The Man I Love
The Earl Hines Trio Lyrics
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The man I love
And he'll be big and strong
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay
He'll look at me and smile
Then in a little while
He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both won't say a word
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
He'll build a little home
That's meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you
And so all else above
I'm dreaming of the man I love
The Earl Hines Trio's song "The Man I Love" is a ballad that expresses the yearning of a woman for her future husband. She hopes that someday, a man who is big and strong will come along and when he does she will do her best to make him stay. The woman believes that when the man smiles at her, she will understand and he will take her hand. She admits that it seems absurd, but they will not say a word. The woman is hopeful that she will meet this man on a Sunday, Monday, or maybe Tuesday, but she is sure she will meet him one day. She dreams of the man building a little home that is meant for two, from which she will never roam.
The lyrics of the song capture the essence of what it feels like to be in love and to wait patiently for the right person to come along. The woman describes the qualities she desires in her future husband - someone who is big and strong - suggesting that she wants someone who can protect and take care of her. The words "he'll look at me and smile, I'll understand" also imply that the woman seeks a deep connection that goes beyond words and gestures, where simply seeing each other's eyes or feeling their touch is enough to communicate. She envisions a life with this man, including building a home together that is meant for two, and cherishing the stability and security that being in a committed relationship brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday he'll come along
I am waiting for the man I love to arrive someday
The man I love
He is the only man I love and wish to be with
And he'll be big and strong
He will be physically strong and capable of taking care of us
And when he comes my way
When he finally arrives and meets me
I'll do my best to make him stay
I will try my hardest to make him want to stay with me
He'll look at me and smile
When he sees me, he will smile with affection
I'll understand
I will instantly know that he feels the same way about me
Then in a little while
Soon after seeing each other for the first time
He'll take my hand
He will take my hand in his, showing that he wants to be with me
And though it seems absurd
Although it may sound unlikely or silly
I know we both won't say a word
We won't need to say anything, as our feelings will be understood
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Perhaps I will meet him on a Sunday someday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
It could also be a Monday or any other day, or maybe not at all
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
But I am certain that I will meet him eventually, one way or another
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Maybe Tuesday will be the day when I finally find the man I love
He'll build a little home
He will create a modest and comfortable home for us
That's meant for two
It will be just the right size for the two of us
From which I'll never roam
I will be content and happy staying in this home with him forever
Who would, would you
Why would anyone want to leave such a happy and loving home?
And so all else above
Above all other desires or needs
I'm dreaming of the man I love
I am constantly thinking about and dreaming of this man who I love so deeply
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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