I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes
Parton Dolly Lyrics
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Who is sailing all over the sea
And I'm thinking tonight of him only
And I wonder does he ever think of me
Could been better for us both had we never
In this wide wicked world had never met
For the pain and the pleasures he's brought me
So I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes...
Oh you told me once dear that you love me
And you swore that we never would part
But a linking the chain has been broken
Leaving me with a sad broken heart
Yes I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes
And I wonder does he ever think of me
In Parton Dolly's song, "I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes," the artist reflects on a lost love who is out at sea. She begins by stating that all she can think of tonight is her beloved blue-eyed sailor who is sailing the seas. She wonders if he thinks of her as well, knowing that it would have been better if they never met. She recalls the pain and pleasure that he brought into her life, and she is certain that those experiences will stay with her forever.
The second stanza delves deeper into their past relationship, as Dolly remembers being told that they would never part. Despite this promise, it was not long before the chain that linked them together was broken, leaving her heartbroken and alone. The song ends with Dolly once again wondering if her former love thinks about her the same way she thinks of him.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on a lost love that continues to linger in the singer's memory. Despite the pain that was experienced, there is a sense of longing and nostalgia for the happiness that they once shared. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and a feeling that things could have been different if not for their past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes
I am currently consumed with thoughts of my lover.
Who is sailing all over the sea
My lover is currently out somewhere on the sea.
And I'm thinking tonight of him only
There is nobody else in my thoughts, only him.
And I wonder does he ever think of me
I am curious as to whether or not he thinks about me.
Could been better for us both had we never
Perhaps it would have been more beneficial for both parties if we had never crossed paths.
In this wide wicked world had never met
There is a chance that being in each other's lives may have resulted in more pain than happiness.
For the pain and the pleasures he's brought me
Despite the hardships and the pleasures he has brought upon me, I will never forget him.
I am sure I will never forget
It is certain that I will never forget him.
Oh you told me once dear that you love me
You once expressed your love for me.
And you swore that we never would part
You made a serious promise to never leave my side.
But a linking the chain has been broken
The connection that we once had has been shattered.
Leaving me with a sad broken heart
I am left with a heart that is heavy with sadness and pain.
Yes I'm thinking tonight of my blues eyes
I am still consumed with thoughts of my lover.
And I wonder does he ever think of me
I continue to ponder whether or not he thinks of me at all.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: A.P. CARTER
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