The King and I: We Kiss in a Shadow
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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Our meetings are few and over too soon
We speak in a whisper, afraid to be heard
When people are near, we speak not a word
Alone in our secret, together we sigh
For one smiling day to be free
To kiss in the sunlight and say to the sky
Behold how my lover loves me
Alone in our secret, together we sigh
For one smiling day to be free
To kiss in the sunlight and say to the sky
Behold and believe what you see
Behold how my lover loves me
The song "We Kiss in a Shadow" (from the musical "The King and I") is about two lovers who find themselves in a situation where they are forced to hide their love from everyone around them. The lyrics discuss how they kiss in the shadows and whisper to each other in fear of being heard. The couple longs for the day when they can share their love openly and freely, without fear.
The song is a reflection of the societal norms and restrictions placed on individuals who find themselves in love with someone deemed "unacceptable" by the mainstream culture. The lyrics paint a picture of a secret romance that is shrouded in fear, as the couple yearns for the day they can be together openly.
The song is a beautiful representation of the complexities of love and relationships in a society that has strict rules about who and how people should love. It also highlights the perseverance and courage of those who continue to love, despite the obstacles they face.
Line by Line Meaning
We kiss in the shadow, we hide from the moon
We express our love secretly when the world is unaware
Our meetings are few and over too soon
The opportunity to be with each other is limited and ends quickly
We speak in a whisper, afraid to be heard
We communicate in hushed tones, fearing discovery by others
When people are near, we speak not a word
In the presence of others, we remain completely silent
Alone in our secret, together we sigh
We long for the day when we can openly embrace each other
For one smiling day to be free
We hope for a day when we can express our love without fear
To kiss in the sunlight and say to the sky
We dream of a time when we can openly express our affection
Behold and believe what you see
Our love is real and not to be denied
Behold how my lover loves me
Our love for each other is strong and undeniable
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@ruthhildenbrandt449
i love this.
@ChickHennify
Beautifully makes the gender non specific lyrics...It reminds me of B.Mannilow "All the Time"