Unchained Melody
Scott Jimmy Lyrics
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I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time,
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
Lonely rivers sigh,
"Wait for me, wait for me"
"I'll be coming home, wait for me!"
Are you still mine?
I need your love, I need your love,
God speed your love to me
The lyrics of the song Unchained Melody by Scott Jimmy express the longing and profound love that the singer feels for their beloved one that has been gone for a long time. The first verse clearly shows the extent of this yearning, as the singer confesses that they have hungered for the touch of their loved one for a very long, lonely time. Time moves very slowly, and it can do a lot of things but the question is, is this person still theirs? They express their need for their love multiple times and ask God to speed their love back to them.
The second verse describes the struggle of the separation from their loved one, as rivers flow lonely to the sea and arms of the sea are open to receive this heartbroken person. The rivers sigh along with the person, "Wait for me, wait for me", as they express their promise of coming back home to their beloved one. The song ends as it started, with the same question and request for love; "Are you still mine? I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me." Overall, the lyrics of Unchained Melody portray a deep sense of longing and hope for the return of true love and the sorrow of being apart from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my love, my darling,
The singer expresses deep emotions towards the person they love, and addresses them with affection.
I've hungered for your touch a long, lonely time,
The singer has been longing for their lover's physical presence for a considerable amount of time, which has caused feelings of isolation and sadness.
Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much.
The singer feels that time moves at a sluggish pace, and that it can have a significant impact on their feelings and experiences.
Are you still mine?
The singer is questioning whether their lover still feels the same way about them and is still committed to their relationship.
I need your love, I need your love,
The singer is expressing a deep desire for their lover's affection and attention.
God speed your love to me.
The singer is asking for divine intervention to bring their lover closer to them.
Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea
The singer notes that rivers flow in a solitary manner towards the vast, open sea.
To the open arms of the sea
The sea symbolizes an all-encompassing and welcoming force that is always present and accepting.
Lonely rivers sigh,
The term 'sigh' implies that the rivers' movement is akin to a person's exhalation, reflecting feelings of disappointment or sadness.
"Wait for me, wait for me"
The singer hears the river's murmuring (which they personify) and understands its plea for patience and faithfulness.
"I'll be coming home, wait for me!"
The singer reiterates the river's promise to come back and expresses their own hope that their lover will wait for them.
Are you still mine?
The song ends with a repetition of the initial cry of doubt, displaying the character's lack of certainty and deep caring nature.
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Written by: Alex North, Hy Zaret
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