Yours
Xavier Cugat & His Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra Lyrics
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Stars in your eyes when we kissed and you whispered you're mine.
Stars leave the sky but the night is so bright in their splendor.
Deep in your eyes, lovely stars still continue to shine.
No matter what dawn may bring, no matter what you may say,
There's always one little thing that always gives you away.
Stars in your eyes make me thrill with a thrill, oh so tender,
In Xavier Cugat's "Yours," the singer describes the feeling of being captivated by someone they love. The lyric "I see stars in your eyes when my lips beg your lips to surrender" refers to the intense connection between the singer and their partner. The singer feels as though they see the universe reflected in their lover's eyes, all while demonstrating how their desire and passion is wholly mutual.
As the song continues, the singer notes that no matter what happens in the future, they will always be connected by this intense love. The phrase "There's always one little thing that always gives you away" suggests that the singer can always tell how their partner feels about them - no matter what they say or do, the stars in their eyes will give them away.
Ultimately, the song is an ode to the unique and intense connection that exists between two people in love. The singer is moved by their partner's beauty and passion, and feels grateful to have this person in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I see stars in your eyes when my lips beg your lips to surrender,
As I urge you to kiss me, I can see the glimmering stars reflected in your eyes.
Stars in your eyes when we kissed and you whispered you're mine.
When we locked lips and you whispered that you belonged to me, I saw stars ignite in those beautiful eyes of yours.
Stars leave the sky but the night is so bright in their splendor.
Although stars eventually fade and disappear from the sky, their brilliance still illuminates the night sky with a captivating brightness.
Deep in your eyes, lovely stars still continue to shine.
Despite the passing of time, your eyes still radiate with the same spark of light that resembles the twinkle of a star.
No matter what dawn may bring, no matter what you may say,
Regardless of what happens when the morning sun rises, or whatever words you might utter, I know that the depth of your feelings is conveyed by something else.
There's always one little thing that always gives you away.
There's always one small detail that reveals how you truly feel, no matter how hard you try to conceal it.
Stars in your eyes make me thrill with a thrill, oh so tender,
The sight of those stars in your eyes brings me an intense but gentle feeling of excitement and joy.
I realize love is ours by the stars in your eyes.
Those stars in your eyes serve as a symbol of the love that we share and the special connection that exists between us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS PETER GLADWIN, RICHARD JAMES WITTER, ALAN STEVEN LEACH, PAUL ADRIAN BANKS
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