You Belong To Me
Helen Foster Lyrics
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Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Just remember darling all the while
You belong to me
See the market place in old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember till your dream appears
You belong to me
Maybe you'll be lonesome too and blue
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Oh my darling till you're home again
You belong to me
I'll be so alone without you
Without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too
and blue
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Oh my darling till you're home again
You belong to me
Helen Foster's "You Belong To Me" is a song about distance and separation. It speaks of the yearning between two lovers who are apart, and the assurance that despite the physical distance and time apart, they still belong to each other. The singer invites her lover to experience the wonders of the world, but with a constant reminder that the beauty of the world is nothing without the presence of her love. The pyramids along the Nile and the tropic isle could be mesmerizing, but without the person she loves, the experience would be incomplete. The market place in Algiers and the photographs and souvenirs could remind of the times they had together, but again, nothing compares to being with the person they love. The separation only makes the longing stronger.
The chorus of the song is particularly strong in driving home the message of belongingness. The singer repeats the line "You belong to me" after each verse, emphasizing the point that no matter the distance and the time apart, they still belong to each other. The repetition of the line also makes the song very catchy and easily memorable.
Overall, "You Belong To Me" is a beautiful song about love, distance, and the assurance that love conquers all. It speaks of the human experience of longing and the strong connection between two people who are meant to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
See the pyramids along the Nile
Imagine the wonder of the ancient pyramids as you sail down the River Nile
Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Take in the beauty of a sunrise on a tropical island, soaking in its warmth and radiance
Just remember darling all the while
Despite being separated, remember that you are always in my heart
You belong to me
You are mine, and no distance or separation can change that
See the market place in old Algiers
Imagine the bustle and vibrancy of the markets in Algiers, full of life and color
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Share with me the memories of your travels through pictures and keepsakes
Just remember till your dream appears
Keep hope alive and remember that your dreams will come true one day
I'll be so alone without you
I will feel the ache of loneliness without you by my side
Maybe you'll be lonesome too and blue
I understand that you may also feel the same longing and sadness
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
Take flight and soar over the vast expanse of the ocean in a sleek, modern aircraft
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Witness the majesty of the rainforest as it glistens in the rain
Oh my darling till you're home again
Until we are reunited, my affection and love for you will endure
You belong to me
You are mine, forever and always
I'll be so alone without you
I will miss you and long for your return greatly
Without you
It will be difficult to be without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too and blue
I recognize that you may also experience feelings of isolation and sadness
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
Take to the skies and journey across the sea in a gleaming aircraft
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Experience the lush greenery of the jungle and its magnificence during rainfall
Oh my darling till you're home again
Until you are reunited with me, you remain dear to my heart
You belong to me
You are mine, and nothing can change that
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