I Cover the Waterfront
Sonny Stitt Lyrics


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I cover the waterfront,
I'm watching the sea,
Will the one I love,
Be coming back to me?

I cover the waterfront,
In search of my love,
And I'm covered by,
A starless sky above.

Here am I,
Patiently waiting,
Hoping and longing,
Oh! How I yearn!
Where are you?
Are you forgetting?
Do you remember?
Will you return?

I cover the waterfront,
I'm watching the sea,




For the one I love,
Must come back to me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sonny Stitt Quartet's song I Cover the Waterfront reflect the heartbreak and longing of someone waiting for their lover to return. The singer of the song is watching the sea as they cover the waterfront, hoping and waiting for their lover to come back to them. They are covered by a starless sky above, representing the darkness and sadness of their situation. The singer is patiently waiting and yearning for their lover to return, but they are left wondering if their lover is forgetting about them. However, their hope and longing remain strong as they cling onto the possibility of their lover's return.


The repetition of "I cover the waterfront" symbolizes the singer's tireless efforts to search for their lover. As they move from one end of the waterfront to the other, they are consumed by the thought of their lover coming back to them. The use of rhetorical questions like "Where are you?" and "Will you return?" adds to the lamenting tone of the song, emphasizing the singer's uncertainty and desperation.


Overall, the lyrics to I Cover the Waterfront are a powerful expression of love and loss. The song captures the melancholic tone of someone waiting for their lover to return, highlighting the uncertainty, impatience and hopelessness that comes with such situations.


Line by Line Meaning

I cover the waterfront,
I am exploring every inch of the area near the water in search of something or someone


I'm watching the sea,
I am keeping a close eye on the water in anticipation


Will the one I love,
Am I going to be reunited with my beloved?


Be coming back to me?
Will my beloved return to me?


I cover the waterfront,
I continue to search through the waterfront surroundings


In search of my love,
I am looking for my true love


And I'm covered by,
The starless sky above me is hiding me


A starless sky above.
There are no stars to light my way, leaving me in the dark


Here am I,
I am still here, waiting


Patiently waiting,
I am waiting calmly and with great patience


Hoping and longing,
I am filled with hope and yearning


Oh! How I yearn!
I deeply long for what is missing in my life


Where are you?
I am wondering where you are


Are you forgetting?
Have you forgotten about me?


Do you remember?
Do you still remember me?


Will you return?
Will you come back and be reunited with me?


I cover the waterfront,
I am still combing the waterfront area


I'm watching the sea,
I am still keeping a close eye on the water


For the one I love,
I long for the return of my true love


Must come back to me.
I am expecting my beloved to return to my side




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, John W. Green

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Comments from YouTube:

@lastknowngood0

This is a very cool rendition Ru. I still love it <3

@lastknowngood0

Love this song it reminds me of Copenhagen's Waterfront where The City Bar, plus a few other other Clubs swing on into the early morning hours. <<<3

@howardgibson3421

Head bobbing, finger popping, swinging tune reminds me of my former home town the windy City Chicago, Love this tune makes me think of Joe Segal Jazz show case club.Joe had all the Jazz master's, work their magic at the show case. I really miss Chicago and all that great Jazz.,

@lastknowngood0

Classic SS doing one of my film noir theme Faves ! Outstanding Ru ~ Hmmmm all those Bird Licks on an album entitled "Don't call me Bird" Ego-Speak trageek ~ <3 ;-)

@lastknowngood0

<<<3 OKA must have a lot of waterfront. I'm thinking of the beautiful Music we could make! Just Hachimitsu & me Baby makes 3, Oh Yeah!

@yeankim690

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