Love Is the Sweetest Thing
Ray Noble & His Orchestra Lyrics
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One little thought to me
Though someone else may be
Nearer your heart?
Once in a while will you dream
Of the moments I shared with you
Moments before we two
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
That spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
The spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
The lyrics of Ray Noble & His Orchestra's song, "Love Is the Sweetest Thing," depict a sense of longing for a love that has been lost. The singer is asking their former lover to occasionally remember them, even if they are with someone else now. The lyrics suggest that the singer still has feelings for their ex-partner, as they ask if the former lover still dreams of the moments they shared before they drifted apart.
The song suggests that even though the relationship has ended, there may still be a glimmer of hope for rekindling the love. The lyrics use the metaphor of a smoldering ember, which suggests that love may still be present, waiting to be stoked into flames. The singer acknowledges that they will be content with just memories of the past as long as their former partner thinks of them "once in a while."
Overall, the lyrics of "Love Is the Sweetest Thing" convey a bittersweet feeling of loss and hope. The singer longs to hold onto a past love, but also recognizes that it may be time to move on. The song captures the complexity of the feelings associated with lost love, and the hope that love can be reignited, even if only in memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Would you attempt to spare a thought, from time to time?
One little thought to me
Just a brief reflection of me in your mind?
Though someone else may be
Despite the fact that another may consume your heart?
Nearer your heart?
Closer to your soul?
Once in a while will you dream
Occasionally, would you allow yourself the pleasure to fantasize?
Of the moments I shared with you
To recall the instances we encountered together?
Moments before we two
Reveries of the times when our bonds were intact?
Drifted apart?
As we headed in separate directions?
In love's smoldering ember
Within the remains of an extinguished love?
One spark may remain
There is a chance that a tiny flame may still exist?
If love still can remember
If the passion we once shared is still in our minds?
That spark may burn again
The affection we once had can reignite?
I know that I'll be contented
I am certain that I will be satisfied?
With yesterday's memory
With the remembrance of what we had in the past?
Knowing you think of me
Aware that you reflect on our time together?
Once in a while
Occasionally, from time to time?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: RAY NOBLE
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@lolo-be7wr
Just recently I found this song on 78 at a local thrift shop, I also found "the very thought of you," at the same store funny enough, if only I could find "midnight the stars and you," or "its all forgotten now," but hey, I'm happy with these two gems
@MattKlocke
Both of those are very rare, I previously owned Midnight, the stars and you. Unfortunately, My dog cracked it when I was on holiday.
@lolo-be7wr
@Matt Klocke I'm so sorry, alas a doggo is more important than an LP
@MattKlocke
@lolo 2004 Its ok, I hope to find another one soon
@MrDaiseymay
@Matt Klocke What----another Dog ? If so, don't show him how to play the records.
@MattKlocke
@Philip Croft I didn't, it was my fault, I left it on a spot that he could reach, and he's a curious dog [springer spaniel].
@stevesampson6431
One of my mom’s favorites; heartfelt memory
@stevesampson6431
Reference: Victor 24333-A; released 1932; Ray Noble and his New Mayfair Orchestra; performed by Albert “Al” Bowlly, from the film “Say It With Music” (recorded in Europe). SCS
@midnightdishwasher1071
im glad my fond music is still alive
@MattKlocke
YOUR fond music? This is Ray Noble & Al Bowlly's music. Nobody can make a duo better than those two musical geniuses !