Our Love Affair
Frank Sinatra/Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Here we are two babes that are lost in the wood
We're not quite certain what has happen'd to us
This lovely thing that's so marvelous
But right from here the future looks awfully good
Our love affair was meant to be
It's me for you dear and you for me
But after the tears
Our love will smile through
I'm sure that I could never hide
The thrill I get when you're by my side
And when we're older we'll proudly declare
Wasn't ours a lovely love affair
Our love affair will be such fun
We'll be the envy of everyone
Those famous lovers we'll make them forget
From Adam and Eve to Scarlett and Rhett
When youth has had its merry fling
We'll spend our evenings remembering
Two happy people who say on the square
Isn't ours a lovely love affair
Frank Sinatra & The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra's song, "Our Love Affair," tells the story of two individuals who are lost and unsure of what has happened to them, but they find comfort and solace in their love affair. The song captures a sense of hope and optimism about the future even though the couple anticipates that they will fuss, quarrel, and tears will brew. The lyrics suggest that even though there will be challenges, their love will prevail and stand the test of time.
The song expresses a deep emotional connection between two people who believe that their love is meaningful and that they will be able to withstand the trials and tribulations of life together. The imagery of the "babes in the woods" is symbolic of their vulnerability and innocence, but they navigate through it with a sense of wonder and excitement about what the future holds. They also express an understanding that their love will evolve as they age and mature, but their pride in their relationship will remain steadfast.
Overall, "Our Love Affair" is a romantic ballad that embodies the essence of enduring love. It speaks to the heart of anyone who has experienced the joy and challenges of love, and it reminds us that no matter how difficult the road may be, true love can survive and flourish.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are two very bewilder'd people
We've found each other, but we're not sure what to make of it yet.
Here we are two babes that are lost in the wood
We're both unsure of what's ahead but we're happy to be together.
We're not quite certain what has happen'd to us
We can't explain how we ended up together, but we're grateful for it.
This lovely thing that's so marvelous
Our love is a beautiful surprise and we feel lucky to have found it.
But right from here the future looks awfully good
Despite our uncertainty, we're optimistic about what's to come.
Our love affair was meant to be
It's clear to us that we were always meant to find each other.
It's me for you dear and you for me
We belong together and nothing will ever change that.
We'll fuss, we'll quarrel and tears start to brew
Like any couple, we'll have our disagreements and moments of sadness.
But after the tears
No matter what happens,
Our love will smile through
our love will shine through and keep us together.
I'm sure that I could never hide
I know for certain that I could never disguise
The thrill I get when you're by my side
the intense feeling of happiness and excitement I feel when we're together.
And when we're older we'll proudly declare
Years from now, we'll look back on our love with pride and joy.
Wasn't ours a lovely love affair
Our love was indescribably beautiful and special.
Our love affair will be such fun
We'll create a wonderful life full of joy and laughter.
We'll be the envy of everyone
Others will look at us with admiration and wish they had what we have.
Those famous lovers we'll make them forget
Our love will be so great that it will surpass all other famous love stories.
From Adam and Eve to Scarlett and Rhett
Our love will outshine all romantic tales, from the beginning of time until now.
When youth has had its merry fling
When we're older and our youthful vigor has faded,
We'll spend our evenings remembering
We'll look back on our memories together and cherish them.
Two happy people who say on the square
Two people who are truly in love with each other.
Isn't ours a lovely love affair
Our love is incredibly beautiful and special.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR FREED, ROGER EDENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joseph Follo
There is an alternate take of this song from the same session. Buddy uses the cymbals a little more and Frank's vocal is a little different. It's not quite as good as this take but is has historical significance for TD/FS fans.
nimaa
just imagine dancing to this song with bucky barnes- maybe its just me idk
Laiaa Botii
God I Was thinking the sameee
Moldy Oldie
An aircheck can be heard at: https://youtu.be/UBGh2aauAVA?t=259