West Side Story : One Hand One Heart
Larry Kert Lyrics
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Make of our hearts one heart
Make of our vows one last vow
Only death will part us now
Make of our lives one life
Day after day, one life
One hand, one heart
Even death won't part us now
Make of our lives one life
Day after day, one life
Now it begins, now we start
One hand, one heart
Even death won't part us now
The lyrics to "One Hand, One Heart" by Larry Kert and Carol Lawrence express the deep bond between two people who are committing their lives to each other. They speak of making one life out of two and making one vow that will never be broken, even in the face of death. The song is a powerful expression of love and commitment.
The first two lines of the song are particularly meaningful: "Make of our hands one hand / Make of our hearts one heart." These lines speak to the depth of connection that exists between the two people who are singing. By joining their hands and hearts together, they are becoming one in a profound way. The rest of the song builds on this idea, reinforcing the idea that these two people are now living one life together.
The last two lines of the song are especially poignant: "Now it begins, now we start / One hand, one heart / Even death won't part us now." These lines express the depth of commitment that these two people have made to each other. They are pledging to be together through thick and thin, and not even death will be able to separate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Make of our hands one hand
Let us join hands and become one entity
Make of our hearts one heart
Let our love and emotions fuse into one powerful force
Make of our vows one last vow
Let us combine our promises and commit to them together
Only death will part us now
Nothing can separate us, not even death
Make of our lives one life
Let us merge our individual lives and live as one
Day after day, one life
We will face life's challenges together, as a team
Now it begins, now we start
This is the start of our journey as a united couple
One hand, one heart
We are connected and committed to each other for life
Even death won't part us now
Our love is so strong that even death cannot break us apart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
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