Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was a very popular radio, TV… Read Full Bio ↴Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was a very popular radio, TV, and recording artist in the 1940s & 1950s. His adopted theme song, "Racing With the Moon", was heard on his radio and TV shows and was a popular song itself. In 1950, his recording of "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky" (Stan Jones) was a #1 hit for weeks, and it remains the song's standard version today. It was probably his "signature" song.

Monroe sang with some of the "Big Bands" of the '40s era, but his music transcended that style to become a popular radio and television personality - like Perry Como, Dean Martin, etc.

You Were Meant for Me
Vaughn Monroe Lyrics

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You were meant for me, I was meant for you
Nature patterned you and when she was done
You were all the sweet things rolled up in one
You're like a plaintive melody
That never lets me free
For I'm content the angels must have sent you
And they meant you just for me

You were meant for me, I was meant for you
Nature patterned you and when she was done
You were all the sweet things rolled up in one
You're like a plaintive melody
That never lets me free

For I'm content the angels must have sent you
And they meant you just for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vaughn Monroe's song, "You Were Meant for Me" convey a sense of destiny and interconnectivity between two people. The first verse speaks to the idea that the two individuals were created to be together, with nature itself having a hand in crafting the perfect partner. The second verse continues this theme, emphasizing the unique and lovable qualities of the other person that make them a "plaintive melody" that the singer can't resist.

The chorus affirms the idea that the two were fated to be together, with the singer expressing contentment and gratitude to the angels who sent the other person specifically to them.

Overall, the lyrics express a romantic sentiment that is both sweet and somewhat idealistic. They convey a sense of deep connection between two individuals that transcends the mundane concerns of everyday life.

Line by Line Meaning

You were meant for me, I was meant for you
Our lives were destined to intersect because we are meant to be together

Nature patterned you and when she was done
The natural world crafted you with care

You were all the sweet things rolled up in one
You possess all the wonderful qualities I could ever ask for

You're like a plaintive melody
You're a beautiful tune that plays in my heart constantly

That never lets me free
I am perpetually captivated by your essence

For I'm content the angels must have sent you
I am at peace knowing that you were meant to be in my life because it was ordained by a higher power

And they meant you just for me
The powers that be intended for you to be mine and no one else's

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTHUR FREED, NACIO BROWN, NACIO HERB BROWN

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