Melancholy Mood
Harry James and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Steals upon me in the night, forever taunts me
Oh, what a lonely soul am I, stranded high and dry
By a melancholy mood
Gone is every joy and inspiration
Tears are all I have to show, no consolation
All I can see is grief and gloom, till the crack of doom
Deep in the night I search for a trace
Of a lingering kiss, a warm embrace
But love is a whimsy, as flimsy as lace
And my arms embrace an empty space
Melancholy mood, why must you blind me
Pity me and break the chains, the chains that bind me
Won't you release me, set me free, bring him back to me
Oh, melancholy mood
The song "Melancholy Mood" by Harry James and His Orchestra is a heart-wrenching melody that speaks about a deep feeling of sadness and emptiness. The lyricist expresses how this melancholic mood is haunting and forever taunting, stealing all joy and inspiration, leaving nothing but tears and grief. The sheer loneliness is overwhelming, and the author seems to be stranded high and dry with no comfort.
The lyricist desires the warmth of love and the lingering kiss of a lover, but love is fickle and whimsical, leaving an empty space of longing. The author pleads with melancholy mood to release them, to set them free from the chains that bind them and to bring back their lover. The lyrics provoke strong emotions that resonate with anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak. The song highlights that one can feel so empty and alone even when surrounded by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Melancholy mood forever haunts me
A feeling of deep sadness stays with me all the time
Steals upon me in the night, forever taunts me
This feeling creeps up on me when I'm alone, and I can't escape it
Oh, what a lonely soul am I, stranded high and dry
I feel isolated and abandoned, with no one to turn to
By a melancholy mood
This feeling is the cause of my sorrow
Gone is every joy and inspiration
I have lost all my sources of happiness and motivation
Tears are all I have to show, no consolation
All I can do is cry, there's no comfort for me
All I can see is grief and gloom, till the crack of doom
I can't see anything positive, and it feels like this sadness will never end
Oh, melancholy mood
This feeling is overwhelming and all-consuming
Deep in the night I search for a trace
I spend my nights looking for any sign of the one I love
Of a lingering kiss, a warm embrace
Memories of our physical affection haunt me
But love is a whimsy, as flimsy as lace
Love is unpredictable and frail, like delicate lace
And my arms embrace an empty space
I'm left holding onto nothing, with no one to hold
Melancholy mood, why must you blind me
This sadness has consumed me to the point where I can't see anything else
Pity me and break the chains, the chains that bind me
I'm begging for someone to show me compassion and help me break free from this heavy feeling
Won't you release me, set me free, bring him back to me
I'm pleading for this feeling to go away and for my loved one to come back to me, so I can find happiness again
Oh, melancholy mood
This feeling is all-encompassing and inescapable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WALTER SCHUMANN, VICK R. KNIGHT
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