Harbour Lights
Daniel O'Donnell/Mary Duff Lyrics

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I saw the harbor lights
They only told me we were parting
The same old harbor lights that once brought you to me
I watched the harbor lights
How could I help if tears were starting
Goodbye to tender nights beside the silvery sea

I long to hold you near and kiss you just once more

But you were on the ship and I was on the shore

Now I know lonely nights
For all the while my heart is whispering
Some other harbor lights will steal your love from me

I long to hold you near and kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship and I was on the shore

Now I know lonely nights

For all the while my heart is whispering
Some other harbor lights will steal your love from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Daniel O'Donnell and Mary Duff's song "Harbour Lights" speaks of a bittersweet goodbye between two lovers who are parting ways. As the singer watches the harbor lights that once brought his partner to him, he is overwhelmed by the sadness of their separation. He longs for one last embrace and kiss before the ship takes his love, leaving him on the shore.

The lyrics are both a celebration and a lamentation of love, with its ups and downs, its joyous beginnings, and heartbreaking endings. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the emotions running through the singer's mind. He knows he has to say goodbye, but his heart is whispering in his ear that another set of harbor lights will steal his love away from him.

The song is a beautiful reminder of the sadness and beauty of love, its fleeting nature, and the inevitability of letting go. It captures the emotions of those who have had to say goodbye to a loved one and those who hold onto the hope that they will one day be reunited.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw the harbor lights
I caught a glimpse of the bright lights from the harbor

They only told me we were parting
The harbor lights gave me a feeling of a separation between us

The same old harbor lights that once brought you to me
The very same lights that once guided you to my side, are now a source of separation

I watched the harbor lights
I looked at the bright lights shining from the harbor

How could I help if tears were starting
I couldn't stop my tears from flowing

Goodbye to tender nights beside the silvery sea
Farewell to the beautiful moments we shared together next to the calm, silvery sea

I long to hold you near and kiss you just once more
I yearn to be close to you, hold you tight and kiss your lips one last time

But you were on the ship and I was on the shore
You were leaving on a ship while I was left standing on the shore

Now I know lonely nights
I face nights filled with deep loneliness

For all the while my heart is whispering
My heart is constantly telling me

Some other harbor lights will steal your love from me
That some other harbor lights might guide another to your heart, taking your love away from me.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGH WILLIAMS, JIMMY KENNEDY

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CountrynIrish

12y↑7

Fabulous Song ! Love it ! It's a very old favourite of mine, and they sing one of the nicest versions that I have heard ! Their voices blend perfectly together, it's really a flawless performance ! Excellent Video ! Thank you so much for sharing this exquisite upload ! 5*****+