My Cherie Amour
The Jackson 5 Lyrics


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La la la la la la, la la la la la la
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine




La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la

Overall Meaning

The Jackson 5's "My Cherie Amour" is a song about unrequited love, a common theme in many classic pop songs. The lyrics depict a man who is deeply in love with a woman who does not seem to reciprocate his feelings. He sings about how beautiful and distant she is, and how he wishes he could win her over.


The opening lines "la la la la la la" create a dreamy and romantic mood, setting the stage for the rest of the song. The singer's love interest is compared to a beautiful summer day and the distant milky way, suggesting that she is unattainable and out of his reach. Despite this, he still adores her and wishes that she were his.


The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to get his love interest's attention before, but she has not noticed him. He sings of wanting to be with her in a cafe or a crowded street, but she pays him no attention. The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that he wishes she were his.


Overall, "My Cherie Amour" is a classic love song about unrequited love and the pain of longing for someone who does not feel the same way. The beautiful melody and poetic lyrics make it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
You, my beloved, are beautiful and delightful just like a summer day.


My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
Although you are beautiful, you feel far away from me, like the milky way.


My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You, my sweetheart, are lovely and dear to me.


You're the only girl my heart beats for
You hold a special place in my heart and no one else can take your place.


How I wish that you were mine
I long for the day when we can be together.


In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I have seen you before, either in a cafe or on a busy street.


I've been near you, but you never noticed me
Even though I have been near you, it seems that you do not notice or acknowledge me.


My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
My love, please explain how you could overlook me or not see me.


That behind that little smile I wore
Just because I am smiling does not mean I am not feeling pain or sadness inside.


Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Perhaps one day, you will finally recognize me and see me among the many faces in the crowd.


Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Maybe one day we can be together and share a life, despite feeling far apart right now.


Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
Oh my beloved, you are dear to me and I cherish you deeply.


La la la la la la, la la la la la la
This line is a repetition of the melody and does not hold a specific meaning.


La la la la la la, la la la la la la
This line is a repetition of the melody and does not hold a specific meaning.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy

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