My Cherie Amour
Yearning Serenade: Unrequited Love in Barry Biggs' My Cherie Amour
Lyrics
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Repetitive nonspecific vocalizations, possibly expressing a sense of longing or yearning.
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
Addressing a person affectionately as "my cherie amour," comparing them to the beauty of a summer day.
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
Describing the person as emotionally distant, using the metaphor of the milky way, suggesting a vast separation.
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
Expressing admiration for the person, referring to them as a "pretty little one" that the singer adores.
You're the only girl my heart beats for
Declaring exclusive romantic feelings, stating that the person is the only one the singer's heart beats for.
How I wish that you were mine
Expressing a desire for a romantic relationship, wishing that the person belonged to the singer.
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
Setting the scene of various possible encounters, such as in a cafe or on a crowded street.
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
Reflecting on past moments of proximity without the person noticing, indicating a sense of unrequited love.
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
Pleading with the person to explain why they ignore the singer's affection, seeking understanding.
That behind that little smile I wore
Highlighting a hidden sadness behind the singer's smile, suggesting a facade that conceals deeper emotions.
How I wish that you were mine
Reiterating the wish for a romantic connection, expressing the desire for the person to be with the singer.
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Repetition of nonspecific vocalizations, maintaining a musical and emotional tone.
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Continuation of repetitive nonspecific vocalizations, emphasizing the emotional ambiance.
Maybe someday, you'll see my face amoung the crowd
Expressing hope that the person will notice the singer's face in a crowd, implying a desire for recognition.
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Anticipating a future connection, metaphorically sharing the person's "distant cloud," suggesting a shared emotional space.
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
Reiterating affection for the person, using similar language as in earlier lines to express love and admiration.
You're the only girl my heart beats for
Restating the exclusive romantic feelings, emphasizing the person as the only one the singer's heart beats for.
How I wish that you were mine
Repeating the desire for a romantic relationship, expressing the wish for the person to belong to the singer.
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Final repetition of nonspecific vocalizations, maintaining the emotional tone.
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
Continuation of final repetitive nonspecific vocalizations, concluding the musical expression.
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