Some of his musical associates have included Ray Brown, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Ed Thigpen, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Louis Armstrong, Stéphane Grappelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Count Basie, and Stan Getz
My One And Only Love
Oscar Peterson Trio Lyrics
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Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
And you appear in all your splendor,
My one and only love.
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
A heaven that I've never known.
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own.
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
I give myself in sweet surrender,
My one and only love.
The song "My One and Only Love" by the Oscar Peterson Trio speaks to the intense emotions felt by one person for their significant other. The song speaks of the way that the very thought of this individual can make one's heart sing, a feeling that is compared to the light and refreshing breeze of springtime. The presence of this person is seen as something that is truly spectacular, and the singer revels in their loved one's splendor.
As the evening approaches and the shadows fall, the singer finds comfort in the arms of their beloved, experiencing the mystic enchantment that comes with being in their partner's embrace. Through these actions, the touch of their hands feels like a little heaven that they have never experienced before; they can feel the warmth and tenderness in their lips, adding to the depth of the love that the singer feels for this person. Every kiss given to them sets their soul on fire, a reflection of the burning passion that they have for one another.
The singer ends the song with a sentiment that's indicative of complete surrender, giving themselves wholly to their one and only love. The lyrics showcase the depth of emotional and physical connection that the singer feels for their partner, speaking of love in a way that is often reserved for poets and romantics.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you makes my heart sing
You are the one who makes my heart happy and content
Like an April breeze on the wings of spring,
Your presence in my life is refreshing and renewing like the spring breeze
And you appear in all your splendor,
You make yourself available to me in all your beauty and glory
My one and only love.
You are the only person I love, the one who has captured my heart completely
The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms
The darkness that comes with night spreads its enchanting magic around us
In the hush of night while you're in my arms.
The peace and quiet of night is even more special when I have you wrapped in my embrace
I feel your lips, so warm and tender,
The feeling of your warm and gentle lips is something that fills every part of my being
My one and only love.
You are the only person I love, the one who has captured my heart completely
The touch of your hand is like heaven,
The feeling of your touch is similar to the experience of heaven that I've never tasted before
A heaven that I've never known.
Your touch is an entirely new, heavenly experience for me
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Your face expresses a beautiful shade of blushing whenever I speak, letting me know how much you love and cherish me
Tells me that you are my own.
Your expression is a clear indication that you belong to me
You fill my eager heart with such desire.
You make my heart overflow with passion and eagerness
Ev'ry kiss you give sets my soul on fire.
Each kiss you give me ignites a flame of passion within me
I give myself in sweet surrender,
I offer myself to you completely and without reservation
My one and only love.
You are the only person I love, the one who has captured my heart completely
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Guy B. Wood, Robert Mellin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HarrisonFerlauto
Just realized that at 4:41, he ends the tune by quoting Bach's "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring"... as if the tune wasn't beautiful enough already! Total master!
@teejustice317
I'm here and love it bcuz of Big Walt from Destination selling those black diamond oxtails! 😎
@DKDUBB24
Same
@maniacalone80
Ditto. Now I'm hungry too. 😢
@carolej.6067
Some things are too divine to describe. Vancouver,bc 🎼🎶🎶🎶❣🇨🇦
@kevinjackson4457
Sheer class,brilliance,grace and total command of the instrument!
Oscar Peterson was in a class all by himself! RIH Oscar Peterson,your gift brought a lot of happiness, joy, love and peace to millions.
@XuYu530
Never get bored with Oscar, his style can't resist, wobderful
@marcrandri186
the best version of all time of this ballad for pianist
@Heresheis0818
Old and sophisticated soul
@mrvictorlove
Splendid 🎉