The Man I Love
Larry Adler Lyrics
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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
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'd never roam
Who would, would you?
And so all else above
I'm waiting for the man I love
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'd never roam
Who would, would you?
And so all else above
I'm waiting for the man I love
In Larry Adler's song "The Man I Love," the lyrics describe a woman's feelings and hopes for finding the love of her life. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and anticipation for meeting the man who will sweep her off her feet. The woman describes the man she dreams of as being big and strong, and she plans to do everything in her power to make him stay once he comes her way. The lyrics also allude to the fact that there is an unspoken connection between them, as they will say nothing but understand each other implicitly. She is hopeful that she will meet him soon, possibly on a Sunday or Monday, but she is certain that she will meet him one day. The simplistic lyrics appeal to the romantic notion that there is a person out there who will complete one’s life, and finding that person is the biggest dream one can have.
The song’s tone is wistful, looking forward to a future where the singer is happy and content. The woman dreams of a little home with the man she loves, where she would never leave. Her life with the man she loves would mean everything to her, all else being secondary. Overall, the lyrics of "The Man I Love" are a reflection of the human experience of waiting for love. The lyrics speak of a feeling that is universal, where everyone yearns to find that special someone with whom they can spend their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday he'll come along
One day a man will arrive in my life
The man I love
The man who will capture my heart
And he'll be big and strong
He will be physically impressive
And when he comes my way
When he finally arrives in my life
I'll do my best to make him stay
I will make every effort to keep him by my side
He'll look at me and smile
He will show his affection through a simple expression
I'll understand
I will recognize his feelings and his intentions
And in a little while
Soon enough, not too late or too early
He'll take my hand
He will make a move to initiate physical contact
And though it seems absurd
Even though it may sound crazy
I know we both won't say a word
We will not need to speak to communicate our emotions
Maybe I shall meet him
Perhaps I will encounter him
Sunday, maybe Monday, maybe not
It could be any day of the week, or not at all
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
However, I am confident I will find him eventually
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Perhaps Tuesday will be the day I finally meet him
He'll build a little home
He will construct a comfortable and cozy dwelling
Just meant for two
It will be specifically for the two of us
From which I'd never roam
I would never consider leaving
Who would, would you?
Does anyone really want to leave a place they feel at home in?
And so all else above
Despite all else in life
I'm waiting for the man I love
I am waiting for the man who will sweep me off my feet
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unastubbs4078
just beautiful!
@devonflyfisher
The woman we all love - and yes, I also bought the cd because of this song.
@garypautard1069
Woh! stop please tell me which CD that was ?
@lb8822
The glory of gershwin - larry adler
@kate4ever1
just beautiful.
@andrzejpiegat3084
Very sad, but what a beautiful song! Gershwin's work for centuries!
@orlandoleguizamon7431
Maravilloso bella música bellísima voz !!!!!
@Citylight74
The picture quality (sharpness) and tone is remarkable good. Better than what I have in my favorites :)!
@aliciapoderti390
que maravilla, Kate eterna: "Cathy, it's me Cathy", nunca dejas de admirarme...
@Katharinfinite
I Met The Man I Love, Loved Before My Physical Bith~My Birthday Today~ Ken <3 Thank You Kate Bush Brilliant ! <3