Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 6… Read Full Bio ↴Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone at the age of 14 and played with Jack Hylton, Ambrose, Sid Lipton and Geraldo. He brought his own orchestra together in 1944 for the BBC and his career took off, including many hit records, the biggest success being "Swinging Shepherd Blues". During the 1950s his orchestra frequently performed at the Hammersmith Palais de Dance and from 1956 Heath and his orchestra were regular visitors to the United States. He employed many of the big-name British jazz musicians and his vocalists included Denis Lotus, Lita Rosa and the top British vocalists of the early to mid-50s, Dickie Valentine who went on to have a very successful solo career. The orchestra was disbanded in 1964 when Heath's health started faltering.

We Believe In Love
Ted Heath Lyrics

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Yesterday you came my way,
And when you smiled at me,
In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
That it was love at sight and
I was right to love you as I do.
Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.

Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,

I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.

You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.

I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,
To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.

Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
When you are not around.
Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
But when you're by my side I fill with pride
For I'm so proud of you
It all seems too good to me to all be true

Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I never knew what they could do.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.

You're telling ev'ry one I know
I'm on your mind each place we go
They can't believe that you're in love with me.

I have always placed you far above me.
I just can't imagine that you love me.
And after all is said and done,

To think that I'm the lucky one.
I can't believe that you're in love with me.

Overall Meaning

The song "You're in Kentucky" by Ted Heath is a romantic ballad that expresses the bewilderment and joy that comes with unexpectedly falling in love. The song's opening verse describes the moment when the singer first saw their beloved and felt a thrill of attraction, which soon blossomed into genuine love. The singer marvels at the fact that their feelings are reciprocated, and that their beloved truly loves them back. Throughout the song, the singer expresses a mix of disbelief, gratitude, and happiness in response to this unexpected turn of events.

The song's repetitive refrain, "I can't believe that you're in love with me," captures the incredulousness that the singer feels in response to their sudden good fortune. They are amazed and overjoyed that someone as wonderful as their beloved could love them in return, and they express this sentiment with heartfelt sincerity. The verses that follow describe the transformative power of love, as the singer feels that everything goes wrong when their beloved is not around, but becomes filled with pride and a sense of accomplishment when they are together. The song is ultimately a celebration of the joys of true love, and a testament to the transformative power of human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday you came my way,
You came into my life yesterday

And when you smiled at me,
I felt happy and excited

In my heart I felt a thrill you see,
I felt a strong, positive emotion

That it was love at sight and
I knew right away it was love

I was right to love you as I do.
My love for you is justified

Still I never dreamed that you could love me too.
But I never expected you to feel the same way

Your eyes of blue, your kisses too,
I am enchanted by your eyes and kisses

I never knew what they could do.
I never knew the power of your eyes and kisses

I can't believe that you're in love with me.
I am in disbelief that you love me

You're telling ev'ry one I know
You are telling everyone about us

I'm on your mind each place we go
I am always on your mind no matter where we are

They can't believe that you're in love with me.
Others are also surprised that you love me

I have always placed you far above me.
I see you as better than me

I just can't imagine that you love me.
I cannot believe that you actually love me

And after all is said and done,
Despite everything else

To think that I'm the lucky one.
I consider myself lucky

Skies are gray. I'm blue each day
I feel sad when you're not around

When you are not around.
When I am not with you

Ev'ry thing goes wrong, my dear I've found
Things go wrong without you

But when you're by my side I fill with pride
I feel proud when I am with you

For I'm so proud of you
I am proud of who you are

It all seems too good to me to all be true
It almost feels too good to be true

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARENCE GASKILL, JIMMY MC HUGH

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