Prince Will Come" speaks of an individual waiting for that special someone they long to see. The first stanza expresses the person's desire to meet someone who adores and thrills them forever. They believe that someday, their prince will come and they'll find their love. The person visualizes this moment with excitement, looking forward to when the prince of their dreams comes to them. They'll be thrilled; the prince will whisper, "I love you," and they'll celebrate with a stolen kiss or two. Although the prince is far away, they're confident that someday they'll find their love and accomplish their dreams.
The second stanza of the song, "Someday My Prince Will Come," expands on the first, revealing more details about the person's search for love. They believe that someday they'll discover that special someone to call their own. When they meet her, their heart will skip a beat, and they'll know she's the one right away. The person anticipates saying and doing things they've longed for and rejoicing with their newfound love despite the distance. They have faith that regardless of how far she may be, someday, they'll find their love when their dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere waiting for me
There is a person out there waiting for me.
There is someone I'm longing to see
I am eagerly anticipating the moment I get to meet this person.
Someone I simply can't help but adore
This person is someone that I already know I will love.
Someone who'll thrill me forever
This person will constantly excite and interest me.
Some day my prince will come
Eventually, I will meet my ideal partner.
Some day I'll find my love
At some point, I will discover the person I am meant to be with.
And how thrilling that moment will be
The moment when I find my ideal partner will be incredibly exciting.
When the prince of my dreams comes to me
When I meet the person who perfectly captures my heart.
He'll whisper, I love you,
He will express his deep affection for me.
And steal a kiss or two
He will lovingly and gently kiss me.
Though he's far away,
Even though I haven't met this person yet,
I'll find my love some day
I am confident that I will find the person I am destined to be with.
Some day when my dreams come true
I know that my ideal partner is out there and someday, we will find each other.
Someone to call my own
I will have found someone who I can truly claim as my own.
And I'll know her the moment we meet
As soon as we lay eyes on each other, we will know that we are meant to be together.
For my heart will start skipping a beat
It will be love at first sight and my heart will immediately race with excitement.
Some day we'll say and do
At some point, this person and I will do and say things that we have always imagined.
Things we've been longing to
We will fulfill long-held desires and dreams.
Though she's far away
Even though we haven't met yet,
I'll find my love some day
I am certain that I will eventually cross paths with my perfect match.
Some day when my dreams come true
I am confident that one day, my dreams of finding true love will come to fruition.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Frank Churchill, Larry Morey
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