Oh How I Miss You Tonight
Frank Sinatra; Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Oh, how I need you tonight, more than you'll ever know.
Each moment, though we're apart, you're never out of my heart.
But I'd rather be lonely, and wait for you only,
My dear, how I miss you tonight.
Each moment, though we're apart, you're never out of my heart.
But I'd rather be lonely, and wait for you only,
"Oh How I Miss You Tonight" is a ballad that captures the longing and ache of being in love with someone who is physically absent. Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Durante's rendition of the song amplifies the emotion with their soulful and poignant voices. The lyrics are brimming with the yearning and sadness of missing one's beloved. The singer's heart continuously holds the person close even though they are far apart. The song reveals the sentiment that even though the singer is lonely without their love, they would rather wait for them than settle for someone else. The song's melancholy tone and heartfelt lyrics express the pain of separation that anyone who has ever been in love can relate to.
There is a sense of timelessness in the song's message and it has resonated with many people since its creation. The words and melody were composed over a century ago in the early 1900s by Benny Davis, Joe Burke, and Mark Fisher. The song has since been covered by over 50 different artists, including Bing Crosby and Dean Martin. The melody is simple and haunting, it is played with a wistful and slow rhythm that lingers in the ears long after the song has ended. Its beauty lies in its simplicity, the lyrics painting a vivid picture of the singer's heartache while the melody adds depth to the emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, how I miss you tonight, miss you while lights are low,
I am longing for you so much that even in the darkness, my heart still searches for you.
Oh, how I need you tonight, more than you'll ever know.
My need for you is immense and indescribable, beyond what words can express.
Each moment, though we're apart, you're never out of my heart.
Though we are separated, you occupy a permanent place in my heart and thoughts.
But I'd rather be lonely, and wait for you only,
Even though my loneliness is painful, I would rather endure it and wait for you alone, rather than resort to replacements for you.
My dear, how I miss you tonight.
My beloved, my heart aches for you immensely on this particular night.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MARK FISHER, JOSEPH A BURKE, BENNY DAVIS
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