The Man I Love
The Oscar Peterson Trio Lyrics


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Someday he'll come along
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
I'll understand
And 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
Just meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you?




And so, all else above,
I'm waiting for the man I love

Overall Meaning

The Oscar Peterson Trio's song "The Man I Love" is a romantic ballad about waiting for the perfect man to come into one's life. The lyrics express the longing for a strong and dependable man who will sweep the singer off her feet. She dreams of building a home with him and sharing the rest of her life with him. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, with a touch of sadness and longing.


The song's opening lines, "Someday he'll come along, the man I love, and he'll be big and strong, the man I love," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer longs for a man who will be her protector and provide her with security. The lyrics paint a picture of a loving and devoted relationship built on trust and understanding.


The verses of the song build up to the climax, where the singer dreams of building a home with the man of her dreams. The final line, "And so, all else above, I'm waiting for the man I love," captures the essence of the song's theme. It is a beautiful and hauntingly romantic song that captures the essence of true love and waiting for the right person.


Line by Line Meaning

Someday he'll come along
I'm hoping to meet my ideal partner someday


The man I love
I'm waiting for the man I will eventually fall in love with


And he'll be big and strong
I want my partner to be physically strong and capable


And when he comes my way
When I meet him, I will recognize him


I'll do my best to make him stay
I will try to make him feel loved and appreciated so that he will want to be with me


He'll look at me and smile
When he first sees me, he will be happy


I'll understand
I will be able to tell that he is attracted to me


And in a little while
After a short time


He'll take my hand
He will initiate physical contact


And though it seems absurd
Even though it might sound unrealistic


I know we both won't say a word
We will express our feelings without speaking


Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Perhaps I will meet him this coming Sunday


Maybe Monday, maybe not
It could be any other day


Still I'm sure to meet him one day
I believe that I will meet him eventually


Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Perhaps it will happen next Tuesday


He'll build a little home
He will create a comfortable space for us to live together


Just meant for two
The home will be perfect for the two of us


From which I'll never roam
I will be content to stay in this home with him forever


Who would, would you?
Who wouldn't be happy to have a cozy home and loving partner?


And so, all else above,
Above all other things,


I'm waiting for the man I love
I'm patiently waiting for the man I will love deeply




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN

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