My heart
Terrell Tammi Lyrics
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Seein' other girls in love and wishin' it were me
If I could only find the key and make love come my way
I would trade this loneliness for true love any day
When love comes knockin' at my heart
I'm surely gonna let it in
When love comes knockin' at my heart
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Emptiness is in the air and all around me gloom
As I gaze through the window of my lonely room
I hate to get up in the mornin' 'cause I know what lies ahead
Where there should be a cheerful smile, there's loneliness instead
When love comes knockin' at my heart
I'm surely gonna let it in
When love comes knockin' at my heart
Happiness will surely begin
Oh if you've never been in love, darlin'
Then you're just like me, now
Don't you get lonely? What am I to be?
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
My heart's full of envy for the girl who lives next door
She has so many things that I've never had before
She possesses one thing I've never had a chance to get
That's someone to call her own and there's one thing you can bet
When love comes knockin' at my heart
I'm surely gonna let it in
When love comes knockin' at my heart
Happiness will surely begin
Oh darlin', my-my baby
Oh darlin', oh darlin'
When love comes,(when it comes) I'm gonna let it in(let it in)
Because I know (what do you know) I'll be happy then
Loneliness will be no more
When love comes,(oh darling) gonna open that door(just open the door)
When love comes,(let it in) when love comes (let it in)
(Let it in) oh darlin',(let it in) when love comes
The lyrics of Tammi Terrell's song, My Heart, reflects the feeling of loneliness and the yearning for love. The singer of the song is alone and sees other couples in love, wishing that they could experience the same feeling. The opening verse expresses the singer's desire for love and how they would trade their loneliness for true love. The second verse further emphasizes the loneliness and emptiness that they feel, and how they dread waking up each morning with the same feeling.
However, the chorus brings hope and the promise of happiness. The singer sings that when love comes knocking at their heart, they will let it in, and happiness will surely begin. The repetition of the word "darling" throughout the song further emphasizes the desire for love and connection. The bridge of the song is a reflection on the envy they feel for the girl next door, who has someone to call her own, and the hope that love will come knocking at their heart soon.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection of a human emotion that everyone can relate to - loneliness and the yearning for love. Tammi Terrell's soulful voice and the lyrics of the song, coupled with the music, create a heartfelt and moving experience for the listener, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh here I am alone, thinkin' aimlessly
I am alone and lost in thought.
Seein' other girls in love and wishin' it were me
As I observe other girls in love, I long to be in their shoes.
If I could only find the key and make love come my way
I wish to find a way to attract love into my life.
I would trade this loneliness for true love any day
I am willing to exchange my loneliness for genuine love.
Emptiness is in the air and all around me gloom
I feel bleak as the gloominess engulfs me.
As I gaze through the window of my lonely room
In my lonely room, I am lost in contemplation.
I hate to get up in the mornin' 'cause I know what lies ahead
I dread the morning as I know that another day of loneliness awaits me.
Where there should be a cheerful smile, there's loneliness instead
Instead of happiness which should accompany my smile, I am left with loneliness.
My heart's full of envy for the girl who lives next door
I am jealous of the girl next door who has so many things I lack.
She possesses one thing I've never had a chance to get
The one thing she has that I have never owned is someone to call her own.
When love comes knockin' at my heart
When I find love, I'll embrace it.
I'm surely gonna let it in
I will not hesitate to accept love.
Happiness will surely begin
I believe that love will bring me joy.
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Louis Wendruck
Great quality sound.
daverobertswales
A great song, don't think I'd heard it before today. Happy New Year Claire!
SHA LA LA LA LA, BABY IT'S YOU CLARE ONIONS
Thank you Dave. Imagine how many more lovely songs Tammi could of made if she hadn't of died so young, bless her. Happy New Year to you.
edge burton
So smooth,very nice indeed KTF
Jermaine Johnson
I LOVE THIS SONG. BUT IT EITHER NEEDS THE ANDANTES ON BACKGROUND VOCALS OR JUST NO BACKGROUND VOCALS AT ALL THE GUYS ARE DISTRACTING ME
Paul Hatton
Listen to the original version by Carolyn Crawford on Motown Records.
edge burton
@clareons You have a great Christmas too,looking forward to the New years eve Soul bash at the Guildhall,Burton on Trent,this will be the 1st year i've not DJ'd ! KTF