This Love Of Mine
Frank Sinatra; Tommy Dorsey; Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra Lyrics

and on, despite the singer's profound sense of emptiness and loneliness since their loved one left. Though this person is out of sight, they are never out of the singer's mind. The day is lonesome, and the night is even worse, leading the singer to cry their heart out. However, they acknowledge that it's bound to break, and the singer seems to accept this fate. They make an appeal to even the celestial bodies, asking the sun, moon, and stars what's to become of this love of theirs. This song conveys the bittersweet feeling of holding onto a love that's no longer there, while knowing that there's nothing to be done to change the circumstance.

The phrase "this love of mine" is repeated throughout the song, as if the singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that this love is precisely that - theirs - and they can't let go of it completely despite their heartache. However, as much as they cling to it, they understand that it's not sustainable or even healthy. The repetition of the words "I cry my heart out, it's bound to break" highlights the singer's anguish and also implies that they know they need to let go at some point. Overall, "This Love of Mine" is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of love and heartbreak.