The Man I Love
Price Sammy And Cheatham Doc Lyrics
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It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Now though I see what our end is,
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
The song "The Man I Love" by Price Sammy and Cheatham Doc is a heart-wrenching song about the struggles of being broke and in love. The lyrics express the frustration and hopelessness of not being able to provide material things for the one they love, but emphasize the power of love in bringing happiness and fulfillment. The opening lines of the song, "Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid. It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse," convey the reality of financial hardship and how it can feel like a never-ending challenge.
The lyrical content of the song speaks to the idea of hope for a better tomorrow. The lyrics suggest that such tough times are temporary and that things will improve someday. When the lyrics say, "Who knows, some day I will win too. I'll begin to reach my prime. Now though I see what our end is, All I can spend is just my time," it highlights the belief that there will be a turning point in life where everything will get better.
The song's overarching message is that true love is priceless, and even though the singer cannot provide the material things the loved one desires, they promise to stay and offer their love. The lyrics "I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby," convey that nothing material or tangible can provide the love and contentment that the loved one craves since that is something that only exists within the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being broke is truly difficult, my dear.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
I'm being serious, being broke is a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
My luck has worsened, even though I thought it couldn't get any worse.
Who knows, some day I will win too.
Perhaps someday I will have some good luck as well.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
I'll start to become my best self.
Now though I see what our end is, All I can spend is just my time.
I know what the future holds, and all I have to offer right now is my time.
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
I may not have anything material to give you, but I can offer you my love.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Love is the one thing I have in abundance.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Take some time to dream and plan.
We're sure to find
I'm confident that we will discover.
Happiness and I guess
Happiness and, in all likelihood,
All those things you've always pined for.
Everything you've ever longed for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I'd love to see you looking stunning.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I want to give you the very best, beyond what's available at Woolworth's.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until that fortunate day arrives, you're well aware.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
Great things take time to build, my dear.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
If you want something, you must pay for it in some way.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
I'm willing to be patient, my love,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I promise that I'll never forget, my dear partner.
You have a lifetime before you.
You have your entire life ahead of you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
No matter what happens, I will cherish and love you always.
Please don't be blue for the present,
Don't be unhappy with our current situation,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
Especially when it's lovely to hear you say
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until that fortunate day arrives, you're well aware.
I can't give you anything but love.
All I can give you right now is love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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