The Breeze and I
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Lyrics
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That you no longer care
The breeze and I are whispering goodbye
To dreams we used to share
Ours was a love song that seemed constant as the moon
Ending in a strange, mournful tune
And all about me, they know you have departed without me
And we wonder why, the breeze and I
The breeze and I
The song "The Breeze and I" is a poignant story about the last moments of a lost love affair. The singer personifies the wind as she notes how it seems to be echoing her own loneliness and despair. The singer and the breeze that is blowing seem to be in a collaborative harmony, expressing the pain of their loss. The singer is heartbroken and longing for something she feels that she's lost. The sad note of the song's melody reflects this feeling poignantly, underscoring the depth of her sadness.
The song’s opening lines “The breeze and I are sighing with a sigh that you no longer care” captures the universal yearning for a lost love. The singer believes that their love was as constant as the moon, yet it ended in a mournful tune. As she speaks about the past love shared, she hints at the possibility that the other party left without warning or without good reason, something which she and the breeze find mysterious. The resignation to their loss is implied in the phrase “whispering goodbye,” which is an indirect, yet final way of bidding farewell.
Line by Line Meaning
The breeze and I are saying with a sigh
The gentle wind and I are expressing our disappointment and sadness
That you no longer care
Because you no longer seem to have feelings for me
The breeze and I are whispering goodbye
The wind and I are bidding farewell
To dreams we used to share
To the aspirations we had together, which are now unfulfilled
Ours was a love song that seemed constant as the moon
Our relationship was like a beautiful love song, that we thought was unchanging and everlasting
Ending in a strange, mournful tune
But it has now come to an end in a sorrowful and unexpected way
And all about me, they know you have departed without me
Everyone around me is aware that you've left me alone
And we wonder why, the breeze and I
The wind and I are pondering and questioning why this has happened
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: ERNESTO LECUONA, AL STILLMAN
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@janeberleschabergjaneberle8901
Miss you, Uncle Bob! xxoo
@janeberleschabergjaneberle8901
Hi Jane! Thank you for the kind note. I have such a soft spot for my Uncle's voice, it's power and beauty. I appreciate your love for my uncle's music and I hope you'll watch for some of my uncle's music on my YouTube page soon! Happy Holidays, Jan
@musicrestore7791
I have autographed photos of Bob, Helen, and Jimmy! Bob has long been one of my favorite vocalists; ever since the first time I heard him and the band when I listened to 'Tangerine' I've been collecting their music and videos. Have you seen 'The Fleet's In' (1942)? It features Bob, Helen, and the entire band.
@janeberleschabergjaneberle8901
@@musicrestore7791 Thank you, Logan, for the great note! My Uncle Bob would be very pleased that you are such a fan. He had a powerful voice, much like my grandfather's. My father, Ray, possessed a slightly different quality than his big brother, Bob. They were both pioneers of the Jazz Era and contributed so much. Take good care and keep on listening! Best! Jan
@ahmedhabeeb692
RIP Bob Eberly all of us miss him as great voice
Ahmed from Egypt
@janeberleschabergjaneberle8901
@@ahmedhabeeb692 Thank you so much! Jan
@tanline6662
This song was recorded on April 18, 1940, in New York.
@mochawitch
This reminds me a bit of Bolero🌹🌹
@ABC_DEF
They didn't worry about plagiarism so much in those days!
@RobertSilvestri86
JD with assist by Ravel.✔️