The Man I Love
Yearning for Love's Arrival
Lyrics
When the mellow moon begins to beam
Expressing the beginning of a romantic atmosphere as the moonlight becomes gentle.
Every night I dream a little dream
Revealing a recurring dream experienced every night.
And of course Prince Charming is the theme
Highlighting the central theme of the dream, which involves a romantic ideal, often referred to as "Prince Charming."
The he, for me.
Referring to the anticipated romantic partner as "he."
Although I realize as well as you
Acknowledging the rarity of dreams coming true, showing a sense of realism.
It is seldom that a dream comes true,
Continuing the acknowledgment of the infrequency of dreams becoming reality.
To me it's clear
Asserting a clear belief in the eventual appearance of the dream man.
That he'll appear.
Expressing confidence in the future arrival of the anticipated romantic partner.
Some day he'll come along, the man I love
Anticipating the arrival of the ideal man in the future.
And he'll be big and strong, the man I love
Describing the expected characteristics of the dream man as being "big and strong."
And when he comes my way,
Indicating a positive outlook on the prospect of the dream man coming closer.
I'll do my best to make him stay.
Expressing determination to make the dream man stay once he arrives.
He'll look at me and smile, I'll understand
Envisioning a non-verbal understanding between the speaker and the dream man through a smile.
And in a little while, he'll take my hand
Anticipating physical closeness as the dream man takes the speaker's hand.
And though it seems absurd
Recognizing the seeming irrationality of the situation but accepting it.
I know we both won't say a word.
Expecting mutual silence between the speaker and the dream man.
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday,
Contemplating the possibility of meeting the dream man on a specific day (Sunday).
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Considering alternative days (Monday) for the potential meeting with the dream man.
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Expressing confidence in eventually encountering the dream man.
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day.
Speculating on a future day (Tuesday) as a potential positive turn of events.
He'll build a little home just meant for two
Envisioning a shared home with the dream man, emphasizing the intimacy of a space for two.
From which I'll never roam, who would? would you?
Expressing a desire to remain in the home with the dream man, suggesting a commitment to the relationship.
And so, all else above,
Stating the overarching priority of waiting for the dream man above all else.
I'm waiting for the man I love.
Affirming the speaker's patient anticipation for the arrival of the ideal man.
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