Auld was born in Toronto, but lived in the United States from the late 1920s onward, and was most noteworthy for his work with Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Erroll Garner, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Porcino, Billy Eckstine, Tiny Kahn, Frank Rosolino, and many others. Primarily a swing saxophonist, he did many big band stints in his career and led several big bands, including Georgie Auld and His Orchestra and Georgie Auld and His Hollywood All Stars. Georgie Auld also played some rock'n'roll working for Alan Freed in 1959.
In 1977 he played a bandleader in the box-office failure New York, New York and also acted as a technical consultant for the film.
Be My Love
Georgie Auld Lyrics
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This need that you and you alone create
Just fill my arms the way you've filled my dreams
The dreams that you inspire with ev'ry sweet desire
Be my love, and with your kisses set me burning
One kiss is all I need to seal my fate
And hand in hand, we'll find love's promised land
There'll be no one but you, for me eternally If you will be my love
Be my love, for no one else can end this yearning
This need that you and you alone create
Just fill my arms the way you've filled my dreams
The dreams that you inspire with ev'ry sweet desire
Be my love, and with your kisses set me burning
One kiss is all I need to seal my fate
And hand in hand, we'll find love's promised land
There'll be no one but you, for me eternally
In this song, Georgie Auld conveys a deep sense of yearning and desire for love, and he seeks that love from a particular person who holds the key to fulfilling that longing. He implores this person to be his love, insisting that no one else can fill the void that only they can satisfy. He expresses the intensity of his desire by comparing the way this person fills his arms to the way they fill his dreams, and he is inspired by their every sweet desire. He acknowledges that a single kiss could seal his fate, and he envisions a future where they journey hand in hand, finding love's promised land together for all eternity.
The lyrics of this song are beautifully poignant, with a nostalgic and romantic feel that captures the essence of love and longing. The melody is smooth and enchanting, drawing the listener in and heightening the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my love, for no one else can end this yearning
I need you and only you to fill this void in my heart.
This need that you and you alone create
You are the only one who can satisfy this longing inside of me.
Just fill my arms the way you've filled my dreams
I want to hold onto you just as tightly as I've dreamed of having you.
The dreams that you inspire with ev'ry sweet desire
You are the one who sparks my desires and fuels my aspirations.
Be my love, and with your kisses set me burning
Your affection is all I need to ignite my passion for you.
One kiss is all I need to seal my fate
A single kiss from you will determine my future with you.
And hand in hand, we'll find love's promised land
Together, we will discover a place of everlasting love and happiness.
There'll be no one but you, for me eternally
I want to spend the rest of my life with only you, for all of eternity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul McCartney
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