In the 1970's UK based band leader Tony Evans Orchestra regularly backed To… Read Full Bio ↴In the 1970's UK based band leader Tony Evans Orchestra regularly backed Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink and Gilbert O’Sullivan on their UK and European Tours. In addition to radio & television appearances Tony Evans led the Premier Orchestra at the Hammersmith Palais in London UK from 1979 to 1983. Tony's band was the last European Orchestra to accompany Frank Sinatra in concert in Monaco and he also backed numerous artistes throughout Europe, Japan, Australia & America such as Shirley Bassey, The Temptations, Paul Anka, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, and Barry White, plus many more. He has since released over 75 orchestral and dance CD collections for an ever growing international audience through his TEMA label.

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Tony Evans And His Orchestra Lyrics

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You're nearer than my head is to my pillow
Nearer than the wind is to the willow
Dearer than the rain is to the earth below
Precious as the sun to the things that grow

You're nearer than the ivy to the the wall is
Nearer than the winter to the fall is
Leave me but when you're away

You'll know you're nearer for I love you so

You're nearer for I love you so

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tony Evans and His Orchestra's song "You" express a deep and profound connection between two lovers. The song starts by saying "you're nearer than my head is to my pillow," which implies that the person being referred to is always in the singer's thoughts and is a constant presence in their life. The comparison to the wind and the willow further highlights the elemental nature of this connection as well as the idea of resilience, as the willow tree endures the wind. The rain and earth metaphor expresses the idea that the person is essential and necessary to the singer's life, just as rain is necessary for the growth of the earth. Finally, the reference to the sun suggests that the person being referred to is almost like a deity, as the sun is often associated with divinity in many cultures.

Overall, the song conveys a deep and passionate love that transcends physical proximity. Even when the person is not physically present, they are still close in a spiritual and emotional sense. The refrain "you're nearer for I love you so" emphasizes the idea that love is what brings people closer to one another, regardless of where they are or what they are doing.

Line by Line Meaning

You're nearer than my head is to my pillow
You are incredibly close and dear to me, even closer than my own head resting on my pillow.

Nearer than the wind is to the willow
Our closeness transcends even the natural elements, as you are closer to me than the wind is to the willow tree.

Dearer than the rain is to the earth below
Your importance to me is greater than even the nourishing and essential rain is to the earth below.

Precious as the sun to the things that grow
Your value in my life is like the vital and precious sun is to the growth of all living things.

You're nearer than the ivy to the wall is
The bond between us is so strong that it's even closer than the ever-present and clinging ivy is to its supportive wall.

Nearer than the winter to the fall is
Our closeness persists through all seasons, even closer than the inevitable transition from fall to winter.

Leave me but when you're away
Although we may be separated, even just temporarily, our bond and closeness remain strong and unbreakable.

You'll know you're nearer for I love you so
Your love for me is so strong that even when we're apart, you'll feel my nearness and connection because of the love that we share.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS

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