Love of My Life
Eddie Daniels and Roger Kellaway Lyrics
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Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
And you appear in all your splendor,
My one and only love.
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
A heaven that I've never known.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own.
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
I give myself in sweet surrender,
My one and only love.
"My One and Only Love" is a song written by Guy Wood and lyrics by Jack Lawrence. The song was first published in 1952 and was covered by a variety of artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra. Eddie Daniels's rendition of the song is a hauntingly beautiful jazz instrumental that showcases his incredible musical ability.
The opening lyrics "The very thought of you makes my heart sing" evoke the intense feelings of love and adoration that someone may feel for their significant other. Daniels compares this feeling to an April breeze on the wings of spring, which is both romantic and refreshing. The lyrics go on to describe the magnificent sight of the beloved in all their splendor. The use of the phrase "my one and only love" emphasizes the singer's singular focus on their beloved.
As the night descends, the poetry in the lyrics only intensifies. The shadows that fall contribute to a mystical atmosphere that is heightened by the presence of the beloved in the singer's arms. The touch of the hand is described as heaven, and the very presence of the loved one makes the singer's soul sing. The passion in the singer's voice is apparent as they express a willingness to give themselves entirely in sweet surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you makes my heart sing
Thinking about you brings me great joy and happiness
Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
You bring the freshness and new beginnings of spring into my life
And you appear in all your splendor,
When I see you, you radiate beauty and magnificence
My one and only love.
You are the only one I love
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
The darkness of night adds to the mystery and allure of being with you
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
The peaceful stillness of night is enhanced when we're together
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
Your kisses are filled with warmth and gentleness
My one and only love.
You are the only one I love
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
Your touch brings me to a state of pure bliss and ecstasy
A heaven that I've never known.
Being with you and feeling your touch is an experience I've never had before
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Your blushing when I talk to you shows me that you feel the same about me
Tells me that you are my own.
Your response to me lets me know that we belong to each other
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
You ignite within me an intense longing and craving for you
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
Each time we kiss, it's like a spark that sets my soul ablaze with passion
I give myself in sweet surrender,
I willingly and completely give myself up to you
My one and only love.
You are the only one I love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Guy B. Wood, Robert Mellin
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