C
Eartha Kitt with Henri Rene And His Orchestra Lyrics
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I never wink back at fireflies
But now that the stars are in your eyes
I'm beginning to see the light
I never went in for afterglow
Or candlelight on the mistletoe
But now when you turn the lamp down low
Used to ramble through the park
Shadowboxing in the dark
Then you came and caused a spark
That's a four-alarm fire now
I never made love by lantern-shine
I never saw rainbows in my wine
But now that your lips are burning mine
I'm beginning to see the light
The song "C" by Eartha Kitt with Henri Rene And His Orchestra is a romantic ballad that captures the intensity of one's love for another. The lyrics describe how the singer is constantly reminded of her lover no matter where she goes or what she does. She sees a million people, but all she can see is her lover, and she hears a million voices, but only her lover's voice comes through. The singer longs for her lover's presence and waits for his footsteps, knowing immediately if it is him at her door. She can tell he is near by the sound of her pounding heart.
The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer acknowledging that she sees a million faces, but they all blend together and mean nothing without her lover. Despite her best efforts to forget or move on, her lover is always there, haunting her thoughts and keeping her tethered to him. The implication is that the love between them is all-consuming and impossible to shake.
Overall, the lyrics of "C" capture the feeling of being deeply, wholly in love with someone. The imagery of a million people and faces serves to highlight how overwhelming and all-encompassing the emotion can be. The singer's longing for her lover's presence and constant thoughts of him paint a picture of a love that is both intense and unbreakable.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a million people, but all I can see is you.
Despite being surrounded by a sea of individuals, this singer's thoughts are consumed only by thoughts of their significant other.
I hear a million voices, but only your voice comes through.
Amongst the clamor of a bustling city, the only voice that truly resonates with the singer is that of their lover's.
I wait for your footsteps, I've waited before,
The singer has waited eagerly for the arrival of their lover in the past, and they do so again in the present moment.
I know if it's you if you knock at my door,
The singer is so in tune with their lover that they can instantly recognize them by the sound of their knock on the door.
I know you're around by the sound of my pounding heart!
The presence of the singer's lover causes their heart to race in anticipation, a sure sign to them that their beloved is near.
I see a million faces, but what do I really see?
Looking out at a crowded room, the singer questions the true significance of all the people before them.
A million little traces keep bringing you back to me;
Despite efforts to move on, reminders of their lover continue to surface and keep drawing the singer's thoughts back to them.
And try as I may to forget to care,
Though the singer may attempt to distance themselves emotionally from their lover, they find that it is not within their control to simply stop caring about them.
What can I do if you're always there?
With their lover seemingly omnipresent in their thoughts and surroundings, the singer is left with little choice but to continue loving them.
I see a million people, but all I can see is you!
The opening line is repeated, underscoring the degree to which the singer's focus on their lover eclipses all else in their surroundings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Kennedy Ellington, Don George, Harry James, Johnny Hodges
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