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Or its lovely promise won't come true
To each his own, to each his own
And my own is you
What good is a song if the words just don't belong?
And a dream must be a dream for two
No good alone, to each his own
If a flame is to grow there must be a glow
To open each door there's a key
I need you, I know, I can't let you go
Your touch means too much to me
Two lips must insist on two more to be kissed
Or they'll never know what love can do
To each his own, I've found my own
One and only you
What good is a song if the words just don't belong?
And a dream must be a dream for two
No good alone, to each his own
For me there's you
Two lips must insist on two more to be kissed
Or they'll never know what love can do
To each his own, I've found my own
One and only you (my one and only you)
In "To Each His Own," Tony Martin sings about how everyone has their own path in life and that their choices in love and relationships must reflect that. He uses the metaphor of a rose needing both sun and rain to fulfill its promise to express the idea that a relationship requires effort and commitment from both partners. He elaborates on this by explaining that a dream must be shared by two people to come true, that a flame requires a glow, and that opening doors requires a key. All of these are ways to emphasize that love is not something that can be achieved alone and that partners must work together to make their connection thrive.
The chorus, "To each his own," then becomes a sort of mantra for the song that emphasizes the idea that everyone has their own love story and that it's not up to others to dictate what that should look like. Martin then brings the message of the song to a personal level by singing that his own love story is with the person he's addressing in the song. For him, she is the key, the glow, and the sun and rain that his own rose needs to thrive. By insisting that "two lips must insist on two more to be kissed," he emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in love, as both partners need to fully commit to each other for the relationship to reach its potential.
Overall, "To Each His Own" is a romantic ballad that encourages listeners to follow their hearts in love and to find someone who complements them perfectly. It emphasizes the importance of effort, commitment, and reciprocity in relationships and celebrates the unique love stories that everyone can create.
Line by Line Meaning
A rose must remain with the sun and the rain
For a rose to fulfill its potential, it needs both sun and rain to thrive.
Or its lovely promise won't come true
Without these conditions, the rose won't reach its full potential.
To each his own, to each his own
Everyone has their own preferences and values, which should be respected.
And my own is you
My preference and value is you, above all else.
What good is a song if the words just don't belong?
A song without lyrics that match its melody is meaningless.
And a dream must be a dream for two
A dream shared by two people is more meaningful and fulfilling.
No good alone, to each his own
Being alone is not a good option, but everyone has different needs and desires.
For me there's you
For me, you are the one that makes sharing a dream and life meaningful.
If a flame is to grow there must be a glow
For love to grow there must be a strong foundation of affection and support.
To open each door there's a key
To make progress in a relationship or in life, there is always a way forward.
I need you, I know, I can't let you go
You are essential to my happiness, and I cannot imagine life without you by my side.
Your touch means too much to me
The love and affection you show me is immensely valuable to me.
Two lips must insist on two more to be kissed
For love to be fully realized, two people must have mutual affection for each other.
Or they'll never know what love can do
Without that mutual affection, love can never reach its full potential.
I've found my own, one and only you
I have found the one I truly love, and you are the only one for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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