Oh How I Miss You Tonight
Frank Sinatra & Jimmy Durante 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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@Asian_Kid
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile, and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
@MarioCalzadaMusic
I'll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day and through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carousel
The chestnut trees
The wishing well
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
@michaelkinnard7942
This is one of the songs I had played at my wife's funeral, Married for 64 years I am now 84 it is so hard, it hurts. My Unita was special. I loved from the moment I saw her in 1956 no one can take her placexxx
@marisazavaglia8006
It’s everything to be loved this much.
@bjbinmke
I wish I were you.
@738polarbear
God bless you sir.
@shelly5596
It is so wonderful you found your preson to share a love and friendship with early in life. I'm 51 and just found my person. I'm grateful we finally found eachother and can do the sunset of our lives together. I'm someone who believes we didn't beging here and won't end her. Like the universe we are for ever and never ending. Sending you hugs to you young man. Thank you for sharing your story.
@floor4714
Lots of love fr u take care😘
@tomdayman6232
My Grandfather at 98 years old and suffering from Alzheimer's can still sing this song word for word ❤️
@jephrokimbo9050
If you can record that via audio or video version I would highly recommend that. Peace to your Family!
@sallyconnolly9196
Same was my mother's favorite version she heard it when she was dying and she didn't even know it, and it was her send-off song couldn't be more beautiful 😥
@elvirastrozewski5230
Now I have tears in my eyes.... so cute and so sad