The Shadow of Your Smile
Maria Augusta Lyrics
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When you have gone
Will color all my dreams
And light the dawn
Look into my eyes my love and see
All the lovely things you are to me
Our wistful little star
It was far, too high
And so did I
Now when I remember spring
All the joys that love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile
"The Shadow of Your Smile" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that speaks of the lasting impact that a loved one has on a person even after they have physically left. The singer compares the presence of their love to the light of the dawn, which colors their dreams with love and happiness even after their love has departed. They ask their love to look into their eyes and see all the beautiful things they are to them, which implies the deep love and connections the two people share.
The analogy of a wistful little star that was too high and a teardrop kissing the lips of the person adds a layer of vulnerability and fragility to the song. The memories of spring and the joys love can bring that the singer recalls will always be associated with the shadow of their love's smile. Hence, even in the absence, they will feel their presence forever. As a result, the song is a beautiful and poignant ode to love and the unbreakable bonds that remain even when someone is no longer physically present.
Line by Line Meaning
The shadow of your smile
The memory of your smile will linger with me.
When you have gone
After you have departed or left.
Will color all my dreams
Your smile will influence my thoughts and dreams.
And light the dawn
Your smile will bring a new day and a new hope.
Look into my eyes my love and see
Smile at me and see how much I care for you.
All the lovely things you are to me
You mean so much to me and you are everything beautiful that I desire.
Our wistful little star
Our small, but meaningful connection.
It was far, too high
It was too hard to reach or hold onto.
A teardrop kissed your lips
You shed a tear and I also felt the sadness.
And so did I
I felt your pain and sadness.
Now when I remember spring
When I think back to a time when things were good.
All the joys that love can bring
Recalling all the happiness and fulfillment that love can offer.
I will be remembering
I will recall and never forget.
The shadow of your smile
The memory of your beautiful smile that will remain with me always.
Writer(s): P.F. WEBSTER, J. MANDEL
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