The Man I Love
Mimis Plessas Lyrics

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When the mellow moon begins to beam
Every night I dream a little dream
And of course Prince Charming is the theme
The he for me
Although I realize as well as you
It is seldom that a dream comes true
To me it's clear
That he'll appear

Some day he'll come along
The man I love
And he'll be big and strong
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay

He'll look at me and smile
I'll understand
And in a little while
He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both won't say a word

Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day

He'll build a little home
Just meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you?

And so all else above
I'm waiting for the man I love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Man I Love" by Mimis Plessas revolve around a woman's longing for her ideal partner, who she describes as "big and strong" with the ability to make her feel loved and who can create a peaceful life with her. The song begins by setting the scene of a calm night when she dreams of her perfect man. Although the woman acknowledges that it's rare for dreams to come true, she keeps her hope alive that someday he'll come to her.

The woman's romanticized vision of her future lover is described in detail, from how he'll look at her and smile, to how they will both share a mutual understanding that doesn't need words. She's optimistic that their paths will cross someday, but she understands that this might not happen on a specific day or time, so she's holding out hope that she will meet him eventually. The woman sees them creating a quiet and peaceful life together, where they will have a home where they'll stay together forever.

Overall, "The Man I Love" perfectly portrays the idea of someone who is anxious yet hopeful about finding their soulmate. It is a timeless classic that explores the sentiment of true love and the hope it promises.

Line by Line Meaning

When the mellow moon begins to beam
Whenever the moon is bright and calm

Every night I dream a little dream
I have a dream almost every night

And of course Prince Charming is the theme
The theme I dream about is always Prince Charming

The he for me
The perfect man for me

Although I realize as well as you
I understand just as you do

It is seldom that a dream comes true
Dreams rarely come true

To me it's clear
I am convinced

That he'll appear
That he will show up

Some day he'll come along
One day he will arrive

The man I love
The man I deeply care about

And he'll be big and strong
He will be powerful and robust