My Shining Hour
Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra Lyrics
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Calm and happy and bright,
In my dreams your face will flower
Through the darkness of the night.
Like the lights of home before me,
Or an angel watching o'er me
This will be my shining hour,
Till I'm with you again.
In the song "My Shining Hour" by Glen Gray, the singer looks forward to a moment in their life where everything is calm, happy, and bright. They describe this moment as their shining hour, a time when they can rest assured that everything is as it should be. Even in the darkness of the night, the singer finds comfort and solace in dreaming of their loved one's face. This image is compared to an angel watching over them, or the familiar lights of home. It is clear that the singer finds comfort and safety in the memory of their loved one, and this shining hour serves as a source of hope and optimism until they are reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
This will be my shining hour,
This moment or period of time will be the most outstanding and brilliant in my life, something that I will always cherish.
Calm and happy and bright,
During this time, I will feel tranquil, content, and positive, surrounded by positivity.
In my dreams your face will flower
While I'm asleep, your face will emerge and bloom in my thoughts, making me feel elated and joyful.
Through the darkness of the night.
Even during the dark hours of the night, I will remain optimistic, knowing that there is something incredible waiting for me.
Like the lights of home before me,
As if I'm seeing the lights of my home from afar, I will envision a bright future, and that allows me to move through these tough times.
Or an angel watching o'er me
In this hour of mine, an angel or a divine force will take care of me, supporting me through my journey.
This will be my shining hour,
Reiterating that this moment will be epic, and no force can deter me from enjoying it.
Till I'm with you again.
I will bask in the glory of this shining hour until we meet once again, with anticipation that the next time will be just as bright and joyful.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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