Melody of Love
Donna Summer Lyrics


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I always stayed away from love
Afraid of what might might happen
'Til I thought I heard a sound above
Singing through my very own heart
Was a melody I'd never heard
Like birds singing loud to the sky

Never dreamed that true love would help me find my way
Didn't know how deep I'd fallen
Until you rescued you rescued me
When suddenly strings began
I heard the melody again and again and again
The sound of music flowing through my head
So rare, I'm walking on air

Melody of love, sing that song for me, yeah
I want to hear somebody sing
(Wanna be loved)
Melody of love, take me away

One lonely night you up and danced into my dreams
Baby, you set my heart on fire
So I've been burning and burning ever since, yeah
When suddenly strings began
I heard the melody again and again and again
The sound of trumpets flowing through my head
So rare, I'm walking on air

Melody of love, sing that song for me, yeah
I want to hear somebody sing
Melody of love, oh take me away

Melody of love, set me free, yeah
I want to hear somebody sing
Melody of love, oh take me away

Melody of love
Sing that song for me
I want to hear somebody sing
Melody of love
Oh, take me away, yeah

Melody of love
Oh, set me free, yeah
Somebody sing
Melody of love
Oh, take me away

Melody of love
Sing that song for me




I want to hear somebody sing
Melody of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donna Summer's "Melody of Love" are about the discovery of love and the overwhelming sensations that come with it. The singer starts off by confessing that she's always been afraid of love, staying away from it for fear of getting hurt. However, one day she hears a sound above her heart that she's never heard before, and it's like birds singing loud to the sky. This melody of love makes her recognize that she's fallen deeply in love without even knowing it. Suddenly, there are strings in the background accompanied by trumpets, and the sound of music flows through her head. The singer describes how rare and amazing it feels, like she's walking on air.


Later on, the singer reveals that she had a dream about the person she fell in love with, and they set her heart on fire. Ever since that dream, she's been burning with passion for this person. The melody of love that she hears once again takes her breath away, and she longs to hear somebody sing it again. She wants to be taken away by this feeling of love and set free. The lyrics are simple yet beautiful and emphasize the joy and excitement of falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

I always stayed away from love
The singer has avoided love due to fear and uncertainty.


Afraid of what might might happen
The singer's fear is rooted in the unknown outcomes of love.


'Til I thought I heard a sound above
The singer receives an unexpected sign from a higher power.


Singing through my very own heart
The sign is a melody that resonates deep within the artist.


Was a melody I'd never heard
The melody is unfamiliar, indicating a new experience or perspective.


Like birds singing loud to the sky
The melody is powerful, joyful, and natural, like birdsong.


Never dreamed that true love would help me find my way
The singer didn't expect love to guide them, but it has.


Didn't know how deep I'd fallen
The artist is surprised by the intensity of their emotions.


Until you rescued you rescued me
The artist's beloved has saved them in some way.


When suddenly strings began
The melody intensifies as instruments are added to the mix.


I heard the melody again and again and again
The melody becomes repetitive, reflecting the singer's fixation.


The sound of music flowing through my head
The melody is so captivating that it consumes the artist's thoughts.


So rare, I'm walking on air
The singer is thrilled and elated by their newfound love.


Melody of love, sing that song for me, yeah
The singer wants the melody to continue, reflecting their desire for continued love.


I want to hear somebody sing
The singer wants to share their love with others and hear it echoed back.


Melody of love, take me away
The artist is so enamored with the melody that they want it to transport them to a new world.


One lonely night you up and danced into my dreams
The artist's beloved entered their dreams and sparked their interest.


Baby, you set my heart on fire
The singer's beloved has ignited their passion.


So I've been burning and burning ever since, yeah
The singer's passion has only grown stronger over time.


The sound of trumpets flowing through my head
The melody continues to evolve and excite the artist.


Melody of love, set me free, yeah
The artist wants the freedom to pursue their love and the melody that accompanies it.


Melody of love
The central metaphor symbolizes the artist's love and desire for continued passion and excitement.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Cole, Donna Summer, Joe Carrano, Robert Clivilles

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Comments from YouTube:

Jeff Malone

One of her greatest songs ever. Thank God for the album "Endless Summer" for giving us this Diamond.

Larry Proctor

Love that run during the transition from ballad to dance. No voice ever like hers. Miss her so much.❤

joe v

Legendary. One of her finest and most overlooked. What a vocal!!!

themirrorsofmymind

I've been listing to her since I was like seven or eight, (I'm 38) and I always liked her music and thought she was a 'good' singer. But this was a revelation! She takes what is essentially a mindless dance tune and turns it into something truly EPIC! One of THE MOST naturally gifted and UNDERATED performers of the last 30 years!

George B Vieto

The Diva was a musical genius which none of will who admired her will ever see again in our lifetimes. Rest in peace Angel Donna. You will never be forgotten.

Charles Davis

Amen. Well said.

Ramon Cervantes

"Melody of love, set me free." Whenever I want to feel young and totally uplifted, I listen to one of Donna's songs and its the perfect elixir. I am everything that I wanna be. All in the space of one of her songs. And I don't ever want it to stop. You may have been underrated in your lifetime but to many an introvert like myself you were and are the "magic" cure.

Thomas Farmer

RIP Donna. You have inspired so many including me. You might be the Queen of Disco, but I saw in you the Empress of Love! ♥

Cittaroma P

Worked with this angel. I will never forget her. Her lives performances were incredible. Miss you Donna

liveandmore

She's so talented and beautiful. Long Live Donna!

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