this Jamie and that Jamie.
T… Read Full Bio ↴There are two Jamie Andersons:
this Jamie and that Jamie.
They're very different, but they would probably like each other if they met.
Maybe they're related.
Night In Tunisia
Jamie Anderson Lyrics
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As I gaze out of my window
At the moon in it's flight
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
In the still of the night
While the world lies in slumber
Oh the times without number
Do you love me
Just like I love you
Are you my life to be
That dream come true
Or will this dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Just like that moon growing dim
Way out on the rim of the hill
In the still of the night
The first verse sets the scene of a peaceful night, where the singer finds themselves gazing out of their window at the moon. In this quiet moment, their thoughts naturally gravitate towards someone they love. The imagery of the moon's flight, suggesting its movement across the sky, mirrors the movement of their thoughts drifting towards this person. The stillness of the night allows for introspection and longing.
As the world around them lies in slumber, the second verse expresses how many times the singer has found themselves in this state, thinking about this person. The repetition of "times without number" suggests that this is a recurring experience for them. It highlights the depth and intensity of their emotions. Despite the restful atmosphere, the singer's thoughts are filled with questions and uncertainties about their love.
The third verse dives into the singer's doubts and insecurities. They express their need for reassurance, asking if the person they love feels the same way towards them. They wonder if their love interest can be the fulfilling presence in their life that they yearn for – the dream come true. While the dream of being with this person is intense for the singer, they also acknowledge the possibility that it may vanish like the moonlight fading away on the horizon.
The final line of the song brings us back to the stillness of the night, paralleling the singer's feelings with the moon itself. The moon, symbolizing their love and hopes, grows dim on the edge of the hill. This dimming can be seen as a metaphor for the uncertainties and fears they face – the potential for their dream to become obscured or lost. It emphasizes the vulnerability and delicate nature of their emotions. In this moment, the lyrics capture the emotional turmoil and longing that the singer feels as they yearn for love and connection in the stillness of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
During the quiet and peaceful moments of the night
As I gaze out of my window
While I look attentively through my window
At the moon in its flight
Watching the moon as it moves across the sky
My thoughts all stray, stray to you
My mind wanders and continually focuses on you
While the world lies in slumber
While everyone else is asleep
Oh the times without number
The countless instances
When I say to you
When I express to you
Do you love me
Are you filled with love for me
Just like I love you
In the same way that I love you
Are you my life to be
Are you the one who will be my existence
That dream come true
The realization of that cherished dream
Or will this dream of mine
Alternatively, will this personal dream of mine
Will it fade way out of sight
Gradually become indistinct or disappear entirely
Just like that moon growing dim
Similar to the moon losing brilliance
Way out on the rim of the hill
Far away on the edge of the hill
In the still of the night
During the quiet and peaceful moments of the night
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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