Unchained Melody
Gene Vincent The Blue Caps Lyrics
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I've hungered for your touch
A long lonely time
Time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you, still mine?
I need your love
God speed your love to me
Lonely rivers flow to the sea
To the sea
To the open arms of the sea
Lonely rivers cry
"Wait for me, wait for me"
I'll be coming home wait for me
Oh my love, my darling
I've hungered for your touch
A long lonely time
I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me
The song "Unchained Melody" by Gene Vincent speaks to the longing of a person who is separated from their loved one. The singer of the song expresses his intense desire for the touch of his beloved, a feeling that has been fueling his loneliness for a long time. He is worried that time is passing by so slowly, and he wonders if his loved one still thinks of him as he does. In the chorus, he pleads for the return of his love and wishes that God would speed his love to him.
The song's lyrics draw from the idea of the rivers that flow to the sea, emphasizing that the singer's return home is inevitable. The rivers are personified, and they become a metaphor for the singer's longing for his loved one. The song speaks to the universal human experience of longing for a lost love, and the feeling of not being complete without that person.
Overall, "Unchained Melody" encapsulates the experience of intense longing and desire for a lost love, and the idea that time can only ease the pain for so long. The song is a timeless classic that has been covered extensively and continues to be a favorite among listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my love, my darling
Addressing the one you love with affection.
I've hungered for your touch
Longing for physical contact with the one you love.
A long lonely time
Feeling isolated and alone without the presence of your loved one.
Time goes by so slowly
The passage of time feels slow and unending when you're longing for someone.
And time can do so much
Time has the power to heal wounds and change situations.
Are you, still mine?
Questioning the continuation of the relationship and if your love is still reciprocated.
I need your love
Acknowledging the importance of love and one's need for it.
God speed your love to me
Wishing for the swift arrival and intensity of love from the other person.
Lonely rivers flow to the sea
The emptiness and longing inside expressed metaphorically by comparing oneself to a river flowing towards the vastness of the sea.
To the open arms of the sea
The vastness of the sea used to represent the depth of one's desire and longing.
Lonely rivers cry
Heartache expressed metaphorically by comparing oneself to a river that cries out in pain and loneliness.
"Wait for me, wait for me"
Message to one's loved one to wait for them to return and end the loneliness.
I'll be coming home wait for me
Promise to return home to be with the one you love.
Oh my love, my darling
Repeating the opening line as an emphasis on the love and yearning for the other person.
I need your love
Repetitive statement to state the seriousness of this need.
God speed your love to me
Final plea and wish for the arrival of love.
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jenniferwiggins1
Love this, love Gene. He also does a fab version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, his ballads were beautiful.
Denis vanouk
Superbe ses ballades , quelle mélodie et cette voix magnifique qu'il se sert comme d'un instrument un régal. Tu sais Gene on t'oublie pas en France tu y a tellement laissez de souvenirs .
Matthew Baker
Beautifully sung by the legend that is Gene Vincent,sad that ended in the way it did for him, nevertheless a true Rock n Roll Great.
J Martin
Ahhh! Marvelous job Gene Vincent! Still have that Record Album! 🌈💖
Gene Vee
One of the best of Gene.
Steve Vanorden
what a great job.surprised this wasnt monster hit for him
jenny_jenny_nc
🌹Sweet Gene🌹
A true master and a unique individual.
INDIVIDUAL. Beautiful Gene.
marcomarchi7756
For me it is the best version of this song! A touch of slow rock on a classic romantic song!
Josef Kopacz
Bobby Hatfield is the owner of this song but Gene's version is unique it's cool and different. No 2 for me.
philippe dubocage
merveilleuse version très épurée ! sublime !