Meditation
John McDermott Lyrics


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In my loneliness
When you're gone and I'm all by myself
And I need your caress

I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you're far away
I have only to close my eyes
And you are back to stay

I just think of you
And the sadness, that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings

Yes, I love you so
And that's for me, is all I need to know

I will wait for you
Till the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do

I will wait for you
Meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me

I will wait for you




Meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Meditation" by John McDermott is a poignant ballad which speaks about longing for someone who is far away. Through its heartfelt lyrics, the song expresses the emotions that we feel when we miss someone who is dear to us. In the opening lines of the song, the singer expresses his sense of loneliness when he is without his loved one - "In my loneliness, when you're gone and I'm all by myself and I need your caress".


The next few lines of the song convey how the singer copes with his loneliness by imagining his loved one holding him close - "I just think of you, and the thought of you holding me near, makes my loneliness soon disappear". He also points out that distance does not matter, and he can simply close his eyes and imagine his loved one being with him - "Though you're far away, I have only to close my eyes, and you are back to stay". The song concludes on a hopeful note, with the singer declaring his love for his beloved and vowing to wait for them no matter how long it takes - "I will wait for you, meditating how sweet life will be when you come back to me".


Overall, "Meditation" is a touching song that captures the essence of longing and missing someone who is far away. It speaks to the emotions that many of us have felt at some point in our lives, and its simple but evocative lyrics make it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

In my loneliness
During the moments when I am all by myself


When you're gone and I'm all by myself
When you are not around and I am left in solitude


And I need your caress
When I crave for your sweet touch


I just think of you
I simply bring to mind the memory of you


And the thought of you holding me near
The mental image of you embracing me closely


Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Speedily makes my isolation fade away


Though you're far away
Even though you are physically distant


I have only to close my eyes
I simply need to shut my eyes


And you are back to stay
And once more, you are here to remain


And the sadness, that missing you brings
The sorrow that arises from yearning for you when you're away


Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Swiftly dissipates and my heart rejoices


Yes, I love you so
Without a doubt, I love you deeply


And that's for me, is all I need to know
For me, that is all that's necessary to understand


I will wait for you
I will stay here for you


Till the sun falls from out of the sky
Until the sun disappears from the horizon


For what else can I do
What other choice do I have


Meditating how sweet life will be
Contemplating how beautiful our life together will be


When you come back to me
When you return to me


I will wait for you
I will stay here for you


Meditating how sweet life will be
Contemplating how beautiful our life together will be


When you come back to me
When you return to me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca

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