Unchained Melody
Richard Adam Lyrics
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My darling
I've hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me
Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea
To the open arms of the sea
Lonely rivers sigh, "Wait for me, wait for me
I'll be coming home, wait for me"
Whoa, my love
My darling
I've hungered, hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
God speed your love to me
The song "Unchained Melody" by Richard & Adam is a beautiful declaration of love and longing for someone special. The singer addresses his lover as his "darling" and proclaims that he has "hungered for [her] touch" for a long, lonely time. He pleads with her to return his love by asking, "Are you still mine?".
The lyrics suggest that time moves slowly when one is separated from the person they love, and that time can have a significant impact on their feelings towards each other. It seems that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be reunited with his lover, as he implores, "God speed your love to me". The reference to lonely rivers flowing to the sea, and the idea of coming home, also implies a desire for reconciliation and a return to a place of safety and comfort.
Overall, "Unchained Melody" is a tender and moving expression of love, loss, and longing. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the beautiful melody enhances the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, my love
I feel overwhelmed by my love for you
My darling
You are very dear to me
I've hungered for your touch
I have deeply missed your affection and presence
A long, lonely time
I have been separated from you for a significant amount of time
And time goes by so slowly
The passage of time seems painfully slow without you
And time can do so much
Time can change many things, but not my love for you
Are you still mine?
Do you still belong to me and reciprocate my love?
I need your love
I crave your love and affection
God speed your love to me
May your love for me come quickly and without hindrance
Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea
Solitude and sadness are united and directed towards the vastness of the ocean
To the open arms of the sea
The sea beckons and comforts those who are alone
Lonely rivers sigh, "Wait for me, wait for me"
Lonely souls yearn and plead for their loved ones to wait for them
I'll be coming home, wait for me
I will return to you, so please be patient and wait for me
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