My One & Only Love
Louis Armstrong Lyrics


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The very thought of you makes my heart sing
Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
And you appear in all your splendor,
My one and only love.

The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
My one and only love.

The touch of your hand is like heaven,
A heaven that I've never known.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own.

You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.




I give myself in sweet surrender,
My one and only love.

Overall Meaning

Louis Armstrong's song "My One and Only Love" is a beautiful portrayal of the overwhelming emotions that come with true love. The very thought of the person we love can make our hearts sing, bringing a joy that seems to come only with the arrival of spring. It is as if our loved one appears in all their splendor, making our world brighter than ever before.


The shadows that fall in the hush of the night bring a sense of mystic charm, and when our loved one is in our arms, we feel their warmth and tenderness. The touch of their hand ignites a sense of heaven that we've never known before. The blush on their cheek when we speak is a sign that they are our own, forever and always.


The song highlights how our loved one fills our hearts with eagerness and desire. Every kiss they give sets our soul on fire and makes us feel like we're the only people in the world. With sweet surrender, we give ourselves completely to this one and only love, knowing that there is nothing else in the world that can bring such joy and fulfillment to our lives.


Overall, "My One and Only Love" is a song that perfectly captures what it feels like to be in love with someone. From the overwhelming emotions that come with being with them, to the sense of joy and fulfillment that we feel at the very thought of them, this song is a tribute to the beauty and power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

The very thought of you makes my heart sing
Your mere thought uplifts my spirit and fills me with joy.


Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
Your presence in my life is as refreshing and rejuvenating as the breeze of springtime.


And you appear in all your splendor,
When I see you, I am awestruck by your beauty and radiance.


My one and only love.
You are the only person I love and cherish.


The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
As night falls, the shadows cast a magical spell, making the moment more special.


In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
As we hold each other in the silence of the night, I feel a deep sense of contentment and peace.


I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
The touch of your lips feels delightful, and your tenderness is overwhelming.


My one and only love.
You are still the only person I love and cherish.


The touch of your hand is like heaven,
When you touch me, it feels like I'm in heaven.


A heaven that I've never known.
The love and intimacy we share is unlike anything I have ever experienced before.


The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Your shy smile when I talk to you tells me how much you adore me.


Tells me that you are my own.
The affectionate response you give me is proof of your love and commitment to our relationship.


You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Being with you makes me feel alive and stirs up an intense passion in my heart.


Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
Each kiss we share fills me with an intense passion for you, warming my soul and igniting a blaze within me.


I give myself in sweet surrender,
I give myself to you wholeheartedly, freely surrendering to the deep love and connection we share.


My one and only love.
You will always be the one I love and cherish, beyond compare.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Unison Rights S.L., Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Guy B. Wood, Robert Mellin

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detect9001

Louis has a very unique and beautiful voice, his voice touches the heart and soul. Rip Louis.

Acclizal

Just got Married on Oct 9th and this is our wedding song, it was also my grandparents wedding song (the Frank Sinatra version for them) it moves me everytime i listen to it. God bless you grandpa and RIP grandma love you both

BurgundyandBlue1111

Such a beautiful song....and his raspy voice is a lovely fit.

Damned One

This speaks to my heart... sigh have you ever loved somebody so much it hurts and makes you happy at the same time?! 😩😻😘

studbagl

Great version. I love the Coltrane-Hartman version as well.

Tom Richardson

I am going to add a vote for the Chick Corea version on Now He Sings....I think it is only on CD, not the original vinyl

Rafael Becerra

The Sting version surpass them all, for sure.

Garramedia

There is an almost "a capella" version by Michael Brecker that deserves to be heard also

sleepingAtPeace

His voice always bring me to a time that i've never experience but leaves me wondering to a sweet memories, spoke full of tenderness and was so nicely.

DEBORAH SPRINGER

what a gorgeous song can make a unlovely lady feel beautiful......perfect voice for the song.

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