Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
All Through the Day
Perry Como Lyrics
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But all I see is a silver sky
For in my fancy I sweep away light,
And keep my image of the sky,
Just the way we like it, you and I.
All through the day I dream about the night,
I dream about the night, Here with you.
Until the time when I'm here with you.
Down falls the sun, I run to meet you,
The evening mist melts away
Down smiles the moon, And soon your lips recall
The kiss I dreamed of all through the day.
The opening lines of Perry Como's "All Through the Day" create an interesting contrast between the golden daylight and the silver sky. While the daylight is typically associated with the warm, bright sunshine and blue skies, the silver sky represents something different. The singer sits alone, weaving images of the sky in his mind, perhaps suggesting that he is daydreaming or fantasizing about something. The imagery of sweeping away light and keeping the image of the sky as he likes it could be a metaphor for how the singer is selectively focusing on certain things while disregarding the rest. This idea may be symbolic of how people often hold onto certain memories or ideas and build them up in their mind while ignoring the mundane or less desirable aspects of life.
The chorus of the song takes on a more romantic tone. The singer recounts how he dreams about being with someone special, presumably a lover. He wishes away the time, hoping for the moment when he can be with them. As the sun goes down, he rushes to meet his loved one. The evening mist also dissipates, revealing a clear sky. The moon comes out, and the singer's fantasy becomes a reality as he shares a kiss with the person he's been thinking of "all through the day". The song emphasizes the romantic idealism of spending time with someone who means everything to you, and the anticipation and joy that precedes it.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit alone in the golden daylight,
I am alone during the day,
But all I see is a silver sky
But everything appears different to me because of my imagination.
For in my fancy I sweep away light,
Because I imagine something different,
And keep my image of the sky,
I hold my thoughts of what is real,
Just the way we like it, you and I.
The way I feel about the silver sky is the way that you and I both enjoy it.
All through the day I dream about the night,
All day long, I fantasize about spending time with you at night.
I dream about the night, Here with you.
When I dream of being with you at night,
All through the day I wish away the time,
I wish the time away just to be with you.
Until the time when I'm here with you.
Until the time when we are together.
Down falls the sun, I run to meet you,
When the sun sets, I rush to see you.
The evening mist melts away
As the evening progresses, any difficulties I may have melt away.
Down smiles the moon, And soon your lips recall
As the moon rises, my heart feels happy and soon, I am reminded of kissing you.
The kiss I dreamed of all through the day.
The kiss I always dreamt about when I was alone during the day.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JEROME KERN, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN III
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aliceshapirostudio
When Perry was on the TV I'd kiss the screen wishing he was my Daddy to sing to me irl:)
@VictrolaJazz
A real beauty! A friend's physician father uncharitably called him Perry Coma.
@fromthesidelines
Perry was used to that- and loved the reference, because he didn't mind making fun of himself. He did come across as a somewhat "sleepy" personality- so relaxed, yet so "lethargic" {"WAKE UP, PERRY!!!"}.
@colejx78
I would amuse myself listening to my Grandmothers 78's this was one of those records!
@cadenmcwilliams8542
All throught the day
I dream about the night
I dream about the night here with you
All through the day
I wish away the time
Untill the time when i
Here with you
Down falls the sun
I run to meet you
The evenening mist melts away
Down smiles the moon
And soon your lips recall
The kiss i dreamed of
All through the day
All through the day
I wish away the time
Untill the time when im here with you
Down falls the sun
I run to meet you
The evening mist melts away
And down smiles the moon and soon your lips recall
The kiss i dreamed of
All through the day
@fromthesidelines
Recorded on December 18, 1945.