Meditation
Tom Joy Lyrics

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In my loneliness
When you′re gone and I'm all by muself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you′re far away
I have only to close my eyes

And you are back to stay
I just close my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Yes I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know
I will wait for you
Til the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you meditating

How sweet life will be
When you come back to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tom Joy's song “Meditation” depict the longing and yearning for a missing lover. In the absence of the loved one, the singer feels lonely and in need of their caress. However, the thought of the lover holding them near dissipates the loneliness and makes it disappear. The lines “Though you’re far away/I have only to close my eyes/And you are back to stay” portray the intensity of the singer’s love and connection with the lover, as the distance between them seemingly loses meaning when they are meditating on each other’s love. As the song progresses, the singer affirms their love, stating that it is all they need to know, and that they will wait for the lover until the sun falls from the sky. When the lover returns, the singer imagines how sweet life will be, singing their heart out in joy.

The lyrics of “Meditation” are relatable to anyone who has experienced the absence of a loved one, particularly in a long-distance relationship. The singer’s use of meditation as a means of staying connected with their lover is an interesting way to deal with the separation, emphasizing that the imagined love helps to keep them together. The lyrics are sung contemplatively, with a slow, melodic tune, eliciting a sense of calmness and peacefulness in the listener, which parallels the meditative state of the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

In my loneliness
During my times of solitude and longing

When you’re gone and I’m all by muself
When you’re absent and I am left alone

And I need your caress
And I crave the touch of your affection

I just think of you
I am filled with thoughts of you

And the thought of you holding me near
And the image of you embracing me closely

Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Eases the aching emptiness in my heart

Though you’re far away
Despite the distance between us

I have only to close my eyes
I simply need to shut my eyes

And you are back to stay
To feel your presence with me once more

I just close my eyes
I merely shut out the world around me

And the sadness that missing you brings
And the melancholy that accompanies your absence

Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Is quickly replaced by elation, prompting my heart to sing

Yes I love you so
Indeed, I am passionately in love with you

And that for me is all I need to know
This knowledge is all that is necessary for me to be content

I will wait for you
I will eagerly look forward to your return

Til the sun falls from out of the sky
Until the end of the world, if necessary

For what else can I do
For no other options lie before me

I will wait for you meditating
In hopes of your speedy return, I will patiently meditate

How sweet life will be
How wonderful and joyful life will become

When you come back to me
When you are able to reunite with me once more

Writer(s): A.c. Jobim, N. Mendonca, N. Gimbel

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@hyronharrison8127

6y↑7

In my loneliness
When you're gone and I'm all by muself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you're far away
I have only to close my eyes
And you are back to stay
I just close my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings

Yes I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know
I will wait for you
Til the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you
meditating how sweet life will be when you come back to me

@Azurjava

5y↑8

Here it is :-)
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Oui tu m’as donné
Un amour un sourire une fleur
Et puis tu m’as quitté

Oui, tu m’as donné
Un amour un sourire une fleur
Et ton cœur est partit de mon cœur

Loin, ou meurt la mer
Comme font les oiseaux de soleil
Qui fuient devant l’hiver

Toi, des nuits entières
Tu venais au berceau de ma joie
Et déjà tu étais loin de moi

Oh, I love you so,
And that for me is all I need to know.

I will wait for you
‘till the sun was down from the sky, what else can I do ?
While, I’ll wait for you
Meditating how sweet life will be when you’ll come back to me

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Oui tu m’as donné
Un amour, un sourire, une fleur
Et puis tu m’as quitté

While, I’ll wait for you
Meditating how sweet life will be when you’ll come back to me
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All comments from YouTube:

@christopherxiong

2y↑1

I discovered this song today, I found it on the playlist at work. I had it on repeat and danced with the figment of your memory; until then.

“Meditating how sweet life would be when you come back to me.”