Mélodie d'amour
The Ames Brothers with Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Shoo shoo little bird, go and find my love
Melodie d'amour, serenade at her window
Shoo shoo little bird, sing my song of love
Oh tell her I will wait, if she names a date
Tell her that I care, more than I can bear
For when we are apart, how it hurts my heart
This lovers melody will bring her back to me
Melodie d'amour, take this song to my lover
Shoo shoo little bird, go and find my love
Melodie d'amour, serenade at her window
Shoo shoo little bird, tell her of my love
Oh tell her how I yearn, long for her return
Say I miss her so, more than she could know
For when we are apart, how it hurts my heart
So fly oh fly away and say that I hope and pray
This lover's melody will bring her back to me
Melodie d'amour, serenade at her window
Shoo shoo little bird, tell her of my love.
The lyrics to The Ames Brothers' song "Melodie D'amour" are a plea to a little bird to take a message of love to the singer's beloved. The song's simple melody complements its heartfelt lyrics as it tells the story of a deep longing for a loved one.
As the singer begs the bird to find his love and serenade her at her window, he explains the depth of his feelings for her. He promises to wait for her if she chooses to name a date, tells the bird to let her know just how much he cares, and then goes on to express the pain he feels whenever they are apart.
The theme of separation and longing is a classic one, and "Melodie D'amour" is one of many songs that have explored it over the years. However, the Ames Brothers' rendition of the song remains one of the most touching and evocative, thanks to the emotion that they bring to the lyrics and their distinctive vocal style.
Line by Line Meaning
Melodie d'amour, take this song to my lover
Please deliver this love song to my partner
Shoo shoo little bird, go and find my love
Bird, please go and find my lover
Melodie d'amour, serenade at her window
Sing this love song outside my partner's window
Shoo shoo little bird, sing my song of love
Bird, please sing my love song to my partner
Oh tell her I will wait, if she names a date
Let my partner know that I'll wait for a specific date
Tell her that I care, more than I can bear
Inform my partner how much I care for them
For when we are apart, how it hurts my heart
Express the pain I feel when separated from my partner
So fly oh fly away and say that I hope and pray
Please convey my hope and prayers for a reunion
This lovers melody will bring her back to me
I believe this song of love will reunite us
Oh tell her how I yearn, long for her return
Let my partner know how much I long for their return
Say I miss her so, more than she could know
Communicate how much I miss my partner
Melodie d'amour, serenade at her window
Sing this love song outside my partner's window
Shoo shoo little bird, tell her of my love
Bird, please inform my lover of my love for them
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEONA GABRIEL SOIME, HENRI GABRIEL SALVADOR, JEAN ALCIDE MARIE MARCLAND
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