Love theme
David P. Davidson Lyrics


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The shadow of your smile
When you have gone
Will color all my dreams
And light the dawn

Look into my eyes my love and see
All the lovely things you are to me
Our wistful little star
It was far, too high
A teardrop kissed your lips
And so did I

Now when I remember spring
All the joys that love can bring




I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile

Overall Meaning

The shadow of your smile is a poignant love song that speaks of a love that is no more. The singer sings about how the memories of their love still linger on and that they will always treasure them. The opening stanza talks of how the shadow of the loved one's smile will color all the singer's dreams and light the dawn. This can be taken metaphorically to mean that the memories of the loved one will always stay with the singer and be present throughout their life.


The second stanza asks the loved one to look into their eyes and see all the lovely things that they mean to the singer. This is a very tender moment in the song that shows the depth of the singer's feelings. The third stanza describes how their love was like a wistful little star that was too high. It then talks about how a teardrop kissed the loved one's lips symbolizing how their love did not end well. The final stanza talks about how the singer will always remember the joys that love can bring but will also remember the shadow of the loved one's smile that will forever hold a special place in their heart.


Line by Line Meaning

The shadow of your smile
The lingering memory of your smile


When you have gone
After you have departed from me


Will color all my dreams
Will influence and imbue a hue into my dreams


And light the dawn
And glow as a glimmer of hope at dawn


Look into my eyes my love and see
Gaze into my eyes, and perceive the depth of affection I have for you


All the lovely things you are to me
All of the qualities and attributes I cherish in you


Our wistful little star
The star that holds a melancholic yearning in our hearts


It was far, too high
The star was distant and unreachable


A teardrop kissed your lips
A tear fell and made contact with your lips


And so did I
And I, too, have bestowed a kiss upon you


Now when I remember spring
In my recollection of those bygone days in springtime


All the joys that love can bring
I recall all the pleasures that love can provide


I will be remembering
My mind will be flooded with memories of


The shadow of your smile
That lasting image of your grin




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Paul Webster, Johnny Mardel

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William Ragas

Truly beautiful and timeless….my paternal grandparents, both concert musicians, used to entertain us at family gatherings with their similar rendition of Chances Are….such memories!

Carol Long

What a blessing for your life to have musicians in your family! I can picture everyone settling down and losing themselves in the beauty of that music, feeling closer.

Pedro S. Cabrales

I like the sound of David's violin, and the simple classics yet celestial creations of composers.

Raúl Durán

A great selection and a great performance. David, thanks for being so good and share your art with the world.

Raúl Durán

My ears, my heart and my soul are delighted.

Sergio Manriquez

En tiempos difíciles, acaricia el alma, escuchar acordes tan armoniosos.

Musical Exploration and Discovery

I was not ready for that first one. Right up there with Schindler's List theme for emotion and richness. Thank you!

pedro castro

Beautiful music.

Maheysh V 19BCE1120

It erases the sadness in my heart.Thank you friend

Priscilla Pascuzzi

So beautiful <33333333

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