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.
Just Out Of Reach
Perry Como Lyrics
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Dreams that just won't let me be,
Blues that keep on botherin' me,
Chains that just won't set me free!
Too far away from you
And all your charms,
Just out of reach
Each night in dreams I see your face,
Memories time can not erase,
And I awake an' find you gone,
I'm so blue and all alone!
So far away from lips
So sweet an' warm,
Just out of reach
Of my two empty arms!
That lonesome feelin' all the time,
Knowin' you cannot be mine,
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep,
Vows that we could never keep!
Too far away from lips
So sweet an' warm,
Just out of reach
Of my two empty arms!
The lyrics to Perry Como’s ‘Just Out Of Reach’ are a poignant exploration of a love that is unrequited and the emotional toll it takes on the singer. The opening lines of the song convey the sense of loss and frustration the singer experiences, as the love he desires seems to be always just beyond his grasp. He is plagued both in waking life and in his dreams by memories of this unattainable love which cause him pain and sadness.
The second verse continues the theme of longing and unfulfilled desire, with the singer being unable to forget the sweetness and warmth of his love’s lips. The use of the phrase “just out of reach” in both verses highlights the torment this causes, and the fact that he is unable to have the object of his desire despite how desperately he wants it.
The final verse brings a sense of finality to the song, acknowledging that the singer is resigned to the fact that the love he desires can never be his. The sense of sadness and loneliness that pervades the lyrics is heightened by the use of words such as “lonesome”, “hurt” and “vows we could never keep”. Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love that runs away from me,
The love that I have is fleeting and always running from me.
Dreams that just won't let me be,
My dreams of being with you are persistent, and will not leave me alone.
Blues that keep on botherin' me,
This sadness I feel stays with me constantly, and I cannot shake it.
Chains that just won't set me free!
These emotional shackles keep me bound to my longing for you and prevent me from moving forward.
Too far away from you
I am geographically distant from you, and cannot be near your loving embrace.
And all your charms,
Your attractive qualities and endearing personality are not accessible to me due to my physical distance from you.
Just out of reach
No matter how much I desire to be with you, it is just not possible at this moment.
Of my two empty arms!
My arms are physically empty, as I cannot hold you close to me due to our distance.
Each night in dreams I see your face,
You constantly occupy my thoughts and even when I sleep, I dream of you and your beautiful face.
Memories time can not erase,
The memories of us together and the love I have for you is too strong to be forgotten by time.
And I awake an' find you gone,
When I wake up, I realize that you are not actually there with me, and this realization makes me feel incredibly lonely.
I'm so blue and all alone!
My heart aches for you, and I feel so downhearted and isolated without your love.
That lonesome feelin' all the time,
I am constantly plagued by this feeling of loneliness due to my inability to be with you.
Knowin' you cannot be mine,
I am aware that the relationship I desire with you is impossible at the moment, and this knowledge is distressing.
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep,
Even in my dreams, I am hurt by the reality that we cannot be together.
Vows that we could never keep!
The promises we made to each other cannot be fulfilled because of the distance between us, and this is a source of pain for both of us.
Too far away from lips
I am unable to feel the warmth and tenderness of your lips because of the geographical distance between us.
So sweet an' warm,
Your lips are incredibly enticing and welcoming to me.
Just out of reach
I long for the warmth of your lips, but it is just not possible for me to experience them at this time.
Of my two empty arms!
My arms remain empty, as they cannot be wrapped around you in a loving embrace due to our distance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: V.F. (PAPPY) STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hitcher177
@nurse joy and @Muzikgirl67 ~ Thank you for this lovely track, of the everlasting smooth Perry ~ loved his music.
nurse joy
@Hitcher177 appreciate you listening , glad you enjoyed it
Maria Feld
OH WOW !!! Such a beautiful and cool voice of Perry Como ..., love this song ....💖
Steve Westdium
So beautiful.
Lucille Faizah
Just..... Beautiful !!!
Lynn Lobliner
NO ONE sings this song better than Perry. For a total change of pace, Look for Virgil Stewart, who wrote it and listen to one of his tracks. 180 degrees difference and proof that the person who wrote it is not necessarily the best version.
Annaliza Morales
The chemistry of the Mr. Perry Como's cool voice and the music itself...,makes the rendition perfect
Houda Houda
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