I'm In The Mood For Love
Roy Eldridge Lyrics


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I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.

Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
I'm in the mood for love?

Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!

If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it




But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love

Overall Meaning

Roy Eldridge’s song “The Man I Love” is a beautiful composition about falling in love. The opening lines, “I'm in the mood for love, simply because you're near me,” sets the tone for the rest of the song, relaying how the singer is feeling when they’re close to someone they love. Eldridge sings about the feeling of being in love, comparing it to being under the stars in the bright night sky. He wonders whether it’s any wonder he’s in the mood for love with his lover dazzles him so.


Eldridge sings about how he will not let little things ruin his happiness, for he and his lover have put their hearts together and become one. The song talks about how there might be clouds above or if it should rain, they will let it. But for tonight, they will spend together and forget everything else because he's in the mood for love. The song conveys a beautiful and romantic message, about falling in love, and being lost in the moment.


Overall, the song is a masterpiece of music and lyrics working together. With each note, Eldridge’s voice perfectly captures the emotions of the lyrics, and truly brings them to life. The song is a relatable one for anyone who has been in love, perfectly encapsulating the feeling of falling in love - of being whisked away by the power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the mood for love
I have a feeling of romantic attraction.


Simply because you're near me.
I experience this attraction due to your proximity.


Funny, but when you're near me
It may seem amusing to others, but your presence affects me deeply.


Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes have a radiant beauty that resembles the celestial realm.


Bright as the stars we're under
Your eyes shine like the stars above us.


Oh! Is it any wonder
It's not surprising that I'm enamored with you.


Why stop to think of whether
There's no need to contemplate whether our romance is sustainable.


This little dream might fade?
Is it possible that our relationship could dissolve?


We've put our hearts together
We've united our passions and affections.


Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
I'm unafraid because we are one entity.


If there's a cloud above
If an obstacle appears.


If it should rain we'll let it
If problems arise, we'll tackle them in stride.


But for tonight, forget it!
Let's enjoy our love in the present moment without worry.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh

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