Young began as a concert violinist but moved into the popular music sphere when he joined Ted Fiorito's orchestra. In the mid '30s he moved to Hollywood where he concentrated on film work as well as making a large number of recordings of light music and providing the backing for popular singers including Bing Crosby.
His composer credits include "When I Fall In Love," "Blue Star (The 'Medic' Theme)," "Sweet Sue", "Can't We Talk It Over", "Street Of Dreams", "Love Letters", "My Foolish Heart", "Stella By Starlight", and "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You".
He received 22 Academy Award nominations for his work in film, twice being nominated 4 times in a single year, but did not win during his lifetime. He received his only Oscar posthumously, for his score of Around the World in Eighty Days (1956). His other scores include Golden Boy (1939), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943), Love Letters (1945), Samson and Delilah (1949), The Quiet Man (1952), Scaramouche (1952), and Shane (1953).
Victor Young died in Palm Springs, California at age 57 following a cerebral hemorrhage and stroke.
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Speak to Me of Love
Victor Young Lyrics
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I didn't want to do it
I didn't want to do it
You made me want you
And all the time you knew it
I guess you always knew it
You made me happy sometimes
But there were times
You made me feel so bad
You made me cry for
I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
You made me cry for
I didn't want to tell you
I didn't want to tell you
I want some love that's true
Yes, I do, 'deed I do
You know I do
Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme what I cry for
You know you've got the brand of kisses
That I'd die for
You know you made me love you
The lyrics of Victor Young's song "Speak To Me Of Love" revolve around a lover who remains impervious to the harsh weather outside, driven by the warmth and passion of their love. The song highlights the singer's ability to find solace and comfort from their lover's love, even in tough situations. They speak of how the snow is snowing, and the wind is blowing and about the icicles formulating, which may suggest the severity of the weather, but the lover remains confident and unperturbed by it.
The lover declares that no matter how extreme the weather may be, they can weather any storm, as they have their love to keep them warm. They feel a burning desire within their soul, which keeps them warm and euphoric, even in the coldest of temperatures. They boast about taking off their coat and gloves since they do not need the warmth these objects offer since the heat from their love is all they require.
Overall, the lyrics communicate the strength and power that love has to overcome any adversity. It shows that the singer's love is so strong that they feel invincible, regardless of the challenges that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
Despite the cold weather and the forceful wind, the singer is unperturbed.
But I can weather the storm!
The singer is confident that they are capable of enduring the challenging situation.
What do I care how much it may storm?
The singer does not concern themselves with the severity of the storm, as it does not affect the warmth they feel within their heart.
For I've got my love to keep me warm
The artist takes comfort in the presence of someone dear to them, which brings a feeling of warmth to their heart.
I can't remember a worse December
The artist is experiencing a particularly difficult time in their life, and uses the harsh December weather as a metaphor for their situation.
Just watch those icicles form!
The cold weather is intensifying, but the singer is still not swayed.
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
The singer is so warm from the love they feel that they no longer require their winter garments.
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
The warmth from love is greater than that of physical warmth from clothing.
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
The artist's passion and love continues to intensify.
What do I care how much it may storm?
The artist remains unbothered by the cold weather, as the love they have keeps them warm.
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
The presence of a loved one is a source of warmth and comfort for the singer, which helps them weather any storm.
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