My Cherie Amour
Freelon Nnenna Lyrics
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My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
The lyrics of "My Cherie Amour" by Freelon Nnenna express unrequited love and longing for someone who the singer adores, but who is distant and seemingly unaware of their presence. The use of "cherie amour" (which means "my dear love" in French) gives the song a romantic and dreamy quality. The first verse describes the subject of the singer's affection as "lovely as a summer day" and "distant as the milky way". This juxtaposition represents the emotional disconnect between the two, but also highlights the unattainable beauty of their love interest.
The second verse continues to express the singer's longing and frustration, as they wish they could be noticed by the object of their affection. The repetition of "my cherie amour" and "how I wish that you were mine" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's feelings. The final verse implies a glimmer of hope, as the singer dreams of someday being noticed and loved by their cherie amour. The song ends with the same repeating melody, creating an unresolved tension and leaving the listener with a sense that the story is not yet over.
Line by Line Meaning
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My beloved, you are as beautiful as a summer day.
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My beloved, you seem so far away like the distant stars of the Milky Way.
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
My beloved, you are adorable and beautiful.
You're the only girl my heart beats for
You are the only one I love and desire.
How I wish that you were mine
I long for you and wish that you were mine.
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I have seen you in a cafe or on a crowded street.
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
I have been close to you, but you have not paid attention to me.
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
My beloved, please tell me how you could ignore my love for you.
That behind that little smile I wore
You did not notice the love behind my little smile.
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Perhaps one day, you will recognize me amongst the crowd.
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Perhaps one day, I will be able to share your distant world.
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
Oh, beloved, pretty little one that I adore.
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm.
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy
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