Until The Real Thing Comes Along
Frankie Laine;Buck Clayton Lyrics
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I'd slave for you
I'd be a beggar or a knave for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along
I'd gladly move
The earth for you
And its worth for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along.
With all the words, dear, at my command
I just can't make you understand
I'll always love you darling
Come what may
My heart is yours
What more can I say?
I'd lie for you
I'd sigh for you
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along
With all the words, dear, at my command
I just can't make you understand
I'll always love you baby
Come what may
My heart is yours
What more can I say?
I'd lie for you
I'd cry for you
I'd lay my body down and die tor you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along
The song "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" is a ballad about a man who is deeply in love with a woman but she doesn't seem to reciprocate his feelings. The song is an expression of his willingness to do anything for her, even if it means being a beggar or a knave. He declares that he would move the earth for her just to prove his love and its worth. The lyrics talk about his undying love for her and the lengths he would be willing to go to make her happy.
The lyrics express his frustration in not being able to make her understand his love. Despite his efforts to convey his feelings, she remains oblivious to his affection. The song ends with his declaration that he would even lay his body down and die for her if it meant anything to her.
The song was written by several songwriters, including L.E. Freeman, Mann Holiner, Alberta Nichols, and Sammy Cahn, who was later honored with an Academy Award for his contribution to the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd wait for you
I am willing to patiently wait for you
I'd slave for you
I am willing to work hard and tirelessly for you
I'd be a beggar or a knave for you
I am willing to sacrifice my dignity and social status for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along
Even though I am not sure this is true love, I am willing to settle for it until I find the real thing
I'd gladly move
The earth for you
To prove my love, dear
And its worth for you
I am willing to go to great lengths to demonstrate my love and affection towards you
With all the words, dear, at my command
I just can't make you understand
I'll always love you darling
Come what may
My heart is yours
What more can I say?
I am struggling to express my love to you, but even if you don't fully understand it, I will continue to love you through all situations
I'd lie for you
I'd sigh for you
I'd tear the stars down from the sky for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it involves dishonesty or impossible feats, because I am committed to our relationship until I find true love
I'd cry for you
I'd lay my body down and die tor you
If that isn't love, it will have to do
Until the real thing comes along
I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for you, even if it means giving my life, because I am devoted to our relationship until I find true love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: ALBERTA NICHOLS, L.E. FREEMAN, MANN HOLINER, SAMMY CAHN, SAUL CHAPLIN
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