Play Me
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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And I was night time
I one day woke up
To find her lying
Beside my bed
I softly said
"Come take me"
For I've been lonely
As though I'd done
Someone wrong somewhere
I don't know where
Come lately
You are the sun
I am the moon
You are the words
I am the tune
Play me
Song she sang to me
Song she brang to me
Words that rang in me
Rhyme that sprang from me
Warmed the night
And what was right
Became me
You are the sun
I am the moon
You are the words
I am the tune
Play me
And so it was
That I came to travel
Upon a road
That was thorned and narrow
Another place
Another grace
Would save me
You are the sun
I am the moon
You are the word
I am the tune
Play me
Neil Diamond’s song “Play Me” is a classic love song that explores the vulnerability and loneliness that one can feel in search of a connection. The song is about an encounter between two people – one who is a night owl, and one who is a morning person. The singer wakes up to find the woman lying beside him and is instantly drawn to her. He tells her he’s been lonely and needs someone to be with him. It’s as if he’s been searching for this connection for a long time, and she has finally filled the void. He describes her as the sun and himself as the moon, she’s the words, and he’s the tune, and together, they create something beautiful.
Throughout the song, Neil Diamond repeats the phrase “play me,” which seems to be a reference to the woman being able to read him like a songbook. He’s asking her to play him, which could mean to take him as he is, flaws and all, and to appreciate the person he is. The woman’s arrival in his life ignites a sense of hope and possibility, and the song is about how their love helped him find his way.
The lyrics evoke feelings of love, romance, and a yearning for connection that is universal and timeless. “Play Me” has become a classic love song that continues to resonate with audiences across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
She was mourning
She was sad and grieving
And I was night time
I was the darkness in her life
I one day woke up
I suddenly realized something
To find her lying
To see her there next to me
Beside my bed
Right next to me while I slept
I softly said
I whispered
"Come take me"
"Take me with you"
For I've been lonely
Because I've been alone for so long
In need of someone
I needed someone to be with
As though I'd done
As if I had committed
Someone wrong somewhere
Some kind of wrongdoing in my past
I don't know where
I'm not sure where it happened
Come lately
I arrived late to the realization
You are the sun
You are my guiding light
I am the moon
I need you to shine on me
You are the words
You inspire me with your words
I am the tune
I try to express myself through music
Play me
Let me be your instrument
Song she sang to me
The song she sang touched my heart
Song she brang to me
She brought me a beautiful song
Words that rang in me
Her words resonated with me
Rhyme that sprang from me
The song that came from within me
Warmed the night
Brought comfort to the darkness
And what was right
And what was best
Became me
Became a part of who I am
And so it was
It happened this way
That I came to travel
That I began a journey
Upon a road
Along a path
That was thorned and narrow
That was difficult and challenging
Another place
A different destination
Another grace
Another type of blessing
Would save me
Would help me find my way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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@amputeeright
You were my late mother's favorite. She met you right before she left us, and you were so kind and lovely to her. She smiled the whole way home.
@chiquis0101
🥰💕💕💕
May She rest in peace 🙏⚘️💕
@TheChillBros2023
She got the best parting gift. May she rest on in heaven.
@MNTayler
I am sorry for your loss, my Mom loved Neil too! And passed that on to me. How wonderful for her to have been able to meet him. 💖
@willtemsmom2538
I’m 46 listening to this,
Love his music .
@joannedemayo4599
I heard this today. Don't laugh at the dentist sitting there. Love it!!
@Kdrwildnaturecamera
This song is breaking my heart and mending my brokenness all at once. That's how powerful this beautiful piece is. Thank you Neil for sharing this with us all.
@paulspira1924
Neil you are a diamond !
@debbiesteele8950
I have always loved this song and I love Neil so much 🦋🦋
@karinbernhardt8747
Yes Debbie. He's forever in our hearts. Greetings from Amsterdam Karin. This is for you Debbie 👍✌🍀🌼💜🎶🌷