Once Upon A Time in The West
Once Upon A Time In The West - Ennio Morricone Lyrics
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Beside me in the night
You touched me and calmed my fear
Turned darkness into light
I woke and saw you there
Beside me as before
My heart leapt to find you near
To feel you close once more
Your strength has made me strong
Though life tore us apart
And now when the night seems long
Your love shines in my heart
Your love shines in my heart
Once Upon A Time In The West is an instrumental theme song composed by Ennio Morricone for the Italian-American movie of the same name released in 1968. However, the lyrics to this song were added later by Carol Connors. The lyrics suggest a feeling of love, longing, and comfort from someone who has been separated from their lover for a long time. The opening lines of "I woke and you were there, beside me in the night" convey the feeling of surprise and happiness when one finds their loved one beside them. This feeling is further accentuated with the next lines "You touched me and calmed my fear, turned darkness into light," indicating a sense of safety and security felt in the presence of the lover.
The following verse expresses the singer's yearning to be close to their lover again. They long to "feel you close once more, to feel your love once more," emotions that anyone who has experienced separation from their loved one can relate to. The final line of the song, "Your love shines in my heart," suggests that even though the couple has been apart for a long time, the strength of their love has stood the test of time and has continued to shine brightly in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke and you were there
Upon awakening, I found you next to me
Beside me in the night
Next to me in the darkness
You touched me and calmed my fear
Your touch eased my anxiety
Turned darkness into light
You transformed despair into hope
I woke and saw you there
Upon waking up, you were still next to me
Beside me as before
Next to me, just like before
My heart leapt to find you near
My heart rejoiced to have you close
To feel you close once more
To experience your proximity again
To feel your love once more
To relish in your affection again
Your strength has made me strong
Your resilience has fortified me
Though life tore us apart
Despite being separated by fate
And now when the night seems long
During times of crippling darkness
Your love shines in my heart
Your love emanates within me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ennio Morricone, Maria Travia, Audrey Stainton
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