Cross Your Heart
Mel Torme with Hal Mooney and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Yours is my heart alone
And without you, life holds no charm

Yours every thought I own,
Our love the theme of every dream

All that makes life seem worthwhile
Dwells in your eyes and the spell of your smile





There is no song half so sweet to me
As your voice whispering I love you dear

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Mel Torme with Hal Mooney and His Orchestra's song "Cross Your Heart" speak of a deep and unconditional love. The singer expresses that his heart belongs solely to his loved one and without them, life loses its charm. He also mentions that their love is the theme of every dream he has and that he thinks of his beloved constantly. The singer finds meaning and happiness in his loved one's eyes and smile, and nothing is sweeter to him than hearing their voice whispering "I love you, dear."


Overall, these lyrics describe a deep and all-consuming love, where the singer's entire world revolves around his beloved. The importance of their love is evident in every aspect of his life, from his thoughts to his dreams to the very essence of what makes life worthwhile.


Line by Line Meaning

Yours is my heart alone
You solely possess my heart, it belongs to no one else.


And without you, life holds no charm
My existence loses its appeal in the absence of your presence.


Yours every thought I own
Every thought in my mind is centered around you, my affection for you is all-encompassing.


Our love the theme of every dream
The love we share serves as the inspiration for each and every one of my dreams.


All that makes life seem worthwhile
The meaning and fulfillment I find in life is rooted in your essence.


Dwells in your eyes and the spell of your smile
I find solace and enchantment within the depths of your eyes, and the magic that emanates from your smile.


There is no song half so sweet to me
No other melody holds a candle to the sweet sound of your voice.


As your voice whispering I love you dear
The most cherished sound to my ears is the soft-spoken affirmation of your affection.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY B. SMITH, FRANZ LEHAR, LUDWIG HERZER, FRITZ LOEHNER

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