The Man I Love
Embracing Love's Anticipation: A Journey with Ella Fitzgerald's Melodic Longing
Lyrics
Someday he'll come along
Someday she anticipates the arrival of a special person.
The man I love
Describing the person she envisions as "The man I love."
And he'll be big and strong
Expectation that this person will be physically strong and imposing.
The man I love
Reiterating the anticipation of meeting the ideal man.
And when he comes my way
When he approaches, she commits to making an effort to keep him in her life.
I'll do my best to make him stay
Expressing a willingness to work towards a lasting connection.
He'll look at me and smile
Envisioning the man looking at her with affection.
I'll understand
Confident that there will be mutual understanding between them.
And in a little while
Foreseeing the progression of their relationship in a short span.
He'll take my hand
Anticipating a moment of intimacy as he takes her hand.
And though it seems absurd
Acknowledging the unconventional nature of their connection.
I know we both won't say a word
Believing that silence will prevail in certain moments shared between them.
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Hoping to encounter him on a specific day, emphasizing the uncertainty of the timing.
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Highlighting the unpredictability of when this meeting will occur.
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Expressing confidence that their meeting is inevitable.
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Suggesting a specific day when good news, perhaps related to their meeting, might come.
He'll build a little home
Envisioning a future where they create a home together.
Just meant for two
Describing a home specifically designed for the two of them.
From which I'll never roam
Expressing a desire for a stable and permanent connection.
Who would, would you?
Pondering whether anyone would want to leave such a harmonious home.
And so, all else above,
Emphasizing the significance of the awaited man above all else.
I'm waiting for the man I love
A declaration of patiently waiting for the arrival of the man she loves.
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