So in Love
Toni Arden and Bing Crosby Lyrics
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When I'm close to you, dear
The stars fill the sky
So in love with you am I
Even without you
My arms fold about you
You know, darling, why
In love with the night mysterious
The night when you first were there
In love with my joy delirious
When I knew that you could care
So taunt me and hurt me
Deceive me, desert me
I'm yours 'til I die
So in love
So in love
So in love with you, my love, am I
The lyrics to Toni Arden and Bing Crosby's song "So in Love" express a deep and intense love for someone so strong that it causes the stars to fill the sky. This love is so powerful that it transcends physical distance; without this person, the singer's arms still fold around them. The tone of the song is bittersweet, as the singer acknowledges that this love can be painful and damaging, with lines like "taunt me and hurt me / deceive me, desert me." However, the singer is still committed to this love until death, with the final line of the song being a repetition of "So in love with you, my love, am I."
The lyrics also touch on the memory of falling in love, describing a "night mysterious" when the object of the singer's affection was first present. This memory is described as "joy delirious" when the singer knew that this person could care for them. Overall, "So in Love" explores the depth and complexity of love, its ability to both bring great joy and great pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange dear, but true, dear
Although it may seem unusual or strange, it is indeed true that my love for you runs deep.
When I'm close to you, dear
Whenever I'm near you, I feel a strong connection and affection towards you.
The stars fill the sky
My love for you is so immense that it feels as though the whole universe is overflowing with stars.
So in love with you am I
I am deeply and passionately in love with you.
Even without you
Even in your absence, I still long for your touch and presence.
My arms fold about you
My desire for you is so strong that I physically yearn to embrace you.
You know, darling, why
You are fully aware of the reason behind my strong love and affection for you.
In love with the night mysterious
My love for you is also intertwined with the mystique and wonder of the night time, when we first met.
The night when you first were there
The night that you first entered my life is a special and beloved memory for me.
In love with my joy delirious
I am enamored with the pure and unbridled joy that you bring into my life.
When I knew that you could care
My love for you truly blossomed when I realized that you reciprocated my feelings and affection.
So taunt me and hurt me
Even if you were to tease or cause me pain, my love for you would remain unwavering.
Deceive me, desert me
Even if you were to betray me or leave me behind, I would still be deeply devoted to you.
I'm yours 'til I die
I am forever bound to you and will remain wholly dedicated to you until the end of my days.
So in love
I am so incredibly and deeply in love with you.
So in love
My heart is overflowing with love and affection for you.
So in love with you, my love, am I
I cannot express in words the full extent of my love and devotion towards you.
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Written by: Cole Porter
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