Since then, Schuur has become a legend herself. She has been nominated for five and received two GRAMMY® Awards for "Best Jazz Vocalist," as well as headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall. Schuur has toured the world and has performed with such greats as Stan Getz, B.B. King, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones. She has performed countless times on The Tonight Show, has performed at The GRAMMY’s and at the White House.
The Man I Love
Diane Schuur Lyrics
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the man i love,
and he'll be big and strong,
the man i love,
and when he comes my way
i'll do my best to make him stay!
he'll look at me and smile;
and in a little while,
he'll take my hand;
and though it seems absurd,
i know we both won't say a word!
maybe i shall meet him sunday,
maybe monday, maybe not,
still i'm sure to meet him one day;
maybe tuesday will be my good news day!
we'll build a little home
just meant for two,
from which i'll never roam;
who would? would you?
and so, all else above,
i'm waiting for the man i love!
The song "The Man I Love" by Diane Schuur is essentially a love song and an expression of hope and longing. The song speaks to the idea that the woman singing, who is currently without her beloved, will eventually meet "the man I love". She describes him as being someone who is "big and strong" and she believes that when he comes around, she will do everything in her power to make him stay. The lyrics of the chorus, "maybe I shall meet him Sunday, maybe Monday, maybe not, still I'm sure to meet him one day; maybe Tuesday will be my good news day!" express her sense of optimism and faith that she will eventually meet him.
The final verse of the song suggests that the woman and her lover will build a home together, one that is "just meant for two" and from which she will never roam. The song concludes with the idea that she is waiting for the man she loves, and all else is secondary to this desire. The lyrics suggest that the woman is willing to wait as long as it takes, because she is sure that eventually, she will meet the love of her life.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Man I love" express a deep sense of optimism and yearning for love. The woman singing the song is looking forward to the day when she will finally meet her soulmate and build a life together.
Line by Line Meaning
some day he'll come along,
I believe that someday I will meet the man of my dreams
the man i love,
The man who will sweep me off my feet and capture my heart
and he'll be big and strong,
Physically, he will be tall and muscular, representing his ability to protect me
and when he comes my way
When I finally meet him
i'll do my best to make him stay!
I will put in all efforts and make sure that he does not leave me
he'll look at me and smile;
He will gaze at me with love and affection, which shows that he cares deeply for me
i'll understand,
I will connect with him on a deep level and know what he is trying to convey without any words
and in a little while,
After a few moments
he'll take my hand;
He will hold my hand, signifying his acceptance and commitment to me
and though it seems absurd,
While it may sound very unrealistic
i know we both won't say a word!
There will be a tacit understanding between us, and we will not need to exchange words to know what the other person is feeling
maybe i shall meet him sunday,
Perhaps I will get lucky and meet him on a Sunday
maybe monday, maybe not,
There is a possibility that I may meet him on a Monday, but it is not guaranteed
still i'm sure to meet him one day;
Despite the uncertainty, I am very optimistic that I will meet him someday
maybe tuesday will be my good news day!
If I do meet him on a Tuesday, it will be a great day for me and mark the beginning of a beautiful journey with him
we'll build a little home
Together, we will build a small, cozy and comfortable place to live, where we both feel content and happy
just meant for two,
It will be only for both of us, where we can be ourselves and be at peace with each other
from which i'll never roam;
I will stay there forever, never feeling the need to venture out to seek something better
who would? would you?
I don't think anyone in their right minds would leave such a perfect place, would you?
and so, all else above,
Everything else is secondary and not as important as finding the man I love
i'm waiting for the man i love!
I am patiently waiting for my soulmate to appear and fulfill my dreams and desires.
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