Closing Theme
Raymond Scott And His Orchestra Lyrics

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Speak low when you speak, love,
Our summer day withers away
Too soon, too soon.

Speak low when you speak, love,
Our moment is swift, like ships adrift,
We're swept apart too soon.

Speak low, darling speak low,
Love is a spark lost in the dark,
Too soon, too soon,
I feel wherever I go
That tomorrow is near, tomorrow is here
And always too soon.

Time is so old and love so brief,
Love is pure gold and time a thief.
We're late darling, we're late,
The curtain descends, ev'rything ends
Too soon, too soon,
I wait darling, I wait

Will you speak low to me,
Speak love to me and soon.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Closing Theme" by Raymond Scott And His Orchestra convey a sense of fleeting love and the inevitability of time passing by. The opening line, "Speak low when you speak, love," suggests a need for secrecy or whispering, perhaps to preserve the preciousness of the moment. It could also symbolize the quiet and intimate nature of love. The repetition of "too soon, too soon" emphasizes the transience of the summer day and the moment shared between the two individuals.

The second stanza reiterates the swiftness and impermanence of the moment, comparing it to ships adrift and being swept apart. The phrase "Love is a spark lost in the dark, too soon, too soon" captures the idea that love can be easily lost or extinguished, especially when confronted with the passing of time. The lyrics also suggest an anticipation of tomorrow, highlighting the feeling that time moves quickly and tomorrow is always near, only to arrive too soon.

The following stanzas depict love as something precious and valuable, while time is portrayed as a thief. The expression "Love is pure gold and time a thief" contrasts the eternal nature of love with the fleeting nature of time. The repetition of "too soon, too soon" signifies a sense of urgency and lamentation for the passing of time. The song concludes with a plea or longing for the beloved to continue speaking low and speaking love, suggesting that these moments of connection are cherished and desired.

Overall, the lyrics of "Closing Theme" paint a picture of the fragility of love, the passage of time, and the bittersweet experience of longing for everlasting moments.

Line by Line Meaning

Speak low when you speak, love,
Lower your voice when you express your affection,

Our summer day withers away
Our precious time together during the summer fades away,

Too soon, too soon.
It happens quicker than we desire.

Speak low, darling speak low,
Whisper softly, my dear,

Love is a spark lost in the dark,
The flame of love can easily fade away,

Too soon, too soon,
In a very short time,

I feel wherever I go
Wherever I may be,

That tomorrow is near, tomorrow is here
The future is almost upon us,

And always too soon.
And it always arrives faster than expected.

Time is so old and love so brief,
Time feels long, but love is fleeting,

Love is pure gold and time a thief.
Love is valuable, while time seems to steal it away.