I See Your Face Before Me
Nat King Cole Lyrics


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I see your face before me
Crowding my every dream
There is your face before me
You are my only theme
It doesn't matter where you are
I can see how fair you are
I close my eyes and there you are
Always

If you could share the magic
If you could see me too
There would be nothing tragic
In all my dreams of you
Would that my love could haunt you so
Knowing I want you so
I can't erase
Your beautiful face before me.

Would that my love could haunt you so
Knowing I want you so




I can't erase
Your beautiful face before me.

Overall Meaning

The song "I See Your Face Before Me" by Nat King Cole is a timeless classic that speaks about a person's undying longing and obsession for someone they love. The lyrics suggest that the singer cannot stop thinking about their significant other and how that person's face haunts them in their dreams. They see their loved one's face everywhere they go, and they long for their love to be reciprocated.


The lyrics "If you could share the magic, If you could see me too, there would be nothing tragic, in all my dreams of you" suggests that the singer is hoping for the day when they can be with their loved one and that being in each other's company would be nothing short of magical. The line "Would that my love could haunt you so, knowing I want you so" implies that the singer's love is so strong that they wish it could permeate through to their lover's dreams and thoughts.


The song's melancholic melody perfectly complements its poignant lyrics, making it an instant classic. The song has been covered by various artists over the years, but none can match the charm and warmth of Nat King Cole's voice.


Line by Line Meaning

I see your face before me
In my mind's eye, I can vividly see your face, constantly occupying my thoughts.


Crowding my every dream
Your image is everywhere I turn, dominating every dream and thought I have.


There is your face before me
Your beautiful face is ever-present in my mind, overwhelming and captivating me.


You are my only theme
You are the only thing I can think about, my sole preoccupation and focus at all times.


It doesn't matter where you are
Your physical location is irrelevant to me, as your image is always with me, wherever I go.


I can see how fair you are
I can visualize your beauty, your gracefulness and allure, as if you were right in front of me.


I close my eyes and there you are
Without even trying, I can easily picture your face when I close my eyes, as if it were imprinted in my mind.


Always
You are always with me, haunting my thoughts and dreams, never leaving my side.


If you could share the magic
If only you could experience the intense emotions and connection I feel when I think of you.


If you could see me too
If only you could perceive that the intensity of my feelings towards you is mutual, that you occupy the same place in my heart.


There would be nothing tragic
If only we were together, our love would be free from sorrow and despair.


In all my dreams of you
Every dream I have about you is filled with hope and longing, a symbol of the passion I feel for you.


Would that my love could haunt you so
If only my love for you could overwhelm and envelop you in the same way it does to me, to make you feel the same way I do.


Knowing I want you so
You need to understand the depth of my longing for you, to know how much I want to be with you.


I can't erase
I cannot remove or forget, the image of your beautiful face which is deeply embedded in my heart and soul.


Your beautiful face before me.
The thought of you and the vision of your lovely face is always with me, a constant reminder of my love and devotion towards you.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, HOWARD DIETZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@joaquimbarros5218

Estás inesquecíveis vozes que só quem tem um bom gosto pela música aprecia e revei .

@thomashirschmann5033

What a gem - thanks for sharing!

@user-in9xy8eh5f

Incredibly lovely song. Incomparable voice. This came way before my time, but I appreciate it very much.

@user-in9xy8eh5f

Sad that these beautiful songs are seldom listened to these days.

@MegaJacKapp

Quite a contrast to https://youtu.be/3hopJ3LuWf0

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