Chloe
Ernie Fields and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Someone's calling, no reply
Nightshade's falling, hear him sigh
Chloe! Chloe!
Empty spaces in his eyes
Empty arms outstretched, he's crying
I've got to go where you are
If it's dark or bright
I've got to go where you are
I'll go through the dismal swampland
Searching for you
For if you are lost there
Let me be there too
Through the smoke and flame
I've got to go where you are
For no ways can be too far
Where you are
Ain't no chains can bind you
If you live, I'll find you
Love is calling me
I've got to go where you are
The song "Chloe" by Ernie Fields and His Orchestra first introduces a man who hears someone call an unknown woman's name but gets no reply. It is getting dark; a sign that danger was lurking around. The loss of the woman is weighing heavily on this man, and he expresses it through his empty eyes and outstretched arms as he cries. The chorus goes further to reveal that the man loves Chloe too much to let her go without a fight. He has to do everything possible to find her, even if he has to go through unpleasant swamplands or barely visible smoke and flames. He would do everything possible to find her, for love is calling him, and he doesn't want to ignore it.
The song 'Chloe' is a story of love and commitment. The lyrics sound like it was written by a persistent man who wouldn't give up on the one he loves. The song expresses an energetic and vibrant spirit, with the instrumentation and rhythm emphasizing the urgency of finding Chloe. The man in question exhibits an intense attachment to Chloe, so much so that losing her was not an option. The song equally portrays the lengths that love can drive someone. No matter what may happen, you're ready to go beyond where and what people might consider normal or even bearable for the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Chloe! Chloe!
Addressing Chloe twice for emphasis
Someone's calling, no reply
Someone is calling out for Chloe, but there is no response
Nightshade's falling, hear him sigh
It is getting dark, and someone is sighing
Chloe! Chloe!
Addressing Chloe twice for emphasis
Empty spaces in his eyes
There is a vacancy in his expression
Empty arms outstretched, he's crying
He is crying and his arms are open but empty
Through the black of night
Amidst the darkness of the night
I've got to go where you are
He needs to be wherever Chloe is
If it's dark or bright
Regardless of the lighting
I've got to go where you are
He needs to be wherever Chloe is
I'll go through the dismal swampland
He is determined to trek through through the miserable marshlands
Searching for you
In search of Chloe
For if you are lost there
If she somehow got lost in the swamp
Let me be there too
He wants to be with Chloe if she is lost in the swamp
Through the smoke and flame
Even amidst danger
I've got to go where you are
He needs to be wherever Chloe is
For no ways can be too far
Distance is not a factor
Where you are
He has to be where Chloe is
Ain't no chains can bind you
Nothing can hold Chloe back
If you live, I'll find you
He will locate Chloe if she is alive
Love is calling me
Love is driving him to find Chloe
I've got to go where you are
He needs to be wherever Chloe is
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE
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