Unchained Melody
John Barry And His Orchestra Lyrics
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I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time,
Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much.
Are you still mine?
I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me.
Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea
To the open arms of the sea
"I'll be coming home, wait for me!"
Are you still mine?
I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me.
The song "Unchained Melody" by John Barry and His Orchestra is a love ballad that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The song begins with the singer expressing their deep love for their partner and how they have been longing for their touch. The passage of time has made the absence of their partner more difficult, and they question whether their love is still mutual. The singer pleads for their partner's love to be sent to them, wishing for a reunion.
The second verse utilizes metaphors to explain the loneliness that comes with being apart from one's love. The lonely rivers in the world flow to the sea, where they are embraced by the open arms of the water. The rivers symbolize those who are apart from their partners and the sea symbolizes the reunion they hope to have. The rivers sigh and ask for their partner to wait for them, promising that they will return one day.
Overall, the song expresses the yearning and longing for love that can come with distance and separation. The lyrics tell a timeless story of two lovers who are apart, but still deeply in love and hoping for a reunion.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my love, my darling,
Beloved, I have waited so long for your touch.
I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time,
I have yearned for your physical presence for a prolonged period of isolation and loneliness.
Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much.
The passage of time is excruciatingly sluggish, and it has the power to accomplish significant feats.
Are you still mine?
Do I still belong to you?
I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me.
I require your affection, and I implore that your love reaches me as quickly as possible, with divine guidance.
Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea
Desolate waterways move towards their final destination, the vast bodies of saltwater.
To the open arms of the sea
Towards the welcoming embrace of the ocean.
Lonely rivers sigh, "Wait for me, wait for me"
Neglected streams exhale, pleading, "Hold on for me, wait for me."
"I'll be coming home, wait for me!"
"I will return soon, please wait for me!"
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Written by: Alex North, Hyman Zaret
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