... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
I'm in the Mood for Love
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love
Frankie T.'s song One Love World Love is all about being in love and basking in the presence of someone special. The first verse of the song "I'm in the mood for love, Simply because you're near me" speaks about how the feeling of love is heightened simply because the person one is in love with is near. The second line "Funny, but when you're near me, I'm in the mood for love" is more of an introspection about the feeling of love and how it arises even in the most mundane of situations.
The second verse of the song "Heaven is in your eyes, Bright as the stars we're under" vividly describes the intensity of the emotion felt when one is in love. The third line "Oh! Is it any wonder I'm in the mood for love?" is a rhetorical question that means to ask if it is surprising that such a beautiful feeling has been inspired by something equally beautiful. The fourth line, "Why stop to think of whether, This little dream might fade?" is a suggestion to forget about any doubts and just bask in the feeling while it lasts. The chorus "We've put our hearts together, Now we are one, I'm not afraid!" emphasizes unity and oneness in love. The final verse of the song "If there's a cloud above, If it should rain we'll let it, But for tonight, forget it! I'm in the mood for love" emphasizes that despite any form of negativity, love can still beam bright and that it's important to cherish the present moment of love irrespective of the circumstances around.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love
I am feeling an intense longing for emotional and physical closeness.
Simply because you're near me.
My emotional and physical proximity to you is the reason I am feeling this way.
Funny, but when you're near me
It may seem amusing, but it is a fact that when you are close to me, I feel this way.
Heaven is in your eyes
The love and warmth I see in your eyes are so pure that it reminds me of heaven.
Bright as the stars we're under
Your eyes shining bright with love are as captivating as the stars shining above us.
Oh! Is it any wonder
It should not be a surprise that your eyes are filling me with love and warmth.
Why stop to think of whether
There is no point in overthinking this moment and wondering if it will last.
This little dream might fade?
I am not going to question whether this moment of love and warmth will pass by quickly.
We've put our hearts together
We have formed an emotional and affectionate bond with each other.
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
We are now united and my feelings are not burdened by any fears or doubts.
If there's a cloud above
If there are any obstacles in our path to love and happiness.
If it should rain we'll let it
We will let any problems or difficulties pass us by and continue experiencing love and joy.
But for tonight, forget it!
For this moment, let's forget our worries and just revel in our love and closeness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh
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Wayne Arthur
A shame, it's a damn good version!