The Thirty First of June
Petula Clark Lyrics


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Tears roll down my cheeks, can't you see them glisten?
I've tried to talk to you but you just won't listen
And though i wait each day and hope and pray
Your love will come on soon,
Its as far away as the thirty-first of June

You pass me by each day but you just don't know me
I know there's something there but you never show me
You're always on my mind and yet i find
I'm reaching for the moon
You're as far away as the thirty-first of June there is nothing in the world that i want more
Than to share my life with you
'cause i know I've never felt like this before
And i only wish you knew

I know the day may come when we're both together
If we could only start, it would be forever
Maybe these dreams of mine will break in time
Just like a toy balloon
And I'll be waiting here till the thirty-first of June




You're as far away as the thirty-first of June
Yes, you're as far away as the thirty-first of June

Overall Meaning

The Thirty-First of June is a heartfelt song by Petula Clark that speaks about unrequited love. Petula talks about the pain that she experiences when love is not reciprocated. She communicates her feelings of sadness and frustration in the first verse when she says that tears roll down her cheeks, but the person she loves just won't listen or take notice of her. She has been waiting for his love patiently, hoping and praying that he would notice her soon. But he seems to be uninterested, and his love seems as far away as the thirty-first of June.


Petula is clearly smitten by the man she sings about. She says that every day he passes by her, but he never shows any interest in her. She wishes that he could feel what she feels about him and be with her. She is sure that he is the one for her and that she has never felt like this before. She believes that if they could start a relationship, it would last forever. However, she fears that her dreams may never come true but still holds on to the hope that her love will one day reciprocate her feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

Tears roll down my cheeks, can't you see them glisten?
I am crying, and it's obvious by the tears on my face. It seems like you're not paying attention to me or my emotions.


I've tried to talk to you but you just won't listen
I've attempted to communicate with you, but it seems like you don't want to hear me out or understand my perspective.


And though i wait each day and hope and pray
Even though I am waiting for you to respond to me, I am still hopeful and trying to remain positive through prayer.


Your love will come on soon,
I am anticipating and hoping for your love and affection to come soon.


Its as far away as the thirty-first of June
Unfortunately, your love and affection feels far away and may not come to fruition, as it's an impossible date that doesn't exist.


You pass me by each day but you just don't know me
Even though we encounter one another on a daily basis, it seems like you don't really know me or show any interest in getting to know me better.


I know there's something there but you never show me
I sense that there's a connection between us, but you don't act on it or express any interest in exploring it further.


You're always on my mind and yet i find
I am constantly thinking about you, but unfortunately, it doesn't seem like the feeling is mutual.


I'm reaching for the moon
I am aspiring for something that may not be attainable or is too difficult to reach, just like reaching for the moon.


You're as far away as the thirty-first of June
Your love and affection feels unattainable and distant, just like the nonexistent date of the thirty-first of June.


There is nothing in the world that i want more
I long for your love and affection more than anything else in the world.


Than to share my life with you
The one thing I desire more than anything else is to spend my life with you, and build a future together.


'cause i know I've never felt like this before
I am confident that I have never felt this way before, and that my feelings for you are unique and intense.


And i only wish you knew
I wish you were aware of the depth of my feelings for you and how much I want to be with you.


I know the day may come when we're both together
I am optimistic that there will be a day when we can be together as a couple and enjoy one another's company.


If we could only start, it would be forever
I believe that if we are able to begin a relationship, it will be a lifelong partnership full of love and happiness.


Maybe these dreams of mine will break in time
I am aware that there is a possibility that my dreams of being with you may not come true and that they may fade away over time.


Just like a toy balloon
My dreams of being with you may be fleeting and temporary, like a balloon that eventually loses its air and deflates.


I'll be waiting here till the thirty-first of June
Even though it seems unlikely that you'll reciprocate my feelings, I'll still be waiting for you and hoping for your love, even if that means waiting for a nonexistent date like the thirty-first of June.


You're as far away as the thirty-first of June
Your love and affection feels unattainable and distant, just like the nonexistent date of the thirty-first of June.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TONY HATCH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Darren Plumpton

ME!!!!ME!!!!ME!!!!
Yes Janett Grady you can most certainly can count me in.
Petula is....MEGA-SEXY.
SHE IS GORGEOUS.
SHE IS BRILLIANT.
SHE IS PHENOMENAL.
WOW!!!!WHAT A AWESOME WOMAN .
A DREAM.
I LOVE YOU PETULA.
I also agree 💯 per cent when you state that Petula is the sexiest woman EVER to grace the stage.



All comments from YouTube:

Dennis Owen

I can not belive I never heard this song. Petulant Clark was and still is one of my favorite female singers, I put her with Karen Carpenter on my list. I especially like the lyrics, that was me in H.S. the way I felt about a very special girl. I was too shy to tell her how I felt towards her. Things have a way working out for the best. We will celebrate our 53rd anniversary on Aug. 2nd 2021. I am a very lucky man still very much in love with that special girl. Thank you Petula for this song

Darren Plumpton

Dennis Owen:What a truly wonderful story of how you met the love of your life.
Thank you also for your lovely appraisal of Petula Clark who in my humble opinion is the Greatest Female Vocalist EVER.
And Petula's rendition of this marvelous song proves it for me.
Dennis I hope you enjoy everything that comes your way in your life.
I wish you nothing but the best and lots of good times ahead for you and your lovely lady/wife.

NANCYFLORESSANTOS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4yb_g0NyJE&list=PLpF6Jt9xQeNn-VaiDn3UQVxbM3jQ6gD-S&index=1

Janett Grady

Love this song, Love Petula Clark, one of the very few singers who provided "decent" entertainment for years and years, always modestly dressed and yet the sexiest woman whoever took stage. Love this song, and it's being sung here by a woman most men dream of being with...Petula Clark. .

Janett Grady

@Darren Plumpton Oh, yes, Petula Clark is and has always been a beautiful woman who sings beautifully.
I'm far from being a lesbian, I love men, but if Petula Clark ever invited me to simply kiss her, I'd probably have an orgasm right then and there.
Yes, it's fair to say I kinda like Petula Clark.

Darren Plumpton

ME!!!!ME!!!!ME!!!!
Yes Janett Grady you can most certainly can count me in.
Petula is....MEGA-SEXY.
SHE IS GORGEOUS.
SHE IS BRILLIANT.
SHE IS PHENOMENAL.
WOW!!!!WHAT A AWESOME WOMAN .
A DREAM.
I LOVE YOU PETULA.
I also agree 💯 per cent when you state that Petula is the sexiest woman EVER to grace the stage.

Randall Sundeen

This is one of her best tunes you can hear the innocence in her voice the vulnerability and yet there is also wisdom I wish she had recorded more ballads

Maria Mutitu

I enjoyed this song! Thank you for sharing!

Aurora Matheus Sonco

LOVELY VOICE,SHE IS MY. FAVORITE SINGER.

Barry Guinane

I love this song. I've never heard Petula sing it but fell in love with it after hearing the very first note!!

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