... 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.
We'll Be Together Again
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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Do not forsake me oh my darling wet we'll along
I do not knows what fake awaits me
I only know I must be brave and I am face a man
Who hates me or lier cower and graving cower
Or lier or cower in my grave
Or a been thorn twist love and duty exposed and I lose
My fair hair beauty looked that big hand move along
Vall it would be my life for he's son & I'm not afraid
Of death but all what will I do if you live me
Do not forsake oh my darling you made that promises
Abroad do not forsake me oh my darling or though you
Greeve in don't think of livin' now that I need you
By my side. Wait long wait long wait long wait long
Wait long wait long...
In Frankie Laine's song We'll Be Together Again, the lyrics are a plea from a man to his lover not to forsake him on the day he must face a man who hates him. The man is facing a life-or-death situation and although he is not afraid of death, he is afraid of losing his love. The imagery of the big hand moving along and nearing high noon implies a Western setting and the reference to an interstate prison suggests the man may be a fugitive or outlaw.
The man acknowledges that he does not know what fate awaits him but he knows he must be brave in the face of danger. He is torn between love and duty and is unsure if he will be able to stay strong. The repetition of "wait long" at the end of the song suggests that he hopes to be reunited with his lover after the ordeal.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of desperation and fear as the man faces a daunting task, but also a sense of love and devotion to his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Do not forsake me oh my darling on the souren day
Please do not abandon me on the day of reckoning
Do not forsake me oh my darling wet we'll along
Please do not abandon me while we are still together
I do not knows what fake awaits me
I am uncertain about what fate has in store for me
I only know I must be brave and I am face a man
I am aware that I must be courageous as I confront an adversary
Who hates me or lier cower and graving cower
He despises me, and I fear both lying down in submission or dying a coward
Or lier or cower in my grave
I do not wish to lie or cower in my grave
Or a been thorn twist love and duty exposed and I lose
I may be torn between love and duty, and may suffer defeat
My fair hair beauty looked that big hand move along
As I watch the big hand on the clock move closer to noon, my thoughts turn to my beloved
Nearing high noon. He made a by wall interstate prison
As high noon approaches, I feel trapped like a prisoner
Vall it would be my life for he's son & I'm not afraid
The price for my freedom would be my life if I killed his son, but I am not afraid of death
Of death but all what will I do if you live me
While death does not scare me, the thought of you leaving me behind troubles me deeply
Do not forsake oh my darling you made that promises
Please stick to the promises you made and do not abandon me
Abroad do not forsake me oh my darling or though you
Even if you are grieving, please do not abandon me
Greeve in don't think of livin' now that I need you
Even though you may be grieving, do not think of leaving me now that I need you by my side
By my side. Wait long wait long wait long wait long
Please wait for me, and stay by my side as I confront my adversary
Wait long wait long...
Wait patiently for me, as I face this ordeal
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trombonology Erstwhile
One of Frankie's best records, for my money. This tune, undertaken in '46 by both Les Brown, with a Doris vocal, and The Pied Pipers, is really quite harmonically sophisticated; it deserves to be more widely known.
Elliot's Oldies
So beautiful!
Jan H. Maaso
Thanks for sharing. This is a phenomenal recording.
Rick Cohen
Brilliant ! One of my all-time favorite songs. Sinatra, who was second only to God, made a mistake by doing a version of this song.
Dan Celli
I believe He wrote the lyric's and his friend, the melody. Many people recorded this one, including, Nat Cole.
Fred
Love early Frankie Laine before he went to Columbia.
Dan Celli
YEP.
Hohnen Ford
wow this is unbelievable! anyone know who's on piano?
The78Prof
Probably his long-time arranger and accompanist Carl Fischer.
Dan Celli
I only collect early Frankie's Jazz style.