The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else
Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars Lyrics
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And all my daydreams have gone astray
I think about the one and only
Who's bound to find me some golden day
The one I love is coming along some day
And I'll have none except the one I love
He/She may be near or ever so far away
And though our meeting is left to chance
Until our meeting
I still will have my dream romance
And through the night I pray to the moon above
To please be kind and find the one I love
The lyrics to Louis Armstrong's "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else" express a feeling of longing and loneliness. The singer reflects on their current situation, where days seem long and nights feel empty. They have lost their daydreams, and their thoughts are consumed by the one person they truly love. This person is not currently with them, but they believe that someday, they will be united.
The singer expresses a sense of hope and optimism, firmly believing that the one they love will come into their life eventually. They declare that they will not settle for anyone else but the one they love. Despite the possibility of their loved one being near or far away, they remain faithful and committed.
While waiting for their encounter, the singer maintains a dreamy and idealized view of their romance. They pray to the moon above, asking for kindness and assistance in finding the one they love. This yearning for connection and longing for a future with their beloved is beautifully conveyed through Armstrong's soulful vocals and the poignant lyrics of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
When days are long and nights are lonely
During difficult and lonely times
And all my daydreams have gone astray
When all my hopes and dreams have been shattered
I think about the one and only
I reflect on the person who holds a special place in my heart
Who's bound to find me some golden day
Who will eventually come into my life and bring me happiness
The one I love is coming along some day
The person I deeply care for will arrive at some point in the future
And I'll have none except the one I love
I will only accept the love of that particular person
He/She may be near or ever so far away
They could be nearby or even in a distant location
But I'll have none except the one I love
But I will remain devoted solely to the person I hold dear
And though our meeting is left to chance
Although the circumstances of our encounter are uncertain
Until our meeting
Until we have the chance to meet
I still will have my dream romance
I will continue to cherish and hold onto my idealized love
And through the night I pray to the moon above
During the nighttime, I earnestly beseech the moon for guidance
To please be kind and find the one I love
To kindly help me in finding and reuniting with the person I love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Bronislaw Kaper, Gus Kahn, Walter Jurmann
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