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Tonight You Belong to Me
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics
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To somebody new
But tonight
You belong to me
Although, although we're apart
You're part of my heart
And tonight
Lay down
By the stream
How sweet
It will seem
Once more
Just to dream
In the moonlight
My honey, I know, I know
With the dark
That you will be gone
But tonight
You belong to me
Lay down way down along the stream
How very very sweet it will seem
Once more just to dream
In the silvery moonlight
My honey, I know, I know
With the dark
That you will be gone
But tonight
You belong to me
Just a little old me
The Bird and the Bee's song Tonight You Belong to Me is a beautiful love song that is filled with emotion and longing. The song opens with the lyrics "I know, I know you belong to somebody new, but tonight you belong to me." Here, the singer is acknowledging the fact that the person they love is in a different relationship, however, they want to be with that person for one night. They want the other person to know how much they love them, even if it is only for one night.
As the song progresses, the lyrics "Although, although we're apart, you're part of my heart, and tonight you belong to me" further emphasize the singer's love and longing for the other person. The singer feels that even though they are not physically together, they still share a deep connection, and that connection is enough for the singer to claim them for one night.
The lyrics "Lay down by the stream, how sweet it will seem, once more just to dream in the moonlight" signify a dreamy and romantic setting where the singer and the person they love can be together. The lyrics continue with the emotions of the singer and their yearning for the other person with the lines "My honey, I know, I know with the dark that you will be gone, but tonight you belong to me."
Overall, The Bird and the Bee's song Tonight You Belong to Me is a romantic and bittersweet love song about temporary solace and the longing for the other person, even if only for one night.
Line by Line Meaning
I know, I know you belong
Although you're with someone new, I understand that you're not truly theirs and a part of you still belongs with me.
To somebody new
You're currently committed to someone else.
But tonight
However, for tonight only,
You belong to me
You are mine in this moment, and I am fully claiming you despite your current partner.
Although, although we're apart
Despite the distance between us and the fact that we're not currently together,
You're part of my heart
You still hold a special place in my heart and I can't help but think of you often.
Lay down
Let's relax together and take a moment to appreciate each other's company.
By the stream
Let's find a peaceful spot by the water to unwind and enjoy each other's company.
How sweet
It will be a lovely and intimate moment for us.
It will seem
We'll be able to forget about everything else and just focus on each other in this serene setting.
Once more
It's been too long since we've had a moment like this together, so let's cherish it.
Just to dream
We can share our aspirations and fantasies, and really connect emotionally with each other.
In the moonlight
The gentle glow of the moon will enhance the romantic mood, making this moment even more special.
My honey, I know, I know
My beloved, I am aware and understanding of how things currently are and accept it.
With the dark
As the night passes and darkness grows,
That you will be gone
Our time together will come to an end, and you will have to leave.
But tonight
However, for tonight only,
You belong to me
I am the person you're spending the night with and I am claiming this intimate moment with you.
Lay down way down along the stream
Let's get even closer to nature and relax by the water, letting its calming presence enhance our experience.
How very very sweet it will seem
This moment will be nothing but pure sweetness and tenderness we both will experience together.
In the silvery moonlight
We'll surrender to the romantic atmosphere that the moonlight brings to our surroundings, making it more special.
Just a little old me
I'm nothing special and I don't have much to offer you, but I am the one here with you in this moment and I cherish that.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Rose, Lee David
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