The Man I Love
Earl Hines Trio 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
Then 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
He'll build a little home
That's meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you
And so all else above
I'm dreaming of the man I love
The lyrics of Earl Hines Trio's song "The Man I Love" speak to the longing and hopeful anticipation for a love that is yet to be found. The singer imagines this man as someone who is big and strong, someone who will take her hand and build a home that is meant for two. She dreams of a love that will be so strong that they won't even need to speak to understand each other. The line "And so all else above, I'm dreaming of the man I love" expresses the idea that everything else in life pales in comparison to being with the one she loves.
The song reflects a universal human experience of longing and hoping for love. Many people have experienced the feeling of waiting for someone who will make them feel loved and understood. The song also captures the romanticized idea of finding one's soulmate and living happily ever after. However, the reality of relationships is often more complicated, and it's not always possible to find the person who perfectly fits the image we have in our minds.
Overall, "The Man I Love" is a beautiful and poignant song that speaks to the human heart's yearning for love, companionship, and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday he'll come along
One day, the man I've been waiting for will appear
The man I love
This is the man I truly love and have been waiting for
And he'll be big and strong
He'll be physically strong and powerful
The man I love
This is the man I truly love and have been waiting for
And when he comes my way
When he finally crosses my path
I'll do my best to make him stay
I will do everything in my power to keep him with me
He'll look at me and smile
He will gaze into my eyes and smile
I'll understand
I will sense a connection between us
Then in a little while
After a few moments
He'll take my hand
He'll reach for my hand and hold it gently
And though it seems absurd
Even though it may sound unlikely or strange
I know we both won't say a word
We will feel a strong mutual attraction without uttering a single word
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
It's possible that we may meet on a Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
We could meet on a Monday or maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
I have faith that someday we will meet
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Perhaps Tuesday will be the day that I receive good news about him
He'll build a little home
He will construct a humble abode
That's meant for two
It will be a dwelling intended for two people
From which I'll never roam
I will never wander too far from this place
Who would, would you
It's unlikely that I or anyone else would want to leave
And so all else above
Above anything else in this world
I'm dreaming of the man I love
My ultimate aspiration is to be with the man whom I love more than anything else
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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