The Man I Love
Dreaming of Love: Anita O'Day's Melodic Yearning
Lyrics
When the mellow moon begins to beam
Expressing the beginning of a romantic scenario, possibly under the moonlight.
Every night I dream a little dream
Describing the act of dreaming each night.
And of course Prince Charming is the theme
Referring to the recurring theme of a romantic ideal, symbolized by "Prince Charming."
The he, for me.
Expressing anticipation for a specific person ("he") who is idealized.
Although I realize as well as you
Acknowledging the rarity of dreams coming true.
It is seldom that a dream comes true,
Emphasizing the infrequency of dreams turning into reality.
To me it's clear
Asserting a personal conviction or understanding.
That he'll appear.
Expressing confidence in the eventual appearance of the idealized person.
Some day he'll come along, the man I love
Anticipating the future arrival of the desired romantic partner.
And he'll be big and strong, the man I love
Describing the expected characteristics of the ideal man, emphasizing size and strength.
And when he comes my way,
Continuing the anticipation of the ideal man's arrival.
I'll do my best to make him stay.
Expressing determination to make the ideal man stay.
He'll look at me and smile, I'll understand
Anticipating a non-verbal understanding between the speaker and the ideal man.
And in a little while, he'll take my hand
Expecting physical closeness and connection with the ideal man.
And though it seems absurd
Acknowledging the potential absurdity of the situation but remaining confident.
I know we both won't say a word.
Anticipating a silent understanding between the speaker and the ideal man.
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday,
Exploring the possibility of meeting the ideal man on different days, expressing uncertainty.
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Continuing the uncertainty about the timing of meeting the ideal man.
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Remaining confident in the eventual meeting despite uncertainty.
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day.
Speculating about a specific day when good news about meeting the ideal man might arrive.
He'll build a little home just meant for two
Imagining a future shared home with the ideal man.
From which I'll never roam, who would? would you?
Expressing a desire for a stable and secure home with the ideal man.
And so, all else above,
Summing up the speaker's focus on waiting for the ideal man above all else.
I'm waiting for the man I love.
Reiterating the patience and anticipation in waiting for the arrival of the ideal man.
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