You're the One
Lena Horne;Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra Lyrics
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So why can't we be lonely together?
The night is young and while it grows older
We can't forget crying on each other's shoulder.
The sky's cloudy 'cause we're lonely,
But soon we'll see a change in the weather,
Two lonely hearts beating as one,
Can be miserable and still have a lot of fun.
The song "You're the One" by Lena Horne with Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra is a classic romantic ballad that speaks to the loneliness of two individuals who are looking for companionship. The lyrics suggest that despite the loneliness they both feel, they can come together and share their feelings, providing comfort to each other. The tone of the song is somewhat melancholic, but there is a sense of hopefulness in the lyrics, as if the two individuals may find happiness together.
The opening lines of the song, "You're lonely and I'm lonely, so why can't we be lonely together?" indicate that both the man and the woman are feeling isolated and alone. The lyrics suggest that they are both in need of someone to share their loneliness with. The next line, "The night is young and while it grows older we can't forget crying on each other's shoulder," reinforces this loneliness, but also hints at a sense of connection between the two individuals.
As the song continues, we learn that the two people's loneliness is affecting the weather, as the sky is cloudy. But the lyrics also suggest that there is hope for the two to find happiness together. The final lines of the song, "Two lonely hearts beating as one, can be miserable and still have a lot of fun," suggest that despite their initial loneliness, the two individuals could find joy in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
You're lonely and I'm lonely,
Both of us are experiencing loneliness.
So why can't we be lonely together?
Instead of being lonely alone, we can be lonely together.
The night is young and while it grows older
Although time is passing, it is still early in the night.
We can't forget crying on each other's shoulder.
We have been there for each other in times of need and sadness.
The sky's cloudy 'cause we're lonely,
Our emotions are impacting the environment around us (i.e. weather).
But soon we'll see a change in the weather,
Our moods will improve, and the weather will reflect that change.
Two lonely hearts beating as one,
We are coming together as a united front.
Can be miserable and still have a lot of fun.
Although we may not be happy in our current state, we can still enjoy each other's company and find joy in the moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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