She was the first American singer to record at Abbey Road Studios in England. Her fan base even included Asia and the Philippines. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me?", "Your Cheating Heart," "Almost Always," and "Have You Heard?"
She married composer Tony Acquaviva in 1956. In 1964, she dropped out of the public eye to take care of him and did so until 1986, when Mr. Acquaviva passed away. She began to tour again in the 1990's. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Time on My Hands
Joni James Lyrics
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The moon is my light of love
In the night, I am quite a romancer
I find an answer above
To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
This is my imagination.
Time on my hands, you in my arms
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
Moments to spare for someone you care for
Our love affair for two
With time on my hands and you in my arms
And love in my heart all for you.
In Joni James's song "Time on My Hands," the lyrics portray a sense of yearning and romanticism. The opening lines describe the transition from day to night, where the fading daylight gives way to twilight. In this transitional period, the moon becomes a symbol of love, illuminating the singer's path. During the night, the singer feels like a hopeless romantic, seeking answers and solace from something beyond themselves. The lyrics suggest that the person they are addressing brings them comfort and serves as their inspiration, providing imaginative solace.
The chorus expresses a profound sense of longing and desire. With time on their hands and the person they love in their arms, there is nothing but love in their view. The phrase "you fall, once and for all" implies a sense of surrender and commitment, emphasizing that the singer's dreams will finally come true. They have moments to spare for someone they deeply care about, and their love affair is exclusively shared between the two of them. The overall sentiment conveyed is that with time on their side, and the person they love close to them, their hearts are filled with love, solely directed towards that person.
Line by Line Meaning
When the day fades away into twilight
As the sun sets and darkness approaches
The moon is my light of love
I find comfort and guidance in the moon's presence
In the night, I am quite a romancer
During the nighttime, I am filled with romantic notions and desires
I find an answer above
I seek solace and solutions from a higher power
To bring me consolation, you're my inspiration
You provide comfort and serve as my source of inspiration
This is my imagination
All of this is a product of my imaginative mind
Time on my hands, you in my arms
I have plenty of time and I am embracing you lovingly
Nothing but love in view, then you fall
Love is the only thing I see, and then you captivate me
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
Finally, my dreams will become a reality
Moments to spare for someone you care for
I have free moments that I can devote to someone I deeply care about
Our love affair for two
Our romantic relationship is only between the two of us
With time on my hands and you in my arms
With plenty of time and you being close to me
And love in my heart all for you
My heart is filled with love, all dedicated to you
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Written by: Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon, Vincent Youmans
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