When You Were Sweet Sixteen
Eddie Fisher Lyrics


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When first I saw the love light in your eyes
I dreamed the world held not but joy for me
And even though we drifted far apart
I never dream but what I dream of thee

I love you as I never loved before
Since first I met you on the village green
Come to me or my dream of love is or
I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet
When you were sweet sixteen

I love you as I never loved before
Since first I met you on the village green
Come to me or my dream of love is or




I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet
When you were sweet sixteen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie Fisher's song "When You Were Sweet Sixteen" depict a nostalgic longing for a lost love from the past. The song opens with the singer reminiscing about the initial spark of love he witnessed in the eyes of his beloved when they were younger. He describes a time when he believed that the world held nothing but joy for him because of their connection. However, despite drifting apart from each other over time, the singer confesses that he can't help but dream of his lost love.


The chorus emphasizes the enduring love the singer has for his sweetheart, proclaiming that he loves them now more than ever before. He fondly recalls their first meeting on the "village green," a symbol of innocence and a simpler time. The lyrics convey a plea for his lost love to come back to him, for without their presence, his dream of love would lose its meaning. The song ends with a nostalgic reference to the past, highlighting the singer's enduring love for their sweetheart when they were simply "sweet sixteen."


Line by Line Meaning

When first I saw the love light in your eyes
From the moment I first saw the affection and tenderness in your eyes


I dreamed the world held not but joy for me
I had a belief that the entire world contained nothing but happiness and delight for me because of you


And even though we drifted far apart
Even though we have grown distant from each other


I never dream but what I dream of thee
I can't help but dream solely about you, without any exceptions


I love you as I never loved before
I have a love for you that surpasses any love I've felt in the past


Since first I met you on the village green
Ever since the very first time I encountered you in the open village space


Come to me or my dream of love is or
If you don't come to me, my vision and aspiration of love will cease to exist


I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet
My love for you remains the same as when you were innocent and charming


When you were sweet sixteen
When you were in the enchanting stage of being a sixteen-year-old


I love you as I never loved before
I have a love for you that surpasses any love I've felt in the past


Since first I met you on the village green
Ever since the very first time I encountered you in the open village space


Come to me or my dream of love is or
If you don't come to me, my vision and aspiration of love will cease to exist


I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet
My love for you remains the same as when you were innocent and charming


When you were sweet sixteen
When you were in the enchanting stage of being a sixteen-year-old




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Written by: James Thornton

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