Love Letters
Ray Conniff & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Keep us so near while we're apart,
I'm not alone in the night,
When I can have all the love you write,
I memorize every line,
I kiss the name that you sign,
And darling,
Again from the start,
Love letters straight from your heart.
The lyrics to "Love Letters" by Ray Conniff & His Orchestra portray a longing for connection and closeness with a loved one despite being separated physically. The writer of the lyrics emphasizes the importance of love letters in maintaining a strong connection and keeping both individuals close. The recipient of these love letters is not lonely at night, knowing that they have the love that is being written down in those letters. The writer admires and savors every word of the letters and holds them near to their heart, finding comfort and reassurance in each line.
The lyrics create a romantic and sentimental atmosphere, demonstrating the way in which writing can serve as a tool to foster intimacy and expression of affection in a long-distance relationship. The writer’s obsession with the gestures behind the love letters and the comforting power of words evoke strong emotions of love and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Love letters straight from your heart,
A written message expressing your love, sent from the depths of your heart.
Keep us so near while we're apart,
The love letters are a reminder of our enduring love, bridging the distance between us.
I'm not alone in the night,
The love letters bring me comfort, making me feel less lonely when we're apart.
When I can have all the love you write,
The words in your letters bring me the love I crave and keep me connected to you.
I memorize every line,
I hold onto the words you wrote, committing them to memory so I can recall them whenever I want.
I kiss the name that you sign,
I show my love for you by kissing the name you signed at the bottom of your letter.
And darling,
My beloved,
Then I read,
I start to read your letter again,
Again from the start,
Beginning at the very first line, reliving the joy of reading your words.
Love letters straight from your heart.
These messages of love, straight from your heart to mine, are precious treasures that I will cherish forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Y, AIRELLE BESSON, JOSEPH PATRICK MOUNT
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