The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else
Michael Feinstein & Maynard Ferguson Lyrics
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And all my daydreams have gone astray
I think about the one and only
Who's bound to find me some golden day
The one I love is coming along some day
And I'll have none except the one I love
He/She may be near or ever so far away
And though our meeting is left to chance
Until our meeting
I still will have my dream romance
And through the night I pray to the moon above
To please be kind and find the one I love
The song "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else" is a melancholy tune that describes the feeling of longing for someone who is already in a committed relationship. The lyrics describe the emptiness and loneliness that the singer feels, and how they can't help but think about the one they love, even though that person is with someone else. The emotions are conveyed through poignant imagery, such as daydreams going astray and praying to the moon above for compassion.
The lyrics speak to a common human experience, as many people have found themselves pining for someone who is unattainable, whether due to distance, timing, or other obstacles. The song captures both the pain and hope that comes with this experience, as the singer holds onto the belief that someday they will be with the one they love, even if that day is far off. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
When days are long and nights are lonely
During difficult times when the daylight hours feel never-ending and the evening hours feel isolating
And all my daydreams have gone astray
When all my hopes and fantasies feel like they're impossible to achieve
I think about the one and only
I reflect upon the person who is the most special to me
Who's bound to find me some golden day
Who I believe will eventually bring me happiness and fulfillment
The one I love is coming along some day
I have faith that the person I love will arrive and change my life for the better
And I'll have none except the one I love
No one else will be able to take their place in my heart
He/She may be near or ever so far away
I don't know when or where they'll come into my life
But I'll have none except the one I love
Regardless of the circumstances, I will wait for them and them alone
And though our meeting is left to chance
Although the possibility of us crossing paths is uncertain
Until our meeting
Until we finally meet each other
I still will have my dream romance
I will continue to imagine a perfect love story in my mind
And through the night I pray to the moon above
During the dark and quiet hours of the night, I send my hopeful wishes to the universe
To please be kind and find the one I love
Asking for help from a higher power to have the fortune of finding the person I adore
Lyrics © HAL LEONARD CORPORATION , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, GUS KAHN, WALTER JURMANN
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