It's Always You
Frank Sinatra/Sy Oliver Lyrics

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Whenever it's early twilight
I watch 'til a star breaks through
Funny, it's not a star i see
It's always you

Whenever i roam through roses
And lately i often do
Funny, it's not a rose i touch

It's always you

If a breeze, caresses me
It's really you strolling by
If i hear, a melody
It's merely the way you sigh

Wherever you are you're near me
You dare me to be untrue

Funny, each time i fall in love
It's always you

Overall Meaning

The opening line of the song, "Whenever it's early twilight, I watch 'til a star breaks through," sets the tone of the song very well. The singer recounts his affection for someone he loves and how they are always on his mind. The imagery that is evoked in the opening line is brought together by the subsequent line because it's not a star that he sees but the person he loves that he sees.

The following visuals of the song connect the sensory images of touch, sound, and smell with the sight in captivating ways. The "roses I touch" are not real roses, but instead, the person that the singer loves, hence the reason he thinks of his lover. The sentiments in the verse are repeats of the same visual representations, with the singers' love appearing in the visions despite the context of the visuals. In the final verse, the singer admits that every time he falls in love, it's the person he loves that is always there. The singer is describing a heart that can't help but fall for the same person each time.

Line by Line Meaning

Whenever it's early twilight
At the time of day when the sun has just set and the sky is still bright, I find myself looking out and waiting for a bright spot to appear.

I watch 'til a star breaks through
I look up until I can see a light shining in the sky - it may not actually be a star, but it is still beautiful and captivating.

Funny, it's not a star i see
It is strange that I see something other than a star, but I am still content with what I see.

It's always you
I think of you whenever I see something beautiful or feel contentment in my heart.

Whenever i roam through roses
As I walk through a garden filled with roses, I am reminded of the beauty of life.

And lately i often do
These days, I find myself wandering among the roses quite often.

Funny, it's not a rose i touch
Although I am touching a flower, I am actually thinking of something deeper and more significant.

It's always you
You are always in my thoughts, even when I am just enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

If a breeze, caresses me
When I feel a gentle wind blowing against my skin,

It's really you strolling by
I imagine that the breeze is actually you walking by, coming near to me even when you physically are not.

If i hear, a melody
Whenever I hear a beautiful sound or a song that touches my soul,

It's merely the way you sigh
I immediately start to think of your voice and the way your sighs sound.

Wherever you are you're near me
Even when you are far away, you are always close to my heart.

You dare me to be untrue
Your love challenges me to stay true to you and our relationship, even when others try to pull me away.

Funny, each time i fall in love
It is an amusing coincidence that every time I feel my heart flutter and fall in love,

It's always you
I realize that it has always been you who has held the key to my heart, and that no one else will ever be able to compare to the love we share.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARK TAYLOR, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, JONATHAN HILDRETH

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