My Melancholy Baby
Tommy Edwards Lyrics


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Why do you grieve?
Try and believe
Life is always sunshine
When the heart beats true
Banish your fears
Smile through your tears
When you're sad
It makes me feel the same as you
Come to me my melancholy baby
Cuddle up and don't be blue

All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you;
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Come on and smile, my honey dear,




While I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy too

Overall Meaning

Tommy Edwards's "My Melancholy Baby" is a classic love song that expresses the power of love to bring happiness and hope in the face of sadness and despair. The song is addressed to a person who is grieving and feeling blue, and the singer is urging them to banish their fears and trust in the power of love to bring light into their life. The song conveys a message of hope, encouraging the listener to smile through their tears and come to the singer, who will provide comfort and solace.


The lyrics of the song are a beautiful expression of the transformative power of love, suggesting that it has the ability to banish darkness and bring light to even the most melancholy soul. The use of the word "melancholy" itself is significant, as it implies a deep, abiding sadness that is not easily dispelled. However, the singer is urging the listener to take heart and believe that life can be full of sunshine, as long as the heart beats true. The repeated references to smiling, banishing fears, and kissing away tears all reinforce the notion that love has the power to lift the spirits and give hope where there was despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do you grieve?
Why are you experiencing sadness and distress?


Try and believe
Attempt to maintain hope and faith in life.


Life is always sunshine
Life is generally positive and joyful.


When the heart beats true
When one's emotions and spirit are sincere and authentic.


Banish your fears
Remove any anxiety and worry within you.


Smile through your tears
Find happiness and joy despite experiencing sadness and grief.


When you're sad
When you are in a state of sorrow and unhappiness,


It makes me feel the same as you
I am also burdened with feelings of sadness and melancholy due to your state.


Come to me my melancholy baby
Come to me, my dear one who is feeling down


Cuddle up and don't be blue
Comfort yourself and do not remain unhappy.


All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
Perhaps your worries and apprehensions are unrealistic and not based on reality.


You know, dear, that I'm in love with you;
You are aware that I harbor deep feelings of affection towards you.


Every cloud must have a silver lining
Every challenging situation will have a positive outcome in the end.


Wait until the sun shines through
Be patient as good things will happen in due time.


Come on and smile, my honey dear,
Express joy and happiness, my beloved one.


While I kiss away each tear
Allow me to comfort you and eliminate your sorrow.


Or else I shall be melancholy too
If you remain unhappy, it will affect me in the same way.




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Written by: George Norton, Ernie Burnett, Maybelle E Watson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Julia Kuzmina

Lyrics:

Come to me my melancholy baby
Cuddle up and don't be blue
All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you;
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Come on and smile, my honey dear
While I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy too



Maria Canavan

I wasn't even born when this great singer was around.

I wasn't born until mid 60's.

But I heard my Mum & Dad play his music as I was growing up.

I have to say.

I wish I could introduce younger people to this fabulous singer.

A man who had a great voice & sung the most romantic songs...



Ps... . I am music historian & journalist.


I know what I'm talking about....

Thank you Tommy for your great music legacy.... Xx ❤️



All comments from YouTube:

Julia Kuzmina

Lyrics:

Come to me my melancholy baby
Cuddle up and don't be blue
All your fears are foolish fancy, maybe
You know, dear, that I'm in love with you;
Every cloud must have a silver lining
Wait until the sun shines through
Come on and smile, my honey dear
While I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy too

Maria Canavan

He had a great dreamy distinctive voice.

For those who know just know his voice instantly.

True 50's class...

Claudem Richer

Tommy knew how to win hearts by his unique voice.Yes it's all in the game dear Tommy !

Candace Serviss

Love this song Tommy Edwards one of the best ever..

JohnWatts151

Love it

Miguel Antonio González San Martín, de Chile.

"Mi nena melancólica", en la voz de Tommy Edwards: todo un éxito.

Marc Andrews

Big fan of Tommy Edwards but not forgetting the Leroy Holmes arrangements. Tommy re recorded a lot of his earlier tracks in 1958 and 59. The Leroy Holmes style of arrangement makes these late 50s recordings sound sublime.

Candace Serviss

What a talent..

Maria Dempsey

Beautiful song fabulous voice from heaven thanks for this. 💞💞💞

Gelliescent

Always loved Tommy Edwards. He is so sincere.

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