Theme for Young Lovers
Percy Faith (April 7, 1908 – February 9, 1976) was a Canadian-born bandlead… Read Full Bio ↴Percy Faith (April 7, 1908 – February 9, 1976) was a Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements of pop and Christmas standards. He is often credited with creating the "easy listening" or "mood music" format which became staples of American popular music in the 1950s and continued well into the 1960s. Though his professional orchestra-leading career began at the height of the swing era, Faith refined and rethought orchestration techniques, including use of large string sections, to soften and fill out the brass-dominated popular music of the 1940s.

Theme for Young Lovers
Percy Faith & His Orchestra Lyrics


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When I think of you
I think about a night
When the earth smelled of summer
And the sky was streaked with white
And the soft mist of England
Was sleeping on a hill

I remember this
And I always will
There are new lovers now
On the same silent hill
Looking on the same blue sea
And I know you and I
Are a part of them all
And they're all a part of you and me

Hello Young lovers whoever you are
I hope your troubles are few
All my good wishes go with you tonight
I've been in love like you

Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star
Be brave and faithful and true
Cling very close to each other tonight
I've been in love like you

I know how it feels to have wings on your heels
And to fly down a street in a trance
You fly down a street on a chance that you'll meet
And you meet not really by chance

Don't cry young lovers whatever you do
Don't cry because I'm alone
All of my mem'ries are happy tonight
I've had a love of my own




I've had a love of my own like yours
I've had a love of my own

Overall Meaning

The song begins by the singer reminiscing about a particular night when the earth was full of the fragrance of summer and the sky was streaked with white clouds. He remembers the soft mist of England sleeping on a hill and how he will always cherish that memory. He also acknowledges that there are other lovers now who are probably making memories in the same spot, and that he and his own love are a part of all those lovers. The use of vivid and sensory language paints a beautiful picture of a moment in time that the singer holds dear.


The second half of the song addresses the audience, wishing them well and encouraging them to be brave, faithful, and true in their love. The singer reflects on their own experiences with love, having felt the euphoria of falling in love and the pain of separation. However, they remind the young lovers not to cry, as they have their own happy memories of love to sustain them. The song ends with the singer affirming that they have had a love of their own, just like those young lovers.


Overall, "Theme for Young Lovers" is a tender and nostalgic song about love and the memories it creates. It encourages its listeners to pursue love bravely and cherish the memories that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

When I think of you
Whenever I think of you


I think about a night
My thoughts wander to a specific night


When the earth smelled of summer
That summer night was scented with warm earth


And the sky was streaked with white
The night sky was painted with white streaks


And the soft mist of England
The gentle fog that is characteristic of England


Was sleeping on a hill
Slept peacefully on a nearby hill


I remember this
I will always remember this moment


And I always will
This memory will forever be etched in my mind


There are new lovers now
New couples who are in love are present


On the same silent hill
On the same lofty hill where we once were


Looking on the same blue sea
They enjoy the beautiful view of the blue sea


And I know you and I
You and I are also amongst them


Are a part of them all
We share a special bond with all young lovers


And they're all a part of you and me
All these couples are significant to us, as we are to them


Hello Young lovers whoever you are
Greetings to all young couples in love


I hope your troubles are few
May your journey be smooth and free of problems


All my good wishes go with you tonight
I extend my heartfelt wishes tonight


I've been in love like you
I have experienced love similar to yours


Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star
Have courage to pursue your dreams, young couples


Be brave and faithful and true
Be courageous, loyal, and genuine in your love


Cling very close to each other tonight
Stay close to each other tonight and always


I've been in love like you
I know what it's like to be in love like you


I know how it feels to have wings on your heels
I understand the feeling of being in love and ecstatic


And to fly down a street in a trance
To dance down the street in a state of bliss


You fly down a street on a chance that you'll meet
With eyes open to new possibilities, you walk down the street to find someone special


And you meet not really by chance
When you find the right person, it feels like destiny led you to them


Don't cry young lovers whatever you do
Do not shed tears, young lovers


Don't cry because I'm alone
Don't cry because I am alone tonight


All of my mem'ries are happy tonight
All my fond memories are with me tonight


I've had a love of my own
I had my own kind of love


I've had a love of my own like yours
My love was just as beautiful as yours




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN G. DOLPHIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@marciafrisella6868

When you listen to beautiful music like this compared to the crap they play on the radio today, you might think you are on another planet. I wonder if maybe we are?

@yoservs

we are on a crappy planet, unfortunately. it's songs like these that remind you there's still beauty among all the ugly things we see and witness

@alanharaldson3307

My sweetheart gave me this album when I bought a new console stereo zenith in 1966. We still have it. Still sound great. I have many of Faiths albums.

@anthonyryde4489

Time has aged me - but music such as this just takes me back 50 years and more to beautiful music - Percy Faith's music will never age

@johnniedunnam7847

Takes me back when i was a young girl and my first love that i marred

@anumrabadam9678

I had the privilege and pleasure of literally grow up with this music, I was born one year before this hit, and my mother use to played every day, while waiting my fathers return!

@phungcanhngo

Wonderful song by Percy Faith,Thanks.

@Joeinprescott

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Percy Faith was one of the many wonderful contributions of our neighbors to the North, Canada. He was underrated and underapprciated!!!!

@gilbertorosales5317

WhenI was a kid...this marvelous piece was sounding on the radio...what a good taste ..this music, will never die...

@kathmercer9842

Sends me up in the clouds beautiful xxxx

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