The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise
Les Paul;Mary Ford Lyrics


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Dear one the world is waiting for the sunrise
Ev'ry rose is covered with dew
And while the world is waiting for the sunrise
In my heart is calling you

Dear one the world is waiting for the sunrise
Every little rose bud is covered with dew
And my heart is calling for you
The thrush on high his sleepy mate is calling




And my heart is calling you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Les Paul and Mary Ford's "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise" shows a sense of longing and yearning. The use of imagery of roses to describe how everything is covered in dew signifies the freshness and newness of a new day. The world is waiting for the sunrise, implying anticipation of something great to come, but in the singer's heart, there is a feeling of emptiness and a need for a significant other.


The lyrics highlight the importance of human connection and how it is more valuable than material possessions. The thrush on high is calling to its mate, which can be interpreted as a symbol of the singer's longing for a partner. The repeated line "my heart is calling you" emphasizes the depth of the singer's desire and need for companionship. The song's meaning can also be interpreted as a metaphor for the hope for the future and the belief that every day is a new opportunity for things to get better, but it can't be fully complete without a significant other.


Overall, the lyrics to "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise" is a beautiful and timeless expression of longing, hope and the yearning for connection that are relatable to everyone.


Line by Line Meaning

Dear one the world is waiting for the sunrise
Beloved, the world patiently awaits the dawn


Ev'ry rose is covered with dew
Every blooming flower is draped in morning mist


And while the world is waiting for the sunrise
Whilst the earth holds its breath for the daybreak


In my heart is calling you
My spirit longs for your presence


The thrush on high his sleepy mate is calling
The bird in a lofty perch beckons his drowsy companion


And my heart is calling you
And my being implores for you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST SEITZ, EUGENE LOCKHART, HARRY ALFORD

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

bradentonguy50

I know that nobody will believe me but I actually played a single song on the trumpet with Les Paul in 1984 when he played one night a week at Fat Tuesdays in NYC. I had been a professional trumpet player for 40 years. I took my trumpet with me to see him with the intention of asking him if I could please play one song with him because it was my lifetime dream. Incredibly, he graciously agreed.

When I got up on the stage I got very kind of giddy with excitement and awe. He asked me where I was from and I told him. Then he asked me what song I wanted to play. My mind raced for 5 seconds as I asked myself “what song could I possibly play on the trumpet which could possibly be compatible with Les on guitar, a drummer and an acoustic bass? All of a sudden, a song flashed into my mind that I remembered hearing on the radio around 1956 when I was 5 years old. I had not heard the song since then. So I said “How about ‘Walkin and Whistlin Blues’” Les howled with laughter and said “ I wrote that one but it flopped. Those were my cousin Harold’s feet on that recording”

So he vamped a few measures and I launched into the mournful melody.

When we finished the song The little audience of 100 or less gave me a wonderful round of applause which actually surprised me. The reason I was surprised was that I had played over 40 years as a sideman in innumerable bands for such events as galas, weddings etc and people who attend such events do not applaud the band.

Needless to say, those 3 minutes were the most electrifying, unforgettable and LUCKY minutes of my life.



PJ Riverdale

Love the live notes at the top of the recorded tack kick in.
Lester on Epiphone "Clunker".
At this point, the Gibson deal and eponymous guitar was still in the future.
Stills from their rehearsal segment for the broadcast also show a TV front Fender Pro Amp.
A largely pre battered Mary brightens up the tiny screen while early kaleidoscope effects play on her and Les.
Maybe we'll see this on ME TV. Or not.
Their TV " act" back then would have a "live" song and then " the hit" which would be them miming to the record.
"Sunrise" is considered by some to be better than "How High The Moon" with far more intricate guitar tracks.
They also mimed this one on their
" At Home With" filler show later on.



All comments from YouTube:

bradentonguy50

I know that nobody will believe me but I actually played a single song on the trumpet with Les Paul in 1984 when he played one night a week at Fat Tuesdays in NYC. I had been a professional trumpet player for 40 years. I took my trumpet with me to see him with the intention of asking him if I could please play one song with him because it was my lifetime dream. Incredibly, he graciously agreed.

When I got up on the stage I got very kind of giddy with excitement and awe. He asked me where I was from and I told him. Then he asked me what song I wanted to play. My mind raced for 5 seconds as I asked myself “what song could I possibly play on the trumpet which could possibly be compatible with Les on guitar, a drummer and an acoustic bass? All of a sudden, a song flashed into my mind that I remembered hearing on the radio around 1956 when I was 5 years old. I had not heard the song since then. So I said “How about ‘Walkin and Whistlin Blues’” Les howled with laughter and said “ I wrote that one but it flopped. Those were my cousin Harold’s feet on that recording”

So he vamped a few measures and I launched into the mournful melody.

When we finished the song The little audience of 100 or less gave me a wonderful round of applause which actually surprised me. The reason I was surprised was that I had played over 40 years as a sideman in innumerable bands for such events as galas, weddings etc and people who attend such events do not applaud the band.

Needless to say, those 3 minutes were the most electrifying, unforgettable and LUCKY minutes of my life.

Mark Berryhill

Too freakin cool. I love it!

bradentonguy50

@bus You are quite welcome. Young people today think that Les Paul is just the model of a guitar. They have no idea that he was a real person!

Casz

That's a great story. I enjoyed reading it.

James Carson

@bradentonguy50 On the contrary, I'm 23, and own several of Les Pauls records on both 45 and 78. One of my all time favourite musicians. Thanks for sharing your story!

Jesse .Sutton

There's something really special about the culture of 'sitting in' with another band. I used to be in the Monday night band at a blues club, but there was a much bigger club next door. One night, members of a touring band kept on coming over and jamming with us local boys during their set breaks, like they just COULDN'T play enough music. What a great night!

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Pickleman

1:07 is like a glimpse into the future of guitar playing, he's straight up shredding

William Forrest

Imagine seeing that guitar solo with the cool video effects back in 1951. You can't tell me that's not a preview of psychedelic rock and I bet few people watching it then knew what they were seeing.

Piano-ccc

So f-en true

R W

I was thinking the VERY same thing. Just imaging what that would have sounded like through all the different pedals we have today.

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