... 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.
That's My Desire
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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And reminisce with you that's my desire.
To meet where gypsies play, down in that dim cafe,
And dance 'till break of day that's my desire.
We'll sip a little glass of wine, I'll gaze into your eyes divine.
I'll feel the touch of your lips pressing on mine.
To hear you whisper low just when it's time to go,
The lyrics to Frankie Laine's song "That's My Desire" reveal a longing for a romantic reconnection with a lover from the past. The singer wishes to spend one night in their old rendezvous, reminiscing and reliving their past memories together. This desire is so strong that the singer even mentions meeting at a place where gypsies play in a dim cafe, a setting that suggests a romantic and exotic ambiance conducive to passionate dancing that will last until the break of day.
The lyrics also unveil an intense desire to be near their lover, to sip wine together and to gaze into each other's eyes, enjoying every moment of being with each other. The lines, "I'll feel the touch of your lips pressing on mine," suggest a physical intimacy that the singer yearns for deeply. The final line in the lyrics, "To hear you whisper low just when it's time to go, Cherie, I love you so, that's my desire," encapsulates the essence of the song. It speaks of a love that is unrequited but still alive and burning inside, waiting for the right moment to regain its former intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
To spend one night with you in our old rendezvous,
I yearn for the chance to spend a night with you at the place where we used to meet.
And reminisce with you that's my desire.
I want to chat and think back on old times together.
To meet where gypsies play, down in that dim cafe,
I long for us to reunite at a shadowy cafe brimming with musicians and artists.
And dance 'till break of day that's my desire.
I dream of swaying to the rhythm of music with you until morning comes.
We'll sip a little glass of wine, I'll gaze into your eyes divine.
We'll share a cup of wine and I'll gaze lovingly into your mesmerizing eyes.
I'll feel the touch of your lips pressing on mine.
I anticipate the sensation of your lips touching mine.
To hear you whisper low just when it's time to go,
As it draws near closing time, I want to hear you murmur softly to me.
Cherie, I love you so, that's my desire.
Sweetheart, I deeply adore you, and that is the essence of my wish.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HELMY KRESA, CARROLL LOVEDAY
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Harold Malaby
My Mom and Dad long gone now but inside my Dad's wedding bad my Mom had inscribed "you're my desire". They were married in 1948 and we're married 66 years till death separated them. My Dad lived another year and died of a broken heart he just wanted to be with her. ❤️
clarence fender
Frankie will always be my favorite singer!
mintrecords4ever
Great upload, a real history lesson for the younger generation LOL. Listen, what a classic by the late Frankie Lane. "THAT'S MY DESIRE" covered by a zillion artists, including some great doowop versions! Happy and safe Holidays for you and your family!
The78Prof
Glad you enjoyed it...best wishes!
John Erwin
They don’t make them like this anymore.
LoveBANFF1974
Beautiful absolutely the best rendition of his !!
Big Bad White Cracker
I remember the re-recording being played on music of your life stations 40 years ago. This is my intro to the original 🎉
Alyssa Bradshaw
I love this song.
LoveBANFF1974
I agree !!!
sessylu80sboy
One great song from a great singer.