The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else
Isham Jones And His Orchestra Lyrics
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She means her tender songs for somebody else
And even when I have my arms around her
I know her thoughts are strong for somebody else
The hands I held belong to somebody else
I'll bet they're not so cold to somebody else
It's worse to fall in love by yourself
The one I love belongs to somebody else
The one I love belongs to somebody else
The lyrics to "The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else" by Isham Jones And His Orchestra depict a heart-wrenching situation where the singer is deeply in love with someone who is already committed to someone else. The song explores the painful reality of being in a one-sided love affair.
The opening line, "The one I love belongs to somebody else," sets the tone for the entire song, highlighting the unattainable nature of the singer's affection. Despite harboring strong feelings for this person, they are reminded time and again that their love is meant for someone else. The lyrics suggest that the person they love has dedicated their affectionate gestures and songs to another, emphasizing their emotional bond with someone other than the singer.
Even when the singer finds solace in holding their love interest, they are aware that the thoughts and emotions of their beloved are solely for someone else. The hands they hold, which should symbolize intimacy and connection, belong to another person who they presume treats them better. This realization leaves the singer feeling alone and abandoned, as they pine for the unrequited love they desire but cannot have.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey the sense of longing and heartache that accompanies loving someone who belongs to another. The singer's plea implies the difficulty of finding happiness when their heart is fully invested in someone who is unavailable.
Line by Line Meaning
The one I love belongs to somebody else
The person I deeply care for is in a romantic relationship with someone else
She means her tender songs for somebody else
When she sings heartfelt songs, she dedicates them to someone other than me
And even when I have my arms around her
Even when I embrace her physically
I know her thoughts are strong for somebody else
I am aware that her emotional attachment is directed towards another person
The hands I held belong to somebody else
The physical connection I felt while holding her hands actually belongs to another person
I'll bet they're not so cold to somebody else
I imagine that her hands don't feel as distant or unfeeling to the person they truly belong to
It's tough to be alone on the shelf
Feeling isolated and unwanted is a difficult experience
It's worse to fall in love by yourself
It is even more painful and challenging to develop strong romantic feelings without reciprocation
The one I love belongs to somebody else
The person I deeply care for is still in a romantic relationship with someone else
The one I love belongs to somebody else
The person I deeply care for continues to be in a romantic relationship with someone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Bronislaw Kaper, Gus Kahn, Walter Jurmann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Remi-B-Goode
thanks for the discovery of this tune!
@monkeytennis7477
I love the flip side of this 78, Wop Blues, it's awesome! 🤓
@waltergray7722
Fantastic post.
Thank you for sharing this gem.
@Trombonology
One of Isham's most famous and poignant compositions, this gem was later often taken at a more languid tempo, to emphasize the torch song quality in Kahn's lyrics. I doubt that the flappers and sheiks gave thought to the sad title when they danced to this early, peppy treatment.
@edszewczyk
I like the peppy treatment.
@Trombonology
@edszewczyk Me, too!
@user-mp3lt9ib8d
Looks like your a real good music enjoyer, i see you in every music that i love.
@davidalen2590
@@edszewczyk Me too!
@antong.-f.8204
A fine version by the Jones combination. Now, Sinatra and Dorsey also cut a great dance version of this tune without emphasizing the torch song element of the lyrics.
@jkcae7644
What am interesting begin. I only know this tune from the story about Gus Kahn with Danny Thomas and Doris Day