My Reverie
Larry Clinton & His Orchestra Feat. Bea Wain Lyrics
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I can see that this love was meant for me
Only a poor fool never schooled in the whirlpool
Of romance could be so cruel as you are to me
My dreams are as worthless as tin to me
Without you life will never begin to be
So love me as I love you in my reverie
Make my dream a reality
Come to me in my reverie
Our love is a dream, but in my reverie
I can see that this love was meant for me
Only a poor fool never schooled in the whirlpool
Of romance could be so cruel as you are to me
My dreams are as worthless as tin to me
Without you life will never begin to be
So love me as I love you in my reverie
Make my dream a reality
Let's dispense with formality
Come to me in my reverie
Larry Clinton's song My Reverie is a song about unrequited love. The singer sings of how their love is a dream, a mere figment of their imagination. However, in their reverie, they can see that the love they feel is meant to be. It is a love that is true and pure. The singer pleads with the one they love, urging them to love them back. They lament how only a fool, someone not well-versed in the ways of romance, could be so cruel as to not see that their love is meant to be. The singer's dreams are worthless without their love, as only with them can life truly begin. They implore their love to make their dreams a reality and come to them, eschewing any formality that might hinder their love from blooming.
The lyrics themselves are simple yet poignant. The use of the word "reverie" is notable, as it refers to a state of daydreaming or meditation. This tells us that the singer's love exists only in their mind, as a figment of their imagination. The use of the word "whirlpool" to describe the world of romance is also interesting, as it suggests that love can be turbulent and overwhelming, much like a whirlpool. Through the use of these evocative words, Clinton conveys the depth of the singer's feelings and their intense desire for their love to be reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
Our love is a dream, but in my reverie
Although our love may seem like a dream, the thoughts and visions I have of you in my mind make it feel real and plausible.
I can see that this love was meant for me
Through my daydreams, I can feel that this love between us is not just a figment of my imagination, but something that is destined to be.
Only a poor fool never schooled in the whirlpool
Someone who has never experienced the intense emotions and feelings that come with being in love might never understand how painful it is to have those feelings not be reciprocated.
Of romance could be so cruel as you are to me
The emptiness and coldness that you show towards me hurts me deeply, and only someone who has never been in love could be so heartless.
My dreams are as worthless as tin to me
Without you in my life, my dreams and aspirations feel like they have no value or purpose, since you are the one thing that makes them worth striving for.
Without you life will never begin to be
My life will be incomplete and unfulfilled without you in it, and I will never truly be able to experience what it means to live a happy and fulfilling life.
So love me as I love you in my reverie
The love and affection I feel for you in my fantasies is sincere and true, and all I ask is for you to feel the same towards me in real life.
Make my dream a reality
Please make the dream that I have been holding onto for so long become a reality by reciprocating my love and giving me a chance to be with you.
Let's dispense with formality
Let's abandon any pretenses or superficialities that are keeping us apart, and just be honest with each other about our feelings and intentions.
Come to me in my reverie
Please come to me in my daydreams and make them a reality by being with me in real life, so that I can finally experience the love and happiness that I have been longing for.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Larry Clinton
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