Eddie Heywood (born Edward Heywood, Jr., December 4, 1915, Atlanta, Georgia… Read Full Bio ↴Eddie Heywood (born Edward Heywood, Jr., December 4, 1915, Atlanta, Georgia – January 3, 1989, Miami Beach, Florida) was a jazz pianist who was popular in the 1940s. His father, Eddie Heyward, Sr. was also a jazz musician from the 1920s. Heywood, Jr. played with several popular jazz musicians such as Wayman Carver in 1932, Clarence Love from 1934 to 1937 and Benny Carter from 1939 to 1940 after moving to New York.
After starting his band, Heywood would occasionally do back-up for Billie Holiday in 1941. In 1943, Heywood took several classic solos on a Coleman Hawkins quartet date (including "The Man I Love") and put together the first sextet, including Doc Cheatham and Vic Dickenson. After their version of "Begin the Beguine" became a hit in 1944, they had three successful years ahead of them.
Between 1947 to 1950, Heywood was stricken with a partial paralysis of his hands and could not play at all. However, it did not stop him when he made a comeback later in the decade. In the 1950s, Heywood composed and recorded "Land of Dreams" and "Soft Summer Breeze" and is probably best known for his 1956 recording of his composition "Canadian Sunset," all of which he recorded with Hugo Winterhalter and his orchestra. After a second partial paralysis in the 1960s, Heywood made another comeback and continued his career in the 1980s.
Eddie Heywood has a "Star" at 1709 Vine Street on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

I'm yours
Eddie Heywood Lyrics

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Ask the sky above
And ask the earth below
Why I'm so in love
And why I love you so
Couldn't tell you, though I tried to
Just why I'm yours
When you went away
You left a glowing spark

Trying to be gay as
Whistling in the dark
I am only what you make me
Come take me
I'm yours

How happy
I would be to beg or borrow
For sorrow
With you?
Even though I knew
Tomorrow
You'd say we were through
If we drift apart
Then I'll be lost and alone
Though you use my heart
Just for a steppin' stone
How can I help dreaming of you?
I love you
I'm yours

How happy
I would be to beg or borrow
For sorrow
With you?
Even though I knew
Tomorrow
You'd say we were through
If we drift apart
Then I'll be lost and alone
Though you use my heart
Just for a steppin' stone
How can I help dreaming of you?

I love you
I'm yours

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie Heywood's song "I'm Yours" are a declaration of love and devotion to the subject of the song. The singer acknowledges that they cannot explain why they are so in love, but they are willing to beg or borrow for the chance to be with their love, even though they know that it might end in heartbreak. The singer is willing to be whatever their love wants them to be, and they will always dream of them and love them, no matter what happens.

The lyrics are full of longing and vulnerability, as the singer acknowledges their dependence on their love, stating that they will be lost and alone without them. This reflects the idea of romantic love being a transformative and all-consuming force in one's life. The reference to "whistling in the dark" adds a touch of melancholy and resignation to the song, further emphasizing the theme of heartbreak and the uncertain nature of love.

Despite the sadness inherent in the lyrics, the song ends on a note of hope, with the singer affirming their love and devotion, declaring "I'm yours" once again. This final line suggests a sense of surrender and acceptance, as the singer acknowledges that they are willingly giving themselves over to their love, with no guarantee of what the future holds.

Line by Line Meaning

Ask the sky above
Inquiry to the heavens for insight about his deep love

And ask the earth below
Inquiry to the land beneath him for insight about his deep love

Why I'm so in love
The state of love he is in has captivated him beyond his understanding

And why I love you so
Why his love is solely and completely for the person he is addressing

Couldn't tell you, though I tried to
Despite all attempts, he cannot explain his love's depth of emotion

Just why I'm yours
The person he is addressing owns his love entirely, without question

When you went away
The person he is addressing left his life

You left a glowing spark
Despite their absence, their love still remains and shines bright

Trying to be gay as
Trying to make himself joyful

Whistling in the dark
Putting on a facade even though he is in the midst of a trying time

I am only what you make me
His identity is only shaped by the person he is addressing

Come take me
He willingly submits to the person he is addressing

How happy I would be to beg or borrow
The singer is willing to go to any lengths to express love and happiness, even if it means borrowing or begging

For sorrow with you?
The singer will take all emotions- good and bad- and share them with the person he is addressing

Even though I knew tomorrow you'd say we were through
Despite knowing the relationship may not last, he is willing to feel all emotions truly and deeply

If we drift apart
The artist and the person they're addressing may experience distance in their relationship

Then I'll be lost and alone
If the person he is addressing leaves, he will feel alone and unsure

Though you use my heart just for a steppin' stone
If the person he is addressing only uses him as a means to an end, he will still love them

How can I help dreaming of you?
He cannot help but dream and think of the person he is addressing

I love you
He has deep affection for the person he is addressing

I'm yours
He is completely and utterly devoted to the person he is addressing, body and soul

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: E.Y. HARBURG, JOHN W. GREEN

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