The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
Si Zentner And Orchestra Lyrics
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The world is waiting for the sunrise;
Every rose is heavy with dew.
The thrush on high,
His sleepy mate is calling
And my heart is calling you!
The lyrics to Si Zentner And Orchestra's song "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise" reflect the feelings of the singer who longs for his beloved. The world is waiting for the sunrise, which symbolizes a new beginning, but the singer can't truly enjoy it because his heart is calling out for his loved one. The roses are heavy with dew, which represents the sadness and longing in the singer's heart. The thrush is calling out to his mate, which possibly represents the singer's desire to be with his own mate. The lyrics reflect a feeling of impatience and a longing for something that seems out of reach.
The song was originally written in 1919 by the composer Ernest Seitz and lyricist Gene Lockhart. It has been covered by numerous artists since then and has become a jazz standard. Interestingly, the song was also used in the soundtrack for the video game "BioShock Infinite" in 2013. The use of the song in the game was to create a haunting and atmospheric feeling in the player.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear one,
My dearest love,
The world is waiting for the sunrise;
The entire world is eagerly anticipating the dawn,
Every rose is heavy with dew.
The morning dew clings to each rose, making them look heavy,
The thrush on high,
The songbird above,
His sleepy mate is calling
His drowsy partner calls to him,
And my heart is calling you!
And my heart is yearning for you!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST SEITZ, EUGENE LOCKHART, HARRY ALFORD
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