Goodnight My Love
Frank Chacksfield And Orchestra Lyrics
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Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending
It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me
It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream
The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow
Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem
So for the present, dear, we'll have to part
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love
Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you
Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you
Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed
My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo
Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning
Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day
Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight my love
The song "Goodnight My Love" is a beautiful declaration of love and farewell by Frank Chacksfield And Orchestra. The first verse begins with a metaphor of the descending moon, as the singer bids farewell to her lover. The intimacy and closeness of the moment is emphasised in the second line, which acknowledges that their time together is coming to an end. The singer then reflects on the heavenly nature of holding her lover close, muses on the possibility of meeting again in a dream, and underlines the poignancy of their separation.
The second verse shifts the focus to a child being put to bed, with comforting words from a parent. The singer reminds the child of familial love by referring to a beloved doll and teddy bear, and playfully admonishes the child against peeking. The song ends on a final goodnight, wishing both adults and children peaceful rest and sweet dreams. Overall, the song captures the bittersweet moments of saying goodbye with love and warmth, and the sadness and hope that accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodnight my love, the tired old moon is descending
As the night is ending, I bid farewell to my beloved with the knowledge that the moon descending is a sign of time passing and therefore, so is our time together.
Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending
It's time to say goodbye to the one I cherish, and even though the moment is coming to an end, I will forever treasure it in my heart.
It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me
In that serene moment I spent with my love, it felt like I had a glimpse of heaven while holding them close to me.
It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream
Although we are parting ways, I look forward to meeting you again in the dreamland, where we can feel each other's presence once again.
The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow
As the stars shine bright in the sky, they serve as a reminder for us to meet again tomorrow and be together under their subtle light.
Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem
Until we meet again tomorrow, every day will look bleak and insipid without you by my side.
So for the present, dear, we'll have to part
Although my heart wants me to stay with you a bit longer, we must say our goodbyes and part ways for now.
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love
As the night grows darker, I wish my love to have a serene sleep, resting their head and dreaming of many more moments like this.
Remember that you're mine sweetheart
Before we say our final goodnight, I'm reminding you that you belong to me and that I will always cherish the love we share.
Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you
As a mother kneels down beside her child, I too kneel down beside you, comforting you as you enter your peaceful slumber.
Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you
As the night deepens, letting the Sandman take you away will guide you to the dreamland where you can drift into a blissful sleep.
Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed
It's time for you to let go of the world's worries, keeping your eyes closed, and drift off into the realm of dreams.
My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo
You are my precious sleepyhead, but now is not the time to play peek-a-boo. It's better for you to close your eyes and sink into a deep sleep.
Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning
Even your little Dutch dolly is tired, and it's her way of saying goodnight to you.
Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day
Your teddy bear too has called it a day, and so it's time for you to close your eyes and follow suit to have a peaceful sleeping time.
Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart
As your little doggy is asleep, one can’t deny that it's clever since sleeping at the right time is key to have a healthy life.
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight my love
May your dreams be full of warmth, joy, and love, and that you wake up rejuvenated to enjoy the next day. Goodnight, my love!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: Harry Revel, Mack Gordon
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