Lover Come Back to Me
Ella Fitzgerald Billie Holiday Carmen Mcrae Lyrics
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Softly, in my ear you, breathe a flame
Lover, when we`re dancing, keep on glancing, in my eyes
Till loves own entrancing, music dies
All of my future is in you
Your every plan I design
To be mine
Lover, please be tender, when you`re tender, fears depart
Lover, I surrender, to my heart
(instrumental bridge)
Lover, it`s immoral, but why quarrel, with our bliss
When, two lips of coral, want to kiss
I say the devil is in you, and to resist you, I try
But if you didn`t continue, I would die
Lover, please be tender, when you`re tender, fears depart
Lover, I surrender, to my heart
The lyrics of "Lover Come Back To Me" sung by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Carmen McRae are a plea to a lost lover to return and rekindle the love that has been lost. The first verse speaks of the overwhelming feeling that the singer experiences when they hear their lover speak their name. The words "breathe a flame" convey the intense passion that the singer feels towards their lover. The second verse describes how the lover's gaze has an enchanting effect on the singer, and even the music comes to a standstill in the midst of their dancing. The singer expresses their belief that their future is in their lover's hands and that they have designed every plan around them. They request assurance that the lover will continue to be theirs.
The third verse speaks of moral ambiguity but also of the irresistible pull that the lover has on the singer. The words, "When, two lips of coral, want to kiss" convey the singer's desire to return to the passionate love they once shared. The singer tries to resist their lover, but without them, the singer feels as though they would die. The final verse is a surrender to the heart's desires. The singer asks their lover to "be tender" and forgo any fears they may have, and the singer surrenders to their feelings.
In summary, the lyrics of "Lover Come Back To Me" are a passionate plea for a lover to return and rekindle the love that has been lost. The lyrics convey the overwhelming desire that the singer feels towards their lover and the sense of surrender that they have towards their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover, when I`m near you, and I hear you, speak my name
When I am close to you and hear you call my name, I feel a spark of emotion.
Softly, in my ear you, breathe a flame
Your voice is warm and comforting, and I feel an intense attraction to you.
Lover, when we`re dancing, keep on glancing, in my eyes
When we dance together, you look deeply into my eyes, and I feel hypnotized by your gaze.
Till loves own entrancing, music dies
As we dance and become lost in each other, we feel completely mesmerized and in love until the music ends.
All of my future is in you
I see my future with you and cannot imagine it without you.
Your every plan I design
I want to be a part of every aspect of your life, and I plan to support and nurture your goals.
Promise you'll always continue, to be mine
I need you to always love me and stay with me, no matter what.
Lover, please be tender, when you're tender, fears depart
When you are kind and affectionate towards me, all my doubts and worries vanish.
Lover, I surrender, to my heart
I give up all resistance and let my heart lead me towards you and our love.
I say the devil is in you, and to resist you, I try
I am aware of the temptation and danger that comes with this love, and I try to resist it.
But if you didn't continue, I would die
If you were to leave or end our relationship, I would be devastated and unable to continue on without you.
Lover, it's immoral, but why quarrel, with our bliss
Though our love may not be moral or accepted by others, why should we argue when we have such happiness together?
When, two lips of coral, want to kiss
When our passionate and intense desire for each other is so palpable, our lips naturally gravitate towards one another for a kiss.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, SIGMUND ROMBERG
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