Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Sue Raney Lyrics
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For a thousand summers, I will wait for you
Till you're here beside me, till I'm holding you
And till I hear you sigh here in my arms, ooh
I'll let someone start believing in you
Let him hold out his hand, let him touch you and watch what happens
Once someone who can look in your eyes
No I won't believe your heart is cold
Maybe just afraid to be broken again
But if you let someone with the deep love to give
Give that deep love to you, oh, what magic you'll see
Let someone give her heart, someone who cares like me
So if it takes forever, I will wait for you, ooh, for you
The lyrics in Sue Raney's "Umbrellas of Cherbourg" convey a profound sense of love and commitment. The singer appears ready and willing to wait for their lover for an indefinite amount of time. The lines "If it takes whatever, I will wait for you / For a thousand summers, I will wait for you" express an unwavering determination to be with the one they love. They will not be deterred by obstacles or challenges as they await their lover's arrival.
The lyrics go on to plead that when the lover does arrive, they give someone else a chance to invest in their heart. The verse "No I won't believe your heart is cold / Maybe just afraid to be broken again / But if you let someone with the deep love to give / Give that deep love to you, oh, what magic you'll see" suggests that possessing someone's heart is a valuable thing and something to be respected and appreciated. The singer is willing to let go of their desire for their lover's heart to see them flourish and experience the magic of deep love.
Overall, the lyrics are a beautiful reflection of an individual's dedication to their beloved. It's a song about taking chances, being patient, and embracing vulnerability. It highlights the importance of valuing and investing in the hearts of those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
If it takes whatever, I will wait for you
No matter how long it takes, I am willing to wait for you
For a thousand summers, I will wait for you
I will wait for you through countless seasons and years
Till you're here beside me, till I'm holding you
I won't stop waiting until you're physically here with me, and I can hold you close
And till I hear you sigh here in my arms, ooh
My longing for you will only be satisfied when I can hear you breathe deeply in my embrace
I'll let someone start believing in you
I will step back and let someone else discover the best in you
Let him hold out his hand, let him touch you and watch what happens
Allow him to make that first move towards you and see where it leads
Once someone who can look in your eyes
It takes someone who can truly see you and understand you
And see into your heart, let him find you and watch what happens
Once someone can look past the surface and find what's in your heart, observe how things change
No I won't believe your heart is cold
I refuse to accept that you're incapable of love or feeling
Maybe just afraid to be broken again
Perhaps you're hesitant to love again because of past heartbreak
But if you let someone with the deep love to give
If you allow someone who is capable of giving you a profound love into your life
Give that deep love to you, oh, what magic you'll see
You'll experience something truly magical when you receive that deep love
Let someone give her heart, someone who cares like me
Allow someone who is as caring as I am to give their heart to you
So if it takes forever, I will wait for you, ooh, for you
Even if it takes an eternity, I will continue to wait for you
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