Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian Am… Read Full Bio ↴Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian American crooner during the 20th century. Throughout a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively with the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. He sold millions of records for RCA but he also pioneered a weekly musical variety television show which set the standard and proved one of the most successful in television history. His combined success on television and popular recordings has never been equalled by any other artist of the time. He was always noted for his relaxed attitude, an attitude which was reflected in his singing style. His was a beautiful voice, possessed by this former barber.

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.

Méditation
Perry Como Lyrics

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In my loneliness when you're gone and I'm all by myself
An' I need your caress, I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear

Though you're far away
I have only to close my eyes and you are back to stay
I just close my eyes and the sadness missing you brings

Soon is going and this heart of mine sings
Yes, I love you so and that for me is all I need to know

I will wait for you 'til the sun falls out of the sky
For what else can I do?
I will wait for you meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me

I will wait for you, meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me
Became these quiet nights of loving you

I will wait for you 'til the sun falls out of the sky
For what else can I do?
I will wait for you meditating how sweet life will be

When you come back to me
Come back to me

Overall Meaning

Perry Como's song Meditation is a heart-wrenching portrayal of love and longing. The lyrics describe the feelings of someone who is left alone and missing their loved one. Their loneliness soon disappears, however, with the thought of being held close by their beloved, and they find comfort in the idea that they only need to close their eyes to have them back. They sing of their deep love and willingness to wait for as long as it takes, meditating on the sweetness of life with their partner once they return.

The lyrics of Meditation perfectly capture the pain of being separated from someone you love. The person in the song is shown to be hopelessly in love and struggling to cope with their loneliness. They draw strength from the thought of their lover's embrace and find comfort in the knowledge that they will wait for them no matter how long it takes. The final verse is especially touching, as they describe how their nights are now filled with thoughts of their partner, and how they will continue to meditate on the joy of their reunion.

Overall, Perry Como's Meditation is a beautiful and poignant song that encapsulates the pain and longing that can accompany love. Its touching lyrics and heartfelt melodies are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been separated from someone they love.

Line by Line Meaning

In my loneliness when you're gone and I'm all by myself
When you are not here with me, and I am by myself, I feel lonely.

An' I need your caress, I just think of you
When I long for your touch, I recall the sensation of it by thinking of you.

And the thought of you holding me near
When I think about you embracing me closely,

Makes my loneliness soon disappear
my feelings of isolation gradually dissolve.

Though you're far away
Although you are physically distant from me,

I have only to close my eyes and you are back to stay
I just need to shut my eyes to imagine you have returned

I just close my eyes and the sadness missing you brings
I close my eyes to relieve the sorrow the separation from you causes me.

Soon is going and this heart of mine sings
The sadness is leaving and my heart is filled with joy.

Yes, I love you so and that for me is all I need to know
I love you incredibly, and that is everything I need to know.

I will wait for you 'til the sun falls out of the sky
I will persist in waiting for you, even if it takes forever.

For what else can I do?
Because I cannot change the distance between us, I have no alternative.

I will wait for you meditating how sweet life will be
I will pass the time awaiting your return, considering how sweet life will feel when you are finally in my presence.

When you come back to me
When the moment arrives when we are reunited.

Became these quiet nights of loving you
These nights without you bring to mind the peaceful moments when we are together, loving each other.

Come back to me
Return to my arms.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca

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