Love of My Life
Louis Prima and Keely Smith with Sam Butera and The Witnesses Lyrics
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Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending
It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me
It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream
The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow
Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem
So for the present, dear, we'll have to part
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love
Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you
Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you
Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed
My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo
Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning
Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day
Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight my love
Louis Prima's "Love Of My Life" is a tender and heartfelt love song about parting ways with a loved one. The lyrics tell the story of a beautiful moment shared by two people who are about to say goodbye. The first verse paints a picture of a romantic evening under the stars. The moon is setting and the couple's time together is coming to an end. It was heavenly for the singer to hold the person he loves, but now it's time to say goodnight. The second verse takes a different tone as the singer says goodnight to a child. He urges the child to go to sleep and promises to be there with them in their dreams. The singer says goodnight to the child's toys and pets as well, ensuring that they are all safe and sound.
The lyrics of "Love Of My Life" are simple yet poignant. They express the sentimentality of parting ways with a loved one, whether it be a partner or a child. The use of the imagery of the stars, the moon, and the toys and pets adds to the overall tenderness of the song. The lyrics convey the singer's care and concern for those he loves and his longing to be with them in their dreams.
Overall, "Love Of My Life" is a timeless classic that showcases Louis Prima's talents as a songwriter and performer. It is a song that can be appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds for its universal themes of love, loss, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodnight my love, the tired old moon is descending
I bid farewell to you tonight as the moon gradually sets in the sky, implying the end of our moment together.
Goodnight my love, my moment with you now is ending
With sadness in my heart, I say goodbye to you as our time together reaches its conclusion.
It was so heavenly, holding you, close to me
Being beside you feels like heaven, especially since I get to hold you tight and keep you close to me.
It will be heavenly to hold you again in a dream
I look forward to dreaming of you and experiencing the same feeling of bliss when I get to hold you again in my dreams.
The stars above have promised to meet us tomorrow
The stars in the sky have assured us of their presence when we meet again tomorrow, bringing us hope and excitement for the future.
Till then my love, how dreary the new day will seem
Until the moment we meet again, the new day will seem unappealing and dull without your presence.
So for the present, dear, we'll have to part
We will have to say our goodbyes for now, but it's not forever. It's only temporary and we are still together in each other's hearts.
Sleep tight, my love, goodnight, my love
Sleep peacefully my dear, as I say farewell to you for tonight. I will always love you.
Remember that you're mine sweetheart
Keep in mind that you belong to me and I to you, my dearest. We are united in our love for each other.
Goodnight my love, your mommy is kneeling beside you
Sleep well my love, your mother is beside you to watch over you and keep you safe during the night.
Goodnight my love, to dreamland the sandman will guide you
Sweet dreams my love, the sandman will lead you into the world of dreams where you can find rest and peace.
Come now you sleepyhead, close your eyes, and go to bed
It's time for you to sleep now as you feel drowsy; shut your eyes and go to bed to recharge and refresh yourself.
My precious sleepyhead, you mustn't play peek-a-boo
You are my precious sleepyhead, so you shouldn't be playing peek-a-boo or trying to stay awake too long. It's time to rest.
Goodnight my love, your little Dutch dolly is yawning
Goodnight my love, even your Dutch doll is yawning as she is sleepy too, joining you in getting ready for slumber.
Goodnight my love, your teddy bear called it a day
Sleep well my love, even your teddy bear has called it a night and is resting now. We should do the same.
Your doggy's fast asleep, my but he's smart
Even your pet dog is sound asleep, he knows when it's time to rest and so should we, my love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: Harry Revel, Mack Gordon
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