Harbor Lights
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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I saw the harbor lights
They only told me we were parting
Those same old harbor lights
That once brought you to me.

I watched the harbor lights
How could I help it?
Tears were starting.
Good-bye to golden nights
Beside the silvery seas.

I long to hold you dear,
And kiss you just once more.
But you were on the ship,
And I was on the shore.

Now I know lonely nights
For all the while my heart keeps praying




That someday harbor lights
Will bring you back to me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Harbor Lights" by Elvis Presley is a nostalgic ballad about a love that was once filled with golden nights beside the silvery seas but has now ended, leaving the singer alone and watching the harbor lights that once brought his love to him. The lyrics are filled with sadness and longing as the singer reflects on the past and dreams of a future where the harbor lights will bring his love back to him. The song is a beautiful reflection on lost love and the power of memory to keep the hope of a reunion alive.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw the harbor lights
I caught a glimpse of the harbor lights


They only told me we were parting
The lights indicated that we were about to separate


Those same old harbor lights
The familiar lights of the harbor


That once brought you to me.
That previously guided you to me


I watched the harbor lights
I observed the harbor lights


How could I help it?
I couldn't resist doing so


Tears were starting.
I began to cry


Good-bye to golden nights
Farewell to wonderful times


Beside the silvery seas.
By the reflective ocean waters


I long to hold you dear,
I yearn to embrace you lovingly,


And kiss you just once more.
And plant my lips on yours again.


But you were on the ship,
However, you were aboard the vessel,


And I was on the shore.
And I remained on land.


Now I know lonely nights
Now I experience lonely evenings


For all the while my heart keeps praying
As my heart continues to plead


That someday harbor lights
That someday the harbor lights


Will bring you back to me.
Will guide you back to my arms.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hugh Williams, Jimmy Kennedy

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@InOmniaParatus83

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I saw the harbor lights
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They only told me we were parting
Those same old harbor lights
That once brought you to me
*
I watched the harbor lights
How could I help it?
Tears were starting
Good-bye to golden nights
Beside the silvery seas
*
I long to hold you dear
And kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship
And I was on the shore
*
Now I know lonely nights
For all the while my heart keeps praying
That someday harbor lights
Will bring you back to me



All comments from YouTube:

@robjones2408

How many 19 year olds have sounded like this, before or afterwards ?
Utterly wonderful. One of the most beautiful tracks by the Sun King, and the most overlooked.

@robjones2408

A decent observation.
Elvis' voice was unlike anything that had been heard before
in the mid-1950s.
That's why six decades later, people still listen to his music.
It also helps to have those impossibly exquisite looks
as well. "Col" Tom Parker knew a good thing when he saw Elvis.

Ultimately, Elvis stood head and shoulders above the rest.

@MasterKota2142

Jesus Christ You're a special kind of stupid aren't you? To have an account named after Jesus and do the exact opposite of what he would do. 😂

@georgepenton6023

I am not a huge Presley fan but this was exquisitely beautiful.

@ladyluck8314

alfonso miguel ramos canca :
Was that Elvis whistling in that track ?

@ladyluck8314

alfonso miguel ramos canca :
Thank you.

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@christineadlard221

Most beautiful version of a beautiful song 💕

@lrh1966

Thanks Christine for checking it out and have a great day from Lloyd.

@rodeostruerager

This song brings me such great vibes... I feel like I were in Hawaii with someone beloved. I love you, Elvis !

@lrh1966

Thanks for listening Natan and have a great day from Lloyd :)

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