At Last
Embracing Love's Arrival: Etta James' 'At Last' Meaning
Lyrics
At last
Expressing relief or satisfaction that something anticipated has finally happened.
My love has come along
Announcing the arrival of the speaker's love, indicating a positive change.
My lonely days are over
Conveying the end of a period of loneliness or solitude.
And life is like a song
Comparing life to a song, suggesting newfound joy and harmony.
Oh yeah, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement with the situation.
At last
Reiterating the feeling of relief and happiness, emphasizing the positive change.
The skies above are blue
Describing clear skies, symbolizing a positive and optimistic outlook.
My heart was wrapped up in clover
Metaphorically describing a state of happiness or good fortune.
The night I looked at you
Recalling the moment when the speaker fell in love, suggesting a significant event.
I found a dream
Referring to the discovery of a dream or aspiration.
That I could speak to
Expressing the ability to communicate or share the discovered dream.
A dream that I can call my own
Claiming ownership of the dream, implying a personal connection.
I found a thrill
Describing a thrilling and exciting experience.
To press my cheek to
Describing physical closeness or intimacy that brings joy.
A thrill that I've never known
Expressing the intensity of the thrilling experience, emphasizing its uniqueness.
Oh yeah, yeah
Reiterating enthusiasm or agreement, emphasizing the positive emotions.
You smiled, you smiled
Describing a significant moment when the other person smiled, possibly marking the beginning of a romantic connection.
Oh and then the spell was cast
Describing the magical or enchanting feeling after the smile.
And here we are in Heaven
Expressing the elevated state of being in Heaven, metaphorically suggesting a perfect and blissful situation.
For you are mine
Affirming possession or connection with the loved one.
At last
Reiterating the sense of fulfillment or accomplishment, concluding the narrative with a sense of finality.
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