My Love
Susan Lyrics


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A few stolen moments is all that we share
You’ve got your family, and they need you there
Though I’ve tried to resist, being last on your list
But no other man’s gonna do
So I’m saving all my love for you

It’s not very easy, living all alone
My friends try and tell me, find a man of my own
But each time I try, I just break down and cry
‘Cause I’d rather be home feeling blue
So I’m saving all my love for you

You used to tell me we’d run away together
Love gives you the right to be free
You said be patient, just wait a little longer
But that’s just an old fantasy

I’ve got to get ready, just a few minutes more
Gonna get that old feeling when you walk through that door
‘Cause tonight is the night, for I’m feeling alright
We’ll be making love the whole night through
So I’m saving all my love
Yes I’m saving all my love
Yes I’m saving all my love for you




For you
I’m saving all my love for you

Overall Meaning

Susan's song "My Love" is a poignant ballad about a woman who is deeply in love with a man who cannot be fully present in her life. The song centers around the theme of unrequited love and the pain and sorrow that this can bring. The first verse conveys the idea that the couple's relationship is limited to only "a few stolen moments". This implies that the man is not fully available to Susan, since he has commitments to his family that come first. Despite this, Susan has tried to resist her feelings for him, knowing that she is last on his list. However, she cannot deny her love for him and is therefore saving all her love for him.


The second verse highlights the loneliness that Susan feels, being without a partner. Her friends encourage her to find someone of her own, but Susan cannot bear the thought of being with anyone else, as she would rather be at home feeling blue. The third verse reveals that the man has promised to run away with Susan, but that this is just an old fantasy. The final verse expresses Susan's hopeful anticipation of the man's return that night, as they will finally be able to make love the whole night through. The song ends with a repetition of the line "I'm saving all my love for you", emphasizing that Susan's love is unwavering, even though it cannot be fully reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

A few stolen moments is all that we share
We only have brief instances together since you have other obligations.


You’ve got your family, and they need you there
Your family is your priority, and you need to attend to them.


Though I’ve tried to resist, being last on your list
I've attempted not to feel neglected, but it's hard being the least important person in your life.


But no other man’s gonna do
No other person can take your place, and I'm devoted to you.


So I’m saving all my love for you
I'm keeping all of my affection for you only and hoping it will make a difference.


It’s not very easy, living all alone
Being on my own is tough and overwhelming in many ways.


My friends try and tell me, find a man of my own
People in my life urge me to seek out companionship of my own, but I won't listen.


But each time I try, I just break down and cry
Whenever I attempt to look for someone else, I become emotional and upset.


‘Cause I’d rather be home feeling blue
I prefer to stay by myself and be gloomy.


So I’m saving all my love for you
I'm keeping all of my affection for you only and hoping it will make a difference.


You used to tell me we’d run away together
You once spoke of leaving with me.


Love gives you the right to be free
Being in love grants you the liberty to do what you want.


You said be patient, just wait a little longer
You urged me to wait a bit longer for us to be together.


But that’s just an old fantasy
Our plan is just a dated, unrealistic idea.


I’ve got to get ready, just a few minutes more
I'm getting ready for your arrival and only need a few more minutes.


Gonna get that old feeling when you walk through that door
I'll experience that same feeling I always have when I see you.


‘Cause tonight is the night, for I’m feeling alright
Tonight feels like the night everything will be okay for us.


We’ll be making love the whole night through
We'll spend the night making love.


So I’m saving all my love
I'm keeping all of my affection for you only and hoping it will make a difference.


Yes I’m saving all my love
I'm keeping all of my affection for you only and hoping it will make a difference.


Yes I’m saving all my love for you
I'm keeping all of my affection for you only and hoping it will make a difference.


For you
Everything I'm doing is for you, hoping that someday you'll love and notice me more.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser

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Daniel Lima

This song lyrics is a mess, but romaji

Ima me to me ga surechigau
Fushigina sekai e hairikomu
Mienai ito ni tsurerarete
Futari wa itsuka chikadzuku

Destiny only existed for me
As a word on a page in a dictionary
But all that changed from the day i met you
I really wish i could forget you

Tooi mukashi no doko ka de
Kokoro wa rizumu kanadeteita
Watashi ga ikite iru koto
Anata ga ikite iru koto
Ima hitotsu aru no wa
Anata e no tegakari

Destiny only existed for me
As a word on a page in a dictionary
But all that changed from the day i met you
I really wish i could forget you

Hitotsu dake nokoru no wa
Anata e no tegakari dake
Tatoe subete ga owatte mo
Futari no kage wa nokoru hazu
Subete no maku ga tojite mo
Futari no kage wa nokoru hazu

Must have been fate that brought you to me
The touch of your hand sends sparks running through me
I never sleep when we're not together
Just wanna stay here with you, forever



Daniel Lima

Kanji:

今 目と目が すれちがう
不思議な世界へ 入りこむ
見えない糸に つれられて
二人はいつか近づく

Destiny only existed for me
As a word on a page in a dictionary
But all that changed from the day i met you
I really wish i could forget you

遠い昔の どこかで
心はリズム かなでていた
私が 生きていること
貴方が 生きていること
今 一つあるのは
貴方への手掛り

Destiny only existed for me
As a word on a page in a dictionary
But all that changed from the day i met you
I really wish i could forget you

一つだけ 残るのは
貴方への 手掛りだけ
たとえ すべてが終っても
二人の陰は 残る筈
すべての幕が 閉じても
二人の陰は 残る筈

Must have been fate that brought you to me
The touch of your hand sends sparks running through me
I never sleep when we're not together
Just wanna stay here with you, forever

一つだけ 残るのは
貴方への 手掛りだけ
たとえ すべてが終っても
二人の陰は 残る筈
すべての幕が 閉じても
二人の陰は 残る筈



All comments from YouTube:

のぶりん

こんな曲にはもう二度と会えないと思う。40数年以上、大好きな曲。
ユキヒロさん、ありがとう。向こうに行くのには早過ぎです。

a d

I'm sure everybody who's heard this song feels this way but 1:35 gets me EVERY DAMN TIME. What a stunning, gorgeous, masterpiece of pop production. That fill makes In the Air Tonight sound like poop.

Verbal Kint

amen

Ben Aqua

agreed!

BUBBLEGUM GUN

yuh

Adam Nordlund

In the air tonight have always sounded like poop :D

Rock Hyrax

Yep! It's not just the perfect drums, it's that little burst of guitar noise that hits exactly right.

Hajime Naoi

ユキヒロさんの数多ある曲の中でも好きな曲。ありがとうユキヒロさん。

ZGOBL

Another 99,9%-Takahashi-Song of the two very good Susan-albums. "I only come out at night" and "Screamer" are the other synth-masterpieces.
I love all the output from the early eighties, especially the japanese. It was so innovative, with all the new possibilities given by synthesizers, midi (later), fairlight and so on.
In comparison today's music is really boring. I miss the catchy melodies, the songwriting, the search for the new.

Claude Alain

ce morceau est très beau et devient carrément magique quand il est interprété par Takako MInekawa

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