Left Over Wine
Melanie Lyrics


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What do you do when the people go home
And what do you do when the show is all done
I know what I'll do in the alone of my time
But what will I do with the leftover wine

A line from a poem of my childhood has said
That visions of sugarplums were gonna dance in my head
I'll spend my whole life making the time rhyme
But I'll still have a bowl of leftover wine

I'll spend my whole life making the time rhyme
And then I'll sing them a song of mine
You know I'm gonna do anything
Just to take up time

'Cause I can't find a taker for the leftover wine
(and) what do you do when the people go home
And what do you do when the show is all done
I know what I'll do in the alone of my time

But what will I do with the leftover wine
I'm gonna spend my whole life making the time rhyme
And then I'm gonna run to the people
And I'll sing them a song of mine

You know I'm gonna do anything
Just to take up time
'Cause I can't find a taker for the leftover wine
I'll drink some of yours

If you'll drink all of mine
Because I can't stand the taste of that leftover wine
And I'm gonna drink some of yours
If you'll drink all of mine

Because I can't stand the taste of leftover wine
And I'll drink some of yours




If you'll drink all of mine
I can't stand the taste of leftover wine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Melanie's song "Left Over Wine" explore the theme of loneliness and what one does when they are alone. The song opens with an inquiry about what to do when people have gone home and the show is over. The singer then reflects on the time alone, indicating that she will spend her whole life making the time rhyme. The artist draws on a line from a poem of her childhood that describes visions of sugarplums, indicating that even in times of solitude, one can dream big dreams.


As the song progresses, the artist sings about not being able to find someone to share her wine with. She is willing to drink somebody else's wine if they will drink hers, as she cannot stand the taste of leftover wine. She sings about doing anything to take up time, including writing songs and singing them for other people to hear. Despite her best efforts to fill the time, the singer remains alone with her leftover wine.


The overall message of the song seems to be one of longing for human connection and filling the empty space left behind when people aren't around. The lyrics suggest that even in times of solitude, we can still dream big dreams and find ways to make the most out of our time.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you do when the people go home
What activities do you engage in after everyone else departs?


And what do you do when the show is all done
What do you do when the event or activity has concluded?


I know what I'll do in the alone of my time
I know what I'll do during solitary moments.


But what will I do with the leftover wine
What should I do with the remaining wine?


A line from a poem of my childhood has said
A phrase from a childhood poem is remembered.


That visions of sugarplums were gonna dance in my head
The poem predicted having pleasant daydreams about sweet treats.


I'll spend my whole life making the time rhyme
I will devote my entire life to composing songs.


But I'll still have a bowl of leftover wine
Despite my efforts, I will still have unconsumed wine.


And then I'll sing them a song of mine
I will serenade others with my original tunes.


You know I'm gonna do anything
I am willing to do whatever it takes.


Just to take up time
Just to occupy myself.


'Cause I can't find a taker for the leftover wine
Because I cannot find anyone who wants to drink the leftover wine.


I'm gonna spend my whole life making the time rhyme
I plan to devote my whole existence to creating music.


And then I'm gonna run to the people
Then I'll hurry off to see people.


You know I'm gonna do anything
I am prepared to do anything.


Just to take up time
Just to make time pass.


'Cause I can't find a taker for the leftover wine
Because no one wants to drink the remaining wine.


I'll drink some of yours
I am willing to drink some of your wine.


If you'll drink all of mine
If you finish all of my wine, I will drink yours.


Because I can't stand the taste of that leftover wine
I find the unconsumed wine displeasing to my palate.


And I'll drink some of yours
I will consume a portion of your wine.


If you'll drink all of mine
If you promise to eliminate all of my wine, I will consume yours.


Because I can't stand the taste of leftover wine
Because I detest the flavor of unused wine.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: MELANIE SAFKA

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Comments from YouTube:

@MelaniesafkaTheRealMelanie

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart~ It moves me so deeply to know that I've touched so many of yours.... Love, Melanie 💜

@mickmcloughlin1646

Will always love you dear. Bless you. Wishing you peace.

@zamurai_the_producer

I stumbled across your songs purely by chance, you have the most haunting and beautiful voice I have ever heard! Like it stop me in my tracks like very few others have!

@judyperry5435

I've always loved you!!!

@FreeRangeHuman1

Still striking the heart strings of todays youth. Some music has no shelf life, its always fine, and always relevant. :) Greetings from Sweden.

@pete21pete21

Melanie, I have always loved your soul it is so pure thank you .xPete21. if you ever visit Derby in England and are stuck for somewhere to crash my home as small as it is, is yours.
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3 months ago
I still own this album (candles in the rain), I brought it from RE-CORDS record shop in saddlergate Derby in 1972, it was an American import, I love her voice and the chilled-out rhythm, those early free spirit years of the early 1970s are imprinted in my mind forever, I get it out for a listen once or twice a year, there is something about old vinyl that gives out a deep warm feeling, peace

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@defshepard

Rest in Peace Melanie. Thank-you so much for the beautiful song and all the great music.

@PushSueAside

Melanie is the reason I’m still alive. Her voice helped a very sad little boy that thought the world would be better off without him. She was like a real friend when there were none. I will always love you Melanie

@carmenpeters728

I hope you a living a full life with happiness.

@MrYorickJenkins

What a fine tribute to a wonderful woman

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