The Twelfth Of Never
Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains Lyrics
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I need you, oh my darling, like roses need rain
You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell you true
Until the Twelfth of Never, I'll still be loving you
Hold me close, never let me go
Hold me close, melt my heart like April snow
I'll love you 'til the clover has lost its perfume
I'll love you 'til the poets run out of rhyme
Until the Twelfth of Never and that's a long, long time
Until the Twelfth of Never and that's a long, long time
In "The Twelfth of Never" by Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains, the singer emphasizes that his or her love for the listener is infinite and eternal. The opening lines pave the way for the rest of the love ballad as they answer how much the singer needs the listener. The comparison of needing the listener like roses need rain is a heartfelt symbol of their love's necessity. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Hold me close, never let me go," as a declaration of the desire for an enduring and loving relationship.
The second stanza of "The Twelfth of Never" brings in poetic imagery to reinforce the eternal nature of the singer's love. The bluebells, clover, and poets all represent natural beauty, fragrance, and skill that fades in time, but the singer's love persists. The last line of the song concludes and emphasizes that the singer's love will last until the very end of time. The song's romantic and timeless message inspires and captivates any listener.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me how much I need you, must I explain?
My love for you is so intense that I cannot put it into words.
I need you, oh my darling, like roses need rain
Your presence in my life is vital, just like how rain is essential to help roses grow and blossom.
You ask how long I'll love you, I'll tell you true
My love for you is infinite, and there is no limit to the amount of love I have for you.
Until the Twelfth of Never, I'll still be loving you
My love for you will endure everything, even until a time that doesn't exist, the Twelfth of Never.
Hold me close, never let me go
You are the only one for me, and I want you to hold me close and never let me go.
Hold me close, melt my heart like April snow
Your love has the power to melt my heart just like April snow does, and I want to feel that warmth forever.
I'll love you 'til the bluebells forget to bloom
My love for you will never fade away, and it will last until the end of time, even if bluebells don't bloom anymore.
I'll love you 'til the clover has lost its perfume
My love for you will remain always, even if the clover loses its fragrance.
I'll love you 'til the poets run out of rhyme
My love for you is so profound that even if poets can't find new ways to describe it, my love will continue.
Until the Twelfth of Never and that's a long, long time
My love for you is everlasting, and it will remain as long as time itself, even beyond the Twelfth of Never.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, GUY WEBSTER/WEBSTER MUSIC, Global Talent Publishing
Written by: PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER, JERRY LIVINGSTON
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