It's Always You
Jimmy Van Heusen Lyrics
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I watch 'til a star breaks through
Funny, it's not a star i see
It's always you
Whenever i roam through roses
And lately i often do
Funny, it's not a rose i touch
If a breeze, caresses me
It's really you strolling by
If i hear, a melody
It's merely the way you sigh
Wherever you are you're near me
You dare me to be untrue
Funny, each time i fall in love
It's always you
The song 'It's Always You' composed by Jimmy Van Heusen in 1941 is a powerful expression of the unchanging love of a person for another. It speaks of a recurring event that happens every time the twilight sets in, the sighting of a star that's not a star at all but, instead, conjures up memories of a loved one. The singer's mind associates anything beautiful he sees in life, like a flower or a melody, with his love which only brings them more close. Even the faintest of wind passing by is an indication of his love's presence.
Moreover, the song gives a glimpse of the inner turmoil the singer goes through. He knows he can't stay away from his love no matter how hard he tries. His love keeps reminding him of his obligations and how he should be true but, this love is irresistible, and he keeps falling in love with his beloved over and over again. He's entranced and captivated by his love's aura that keeps surrounding him wherever he goes. The song brilliantly captures the essence of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever it's early twilight
During the early evening, when the sun is below the horizon
I watch 'til a star breaks through
I watch the sky until a star becomes visible
Funny, it's not a star i see
It's ironic that, despite looking for stars, something else draws my attention
It's always you
It's always thoughts of you that capture my mind
Whenever i roam through roses
Whenever I wander amidst flowers
And lately i often do
In recent times, it's something I commonly do
Funny, it's not a rose i touch
Ironically, I find myself not even noticing the roses I touch
It's always you
All my thoughts are of you when I am amidst the flowers
If a breeze, caresses me
If I feel a soft gust of wind
It's really you strolling by
I feel like you are walking by my side
If i hear, a melody
If I hear a song playing
It's merely the way you sigh
It sounds like the way you sigh when you're around me
Wherever you are you're near me
No matter where you are, I feel like you are close to me
You dare me to be untrue
You indirectly tempt me to be disloyal and love someone else
Funny, each time i fall in love
Ironically, every time I fall in love
It's always you
It's always thoughts of you that occupy my mind and heart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK TAYLOR, PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, JONATHAN HILDRETH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul Riofski
We had this LP when I was a kid; a super collection, right up there with Songs For Swinging Lovers. Great post, John!
John lambert
This guy put the sway in Swag, his voice is untouchable, pure liquid tonal beauty, Another East Coast treasure, Hoboken Nu Joisey
Jim Capone
Truly the greatest of all time! No one like Sinatra. No one swings a love song like Sinatra..No one has musical orchestrations like Sinatra.. Nelson Riddle, Billy May..the best!
Kinseydsp
Love This song! thank you very much!
Chris Thornton
Great song, thank you for sharing.
jim gilley
A great song from a great album, It's always you! I
missycake1
What lyrics!: Wherever you are you're near me, you dare me to be untrue, funny each time I fall in love - it's always you!
Jok Sal
Sy Oliver arrangements…
Dayse Pereira
Uma pena, está escrito assim este vídeo não está disponível.
makimaki papura
What band is this, Billy May. I didn't get the momo in the description.