My Ideal
Tony Bennett Lyrics


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Will I ever find the girl on my mind, the one who is my ideal?
Maybe she's a dream, and yet she might be
Just around the corner waiting for me.

Will I recognize the light in her eyes, that no other eyes reveal
Or will I pass her by and never even know that she is my ideal?




Overall Meaning

In Tony Bennett's song "My Ideal," he sings about searching for the perfect woman who he considers his ideal. Throughout the song, he wonders if she's just a dream or if she's truly out there waiting for him. He questions whether he'll be able to recognize her when he sees her, or if he'll accidentally pass her by without even realizing she was the one he's been searching for. The lyrics convey a feeling of hopeful yearning, as though the singer believes that his ideal woman is out there somewhere and he just needs to find her.


The song paints a picture of a man searching for love and companionship, but it also explores deeper themes of self-discovery and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics suggest that finding one's ideal partner can bring a sense of completeness and fulfillment, but they also acknowledge the possibility that this ideal may only exist in the mind and not in reality. As such, the song represents a universal human desire for connection and companionship, but also a recognition of the fragility and uncertainty of this pursuit.


Line by Line Meaning

Will I ever find the girl on my mind, the one who is my ideal?
I am searching for the perfect girl who I have been envisioning in my mind.


Maybe she's a dream, and yet she might be
Although it seems as though the girl may not be real, she could still exist out there somewhere.


Just around the corner waiting for me.
Perhaps the girl of my dreams is nearby and patiently waiting for me to find her.


Will I recognize the light in her eyes, that no other eyes reveal
When I finally do come across this girl, will I be able to see the unique qualities in her that set her apart from others?


Or will I pass her by and never even know that she is my ideal?
It's possible that I could miss my chance with this girl and never realize that she was the one I had been searching for all along.




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