Speak Low
Tony Bennett;Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra Lyrics
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Our summer day withers away too soon, too soon
Speak low when you speak, love
Our moment is swift, like ships adrift, we´re swept apart, too soon
Speak low, darling, speak low
Love is a spark, lost in the dark too soon, too soon
I feel wherever I go that tomorrow is
near, tomorrow is here and always too soon
Love is pure gold and time a thief
We´re late, darling, we´re late
The curtain descends, ev´rything ends too soon, too soon
I wait, darling, I wait
Will you speak low to me, speak love to me and soon
The lyrics of Speak Low by Tony Bennett and Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra touch on the fleeting nature of love and time. The song speaks about the brevity of life and how love, like a spark in the dark, can be lost too soon, just like time that is always a thief. The verses depict a sense of urgency, with the singer feeling that tomorrow is near and always too soon. The chorus urges the lover to speak low, to savor the moment, and to speak love before the inevitable end. The song's haunting melody and poetic words reflect a universal experience of loss and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak low when you speak, love
Lower your voice when expressing your love
Our summer day withers away too soon, too soon
Our summer love ends quickly
Our moment is swift, like ships adrift, we're swept apart, too soon
Our relationship is brief and unpredictable
Speak low, darling, speak low
Please speak quietly, my love
Love is a spark, lost in the dark too soon, too soon
Love can be fleeting and easily lost
I feel wherever I go that tomorrow is near, tomorrow is here and always too soon
The future is always present and approaching too quickly
Time is so old and love so brief
Love lasts briefly compared to time
Love is pure gold and time a thief
Love is a valuable treasure, but time steals it away
We're late, darling, we're late
Our time for love is running out
The curtain descends, every thing ends too soon, too soon
Life is short and comes to an end quickly
I wait, darling, I wait
I am patiently waiting for your love
Will you speak low to me, speak love to me and soon
Can you express your love quietly and quickly?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash
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