Finnish opera singer Karita Mattila is one of the world's premiere divas, having earned the title through consistent and solid work that astounds and mesmerizes audiences across the globe. Tall, athletic, and gifted with excellent vocal talent, she challenges herself both physically and intellectually with the roles she chooses. Able to sing in seven languages and to interpret a wide range of roles, Joshua Kosman of the San Francisco Chronicle praised her "stylistic elusiveness." Bridget Paolucci noted in American Record Guide that "Mattila moves easily on stage, giving her performances a sense of naturalness and fluidity. As an actress, she not only understands the depth and complexity of the characters, but has the extraordinary ability to communicate what she understands."
The Man I Love
Karita Mattila Lyrics
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Every night I dream a little dream,
And of course Prince Charming is the theme,
The he for me.
Although I realize as well as you
It is seldom that a dream comes true,
To me it's clear
That he'll appear.
Some day he'll come along,
The man I love
And he'll be big and strong,
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay.
He'll look at me and smile
I'll understand,
And in a little while,
He'll take my hand,
And though it seems absurd,
I know we both won't say a word
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not,
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
He'll build a little home
Just meant for two,
From which I'll never roam,
Who would, would you?
And so all else above
I'm waiting for the man I love.
In Karita Mattila's song "The Man I Love," the singer expresses her desire for a romantic partner, specifically a "Prince Charming" figure who will sweep her off her feet. She acknowledges that this dream may not come true, but she remains optimistic that someday, the man she loves will come into her life. She imagines him as being "big and strong," and when he does come into her life, she promises to do whatever she can to make him stay. She envisions a life with him, where they will build a home together and be together always.
The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful message about the human desire for love and companionship. The singer's longing for a romantic partner is something that many people can relate to, and the song captures the excitement and anticipation that comes with the search for love. The dream-like quality of the lyrics, with their repeated references to the "mellow moon" and the singer's hopes of meeting her love on a specific day of the week, add to the romantic atmosphere of the song.
Overall, "The Man I Love" is a timeless classic that taps into the universal human desire for love and companionship. Its lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, but they convey a powerful message about the importance of holding onto hope and never giving up on finding the love that we all long for.
Line by Line Meaning
When the mellow moon begins to beam,
At night when the moon is visible, I start to daydream.
Every night I dream a little dream,
I imagine scenarios in my head every night.
And of course Prince Charming is the theme,
My ideal partner is Prince Charming, like in fairy tales.
The he for me.
The one perfect for me is him.
Although I realize as well as you
I know as well as anyone
It is seldom that a dream comes true,
Dreams don't often come true.
To me it's clear
I am certain
That he'll appear.
That he will come into my life.
Some day he'll come along,
One day he will appear in my life.
The man I love
The one I truly care for.
And he'll be big and strong,
He will be masculine and sturdy.
And when he comes my way
When I finally meet him.
I'll do my best to make him stay.
I will work hard to keep him.
He'll look at me and smile
He will gaze at me and grin.
I'll understand,
I will comprehend what he means.
And in a little while,
Shortly after that
He'll take my hand,
He will grab my hand.
And though it seems absurd,
Even if it might appear ridiculous.
I know we both won't say a word
Neither of us will speak a single utterance.
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Perhaps I will meet him on Sunday.
Maybe Monday, maybe not,
Maybe on Monday or maybe not, I am uncertain
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
But I am sure that I will meet him eventually.
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Tuesday could be the day I get good news and meet him.
He'll build a little home
He will construct a small house.
Just meant for two,
Meant for only the two of us.
From which I'll never roam,
A place where I'll never want to leave.
Who would, would you?
Why would anyone want to leave such a place, would you?
And so all else above
Above everything else
I'm waiting for the man I love.
I am patiently anticipating meeting the man I adore.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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