Love Letters
Cole Nat King Lyrics


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The sky may be starless
The night may be moonless
But deep in my heart there's a glow

For deep in my heart
I know that you love me, you love me
Because you told me so
Love letters straight from your heart
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
I kiss the name that you sign
And darling, then I read again right from the start





Love letters straight from your heart
Love letters straight from your heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Letters" by Nat King Cole highlights the power of heartfelt letters in keeping love alive even when distance separates the lovers. The lyrics describe a night that is dark and starless, but the singer finds comfort in the fact that his love is deeply felt and expressed through love letters. The singer's heart glows with this love, and he knows that his beloved loves him because they have written it down.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of these love letters in keeping the couple close even when they are physically apart. The letters provide a way for the singer to feel loved and secure, knowing that his beloved is thinking of him and expressing their feelings through the written word. The singer treasures these letters, memorizing every line and kissing the name that his beloved signs. The song ends with the powerful refrain of "love letters straight from your heart" repeated twice, emphasizing the depth of emotion and connection that can be communicated through the written word.


Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the written word in expressing and bridging distances between lovers. It conveys the timeless message that love can endure through time and distance if it is honestly and deeply felt, and if it is expressed through words from the heart.


Line by Line Meaning

The sky may be starless
Even if the sky is empty of stars


The night may be moonless
Even if the night has no moon


But deep in my heart there's a glow
I feel a warmth inside my heart


For deep in my heart
Because in my heart


I know that you love me, you love me
I am certain that you love me


Because you told me so
Because you have told me of your love


Love letters straight from your heart
These love letters that you send me


Keep us so near while apart
They keep us close to each other even when apart


I'm not alone in the night
I don't feel lonely at night


When I can have all the love you write
Knowing that I can read all the love you express in your letters


I memorize every line
I remember every word


I kiss the name that you sign
I kiss your name that you sign at the end of your letters


And darling, then I read again right from the start
And my love, then I read your letter again from the beginning


Love letters straight from your heart
These love letters that you send me


Love letters straight from your heart
These love letters that you send me




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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kirby19711

Hi Mr.King,

I agree with you. .. Sinatra loved Nat.

I remember the day he passed. ...I was 14... He's my all time favorite artist.

Have a wonderful July 4th!

God bless you, family, friends,pets .. If you have pets.



All comments from YouTube:

@lala-gj4oo

no one can sing the way he did. such a distinctive voice

@sridharmahadevan7694

Fully agree

@ianwhitehead4337

A voice of pure Gold. We'll never see his like again.

@vwtoujours

my Dad's favorite song, with one of his favorite singers! for you Daddy! I miss you , give Mom a hug for me in heaven!

@karenwilliams8285

Always have Loved this Classic song. Wonderfully Sung so beautifully by Nat King Cole

@davidhubbert9445

What a fine beautiful voice nat had Mr velvet I would say.

@jcfreema

I love Nat. Such a beautiful voice. Gone way too soon.

@raulitobegaso4638

Still one of my favorites! Timeless...

@opaulamorgan4265

An "unforgettable" voice. RIP Nat "King" Cole🎶💗💐 see

@morrismims5327

Greatest voice ever.

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