Unchained Melody
Roger Williams His Piano And Orchestra Lyrics


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Oh my love, my darlin'
I hunger for your touch
A long, long time

Time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
Godspeed your love to me

Lonely river flow to the sea, to the sea
To the open arms of the sea
Lonely river sigh, wait for me, wait for me
I'll be comin' home, wait for me

Oh my love, my darlin'
I hunger for your touch
A long, long time

Time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?

I need your love




I need your love
Godspeed your love to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Unchained Melody" express a yearning desire for love and touch. The singer expresses their longing for the touch of their beloved, whom they haven't seen in a long time. Time is a crucial element in the song, as it is portrayed as something that moves slowly and has the power to change things. The singer is unsure if their love is still waiting for them, but they know that they still need it.


The imagery of the "Lonely river" adds to the melancholic tone of the song. The singer compares themselves to a river that will eventually reach the sea, and longs for their beloved to be waiting for them at the end of their journey. The repetition of the lyrics "I need your love, Godspeed your love to me" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's desire and their hope that their love will reach them soon.


Overall, "Unchained Melody" is a passionate and emotional plea for love and connection, layered with vivid imagery and a deep sense of longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my love, my darlin'
Addressing the one they love with affection.


I hunger for your touch
Expressing a yearning desire for physical and emotional connection.


A long, long time
Emphasizing that the longing and separation have been going on for an extended period.


Time goes by so slowly
Reflecting on how time can seem to stretch out when one is separated from their beloved.


And time can do so much
Acknowledging the profound effect that time and distance can have on a relationship.


Are you still mine?
Asking if the love they share is still reciprocated.


I need your love
Reiterating the deep need for emotional connection with their partner.


Godspeed your love to me
Expressing a hope that their partner's love will reach them soon.


Lonely river flow to the sea, to the sea
Using metaphor to describe their own loneliness and longing for connection.


To the open arms of the sea
Envisioning the open, welcoming expanse of the sea as a metaphor for the love they seek.


Lonely river sigh, wait for me, wait for me
Addressing the lonely, yearning part of themselves and asking for patience and understanding from their partner.


I'll be comin' home, wait for me
Assuring their partner that they will return and that their love is worth waiting for.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, UNCHAINED MELODY PUB LLC
Written by: Alex North, Hy Zaret

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Jane'sPeach

Sad, soft, and sweet all at once...

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