I'll Hold You In My Heart
Eddy Arnold Lyrics


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I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arm
Like you've never been held before
I'll think of you each day and then I'll dream the night away
Till you are in my arms once more

The stars up in the sky know the reason why
I feel so blue when I'm away from you
I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arm
So, darling, please wait for me

The stars up in the sky know the reason why
I feel so blue when I'm away from you




I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms
So, darling, please wait for me

Overall Meaning

In Eddy Arnold's song "I'll Hold You in My Heart," the singer is expressing his love and devotion to his beloved. The lyrics describe how the singer will hold his love in his heart until he can hold her in his arms. He promises to think of her every day and dream of her every night, eagerly waiting for the day when they can be reunited. The imagery of the stars in the sky knowing the reason behind his sadness when he is away from his beloved adds an emotional depth to the longing and desire for their reunion.


The lyrics express a deep and genuine affection that transcends the physical distance between the singer and his lover. It showcases the power of love to overcome barriers and hardships, with the singer promising to wait for his beloved and urging her to do the same. The lyrics are emotional and romantic, and the melody matches the sincerity and tenderness of the words.


Overall Arnold's song "I'll Hold You in My Heart" is a beautiful expression of love and longing. The lyrics are powerfully emotional, and the melody is sweet and tender, making it a timeless love song.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arm
I will love you and cherish you in my thoughts and heart until I can physically embrace you.


Like you've never been held before
With an unparalleled love and affection that you may have never experienced before.


I'll think of you each day and then I'll dream the night away
I will think of you every day and dream about the moment when I can be with you again.


Till you are in my arms once more
Until the day we can be together and I can hold you in my embrace.


The stars up in the sky know the reason why
The universe itself is witness to the depth of my feelings for you.


I feel so blue when I'm away from you
I experience sadness and loneliness when I am separated from you.


So, darling, please wait for me
Until we can be together again, please hold on to our love and wait for me patiently.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EDDY ARNOLD, TOMMY DILBECK, HAL HORTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@MrPatdeeee

No disrespect; and recognizing that Elvis was an outstanding entertainer; but a country singer he was not. It was Rock that made his fame.

This song by Eddy Arnold was possibly THE greatest recording ever made of a singer, his guitar and the unbelievable gift of his steel player; little Roy Wiggins that changed "hillbilly music" to Country Music" ever since

NO one could ever equal this tri-musical congregation. LRW was with EA for 25 yrs and played on EVERY record during that time that Eddy recorded, except for "It's a Sin" and "To my Sorrow".

History shows that Eddy got ticked with LR (BECAUSE the fans were clapping louder when Roy did his famous "tingalinging" and Eddy got jealous) and so he decided to try another steel player. He quickly found out he had to "eat crow" and go back to what "brought him to the show". Oh indeed yes. For both songs flopped; which was rare for EA's recordings.

There is possibly no match between a singer and his backup greater, than LRW backing EA; and becoming the driving force behind Eddy's unprecedented success in country music. For he was the first to crossover to "Pop" and instantly became the wealthiest country singer by far; UNTIL Elvis came along.

For what it's worth.



All comments from YouTube:

@MrPatdeeee

To me this was Eddy's greatest song EVER. He had MANY hits but NONE could touch this one. I met my sweetheart (then wife for 57 yrs) and we made this song our "Theme Song". The reason it was so apropos, was that I could only see her for 2 months of the year for the first four years of our life while dating. This song came out one month after she and I met. And it became so perfect for our relationship. Whenever we heard this song for 61 yrs, she cried; which brought tears to my heart also. She passed away in my arms 6 days after our 57th anniversary 11 yrs ago. I shall never forget her. So...

I shall cherish her and this song forever. And pray that Jesus will rest her precious soul always.

@bobharris7046

A very moving comment. Rest assured that she is waiting for you and that someday you two will meet again.

@RosyandHerButterflies

Yes Heaven is a safe place that's where my cats are I sing this to them

@Lampoffaithig

😊☺

@Craigdddddd

Hello Pat how are you doing

@MrPatdeeee

@@Craigdddddd I'm teared to nostalgia; listening to this song and writing this reply of yours. Thank you always for saying what you did. I'm now 91 yrs old now. And My sweetheart "Pudden" passed away 16 yrs ago, in my and my 3 children's arms.

My only wants in Heaven; is to praise and love Jesus; and my wife forever. Thanks again dear person. May Jesus bless you and yours always.

@barbarachurch9285

Great song. We need songs like this today and maybe there would not be so many problems in the country.

@Craigdddddd

Hello Barbara how are you doing

@WhiteRussianrock

I got the call from the hospice late at night. My Dad's condition "had changed." I sped over. It was after hours, so someone on staff had to come to the door to let me in. The person who did offered me his condolences. I was too late. I went to my Dad's room and spent time with his body. I then started driving home. My Dad's favorite singer was Eddy Arnold. As I drove home, bewildered and heartbroken, this came on the radio. The radio NEVER plays this. I absolutely think it was a sign from my Dad, and/or from our Lord, that everything was OK.

@Craigdddddd

Hello Keith how are you doing Keith

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