The Man I Love
Yearning for Love: The Romantic Dreams in Chris Connor's 'The Man I Love'
Lyrics
When the mellow moon begins to beam
Anticipation of a romantic atmosphere, symbolized by the moon's glow.
Every night I dream a little dream
Regularly dreaming, suggesting a yearning for love and companionship.
And of course Prince Charming is the theme
Desire for an idealized romantic partner, symbolized as "Prince Charming."
The he, for me.
Expressing a specific vision of the ideal man.
Although I realize as well as you
Acknowledging the rarity of dreams coming true, a hint of realism.
It is seldom that a dream comes true,
Highlighting the infrequency of dreams becoming reality.
To me it's clear
Personal conviction that the ideal man will eventually appear.
That he'll appear.
Confident expectation of the arrival of the dreamt-of man.
Some day he'll come along, the man I love
Anticipation of a future encounter with the longed-for man.
And he'll be big and strong, the man I love
Expectation of a physically robust and formidable partner.
And when he comes my way,
Envisioning the man's approach and presence.
I'll do my best to make him stay.
Determination to make the awaited man stay in her life.
He'll look at me and smile, I'll understand
Envisaging mutual understanding through a shared smile.
And in a little while, he'll take my hand
Expectation of a gradual progression in their relationship, marked by hand-holding.
And though it seems absurd
Recognizing the potential for a silent but profound connection.
I know we both won't say a word.
Anticipation of unspoken communication between them.
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday,
Contemplation of a potential meeting day, suggesting uncertainty.
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Expressing the uncertainty of meeting the ideal man on specific days.
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Confident in the eventual meeting, regardless of the day.
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day.
Hopeful anticipation of a positive development on a particular day.
He'll build a little home just meant for two
Envisioning a shared future and a home for the couple.
From which I'll never roam, who would? would you?
Commitment to a stable and enduring relationship, avoiding wandering.
And so, all else above,
Prioritizing love above all other considerations.
I'm waiting for the man I love.
Patiently waiting for the arrival of the ideal man.
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