The Touch Of Your Hand
Whiting Margaret Lyrics
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Lying there, sighing for one touch of rain
Then you may borrow some glimpse of my sorrow
And you'll understand
How I long for the touch of your hand
I've loved you so, you'll never know
How through those far-ways
On sea or on land
I will long for the touch of your hand
The Touch of Your Hand is a beautifully poignant song that speaks to the longing and yearning that often accompanies love. The first stanza speaks of flowers laying on the plain, sighing for the touch of rain. In the same way, the singer borrows from this image to express her own sorrow and desire for the touch of her lover's hand. The image provided is a striking one, as it not only captures the beauty of nature, but also speaks to the depths of human emotion.
The second stanza of the song then goes on to speak of the intensity of the singer's love. She expresses that she has loved the subject of the song so deeply that he will never be able to fully comprehend the extent of it. The mention of far-ways and strange star-ways only adds to the intensity of the emotions expressed. It is clear that distance and time have done nothing to dull the singer's affection for her lover.
Overall, this song is a beautiful expression of the longing that is often tied up in love. The use of nature imagery is a powerful reminder of the way that emotions can be reflected in the world around us. The depth of feeling and emotion expressed in the song is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the intensity of love.
Line by Line Meaning
When you shall see flowers that lie on the plain
When you witness the sight of flowers lying on the ground
Lying there, sighing for one touch of rain
Depicting the flowers longing for a drop of water to touch them
Then you may borrow some glimpse of my sorrow
At that moment you can comprehend my feelings of anguish
And you'll understand
You will perceive and acknowledge them
How I long for the touch of your hand
The intense desire I possess to feel your touch
I've loved you so, you'll never know
My love for you is beyond your comprehension
How through those far-ways
Through great distances
And strange star-ways
And uncommon paths
On sea or on land
By water or by earth
I will long for the touch of your hand
My yearning for your touch will persist regardless of the distance or time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, OTTO HARBACH
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