Yours Is My Heart Alone
Itzhak Perlman/Oscar Peterson Lyrics
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And without you, life holds no charm.
Yours every thought I own,
Our love the theme of every dream.
All that makes life seem worthwhile
Dwells in your eyes and the spell of your smile.
There is no song half so sweet to me
As your voice whispering I love you dear.
The lyrics of Itzhak Perlman/Oscar Peterson's song Yours is My Heart Alone speak about the depth of love and affection that the singer holds for their beloved. The opening line itself showcases the intensity of the emotions involved, with the singer claiming that their heart belongs solely to the person they love. Without them, life holds no charm, indicating that the presence of the beloved is essential for the singer's happiness and fulfillment.
The next line further emphasizes this point, with the singer claiming that they own every thought of their beloved. The love shared by the two is the theme of every dream, underscoring how deeply entrenched love is in their life. The third line talks about how everything that makes life seem worthwhile - joy, beauty, and happiness - dwells in the eyes of the beloved and is encapsulated by their smile.
The final line speaks about the sweetness of the person's voice, especially when they whisper the words "I love you dear." The simplicity of the phrase, combined with the intensity of the emotion behind it, makes it the most beautiful and cherished song for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Yours is my heart alone
My heart belongs to you and you alone, and I have given it to you willingly.
And without you, life holds no charm.
My life loses its magic without you and becomes dull and meaningless.
Yours every thought I own,
Every thought I have revolves around you, and I cherish them all.
Our love the theme of every dream.
In my dreams, our love is always the central theme and it fills me with joy.
All that makes life seem worthwhile
Everything that brings value and meaning to my life is embodied in you.
Dwells in your eyes and the spell of your smile.
The essence of my happiness is reflected in your eyes and smile, and they enchant me.
There is no song half so sweet to me
None of the songs I have heard are as sweet to me as the sound of your voice.
As your voice whispering I love you dear.
When you whisper 'I love you dear' to me, it fills me with immense joy and love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HARRY B. SMITH, FRANZ LEHAR, LUDWIG HERZER, FRITZ LOEHNER
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