Play Me
José Feliciano Lyrics


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She was morning and I was night time.
I one day woke up to find her lyin' beside my bed.
I softly said, "Come take me."
For I've been lonely, in need of someone
As though I'd done someone wrong somewhere, but I don't know where.
I don't know where, come lately
You are the sun, I am the moon,
You are the words, I am the tune, play me.

Song, she sang to me, song she brang to me,
Words that rang in me, rhyme that sprang from me warmed the night.
And what was right became me.
You are the sun, I am the moon,
You are the words, I am the tune, play me.

She was morning and I was night time.
I one day woke up to find her lyin' beside my bed.
I softly said, "Come take me."
So it was that I came to travel,
Upon a road that was thorned and narrow, another place,
Another grace would save me.
You are the sun, I am the moon,
You are the words, I am the tune, play me.





You are the sun, I am the moon,
You are the words, I am the tune, play me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of José Feliciano's song "Play Me" depict a profound love story between two people who seem to be the complete opposite of each other, but who complement each other perfectly. The song describes how the singer, who represents the night time, meets a woman who represents the morning. He wakes up one day to find her lying beside his bed, and he is taken by her beauty and warmth. He asks her to take him as he has been lonely and in need of someone. He feels like he has done someone wrong somewhere, but he doesn't know where.


The woman then sings a song to the singer that touches his soul and makes him feel alive. The song represents their love and how it brings light to the singer's darkness. He is the moon, and she is the sun, and together they form a perfect balance. The song's rhymes, which are represented by her words, inspire him to become his true self. He becomes the tune that she plays, and together, they create a beautiful harmony.


The song's last verse describes how the singer and the woman embark on a journey together. They travel on a thorny and narrow road, but they do it with grace and love. They become each other's salvation, and their love transforms them into better people. The song ends with the repeating lyrics, "You are the sun, I am the moon, You are the words, I am the tune, play me." This phrase establishes the idea that they are meant to be together and that their love is timeless.


Line by Line Meaning

She was morning and I was night time.
I was in a dark place in my life when she came along and brought light and hope.


I one day woke up to find her lyin' beside my bed.
I was surprised but incredibly happy to wake up and see her there with me.


I softly said, "Come take me."
I invited her to take me and be with me, to make me feel whole.


For I've been lonely, in need of someone
I've been feeling isolated and in need of true companionship.


As though I'd done someone wrong somewhere, but I don't know where.
I feel guilty and ashamed but I'm not sure why or where these feelings are coming from.


I don't know where, come lately
I'm not sure where I stand or what I need but I know that I need her in my life.


You are the sun, I am the moon,
You bring light and warmth to my life while I am the darkness that surrounds you.


You are the words, I am the tune, play me.
You are the inspiration and I am merely the vessel to bring your words to life. Guide me and let me be your instrument.


Song, she sang to me, song she brang to me,
She brought me a powerful and emotional song that touched my heart and soul.


Words that rang in me, rhyme that sprang from me warmed the night.
Her words and music filled me with passion and brought light to the darkness that surrounded me.


And what was right became me.
She helped me change and become a better person by showing me what was truly right.


So it was that I came to travel,
I left behind my old life and began a new journey with her by my side.


Upon a road that was thorned and narrow, another place,
The road ahead of us is difficult and full of challenges, but we will face them together.


Another grace would save me.
Her love and grace will save me from my inner turmoil and bring me peace and happiness.


You are the sun, I am the moon,
You bring light and warmth to my life while I am the darkness that surrounds you.


You are the words, I am the tune, play me.
You are the inspiration and I am merely the vessel to bring your words to life. Guide me and let me be your instrument.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND

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Comments from YouTube:

@donkuruppuarachchi5792

Beautiful song. The first time I heard around mid 80s. I am still listening and enjoying. Cheers

@willyvanmourik

Zo mooi !!!!

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