Don't Ever Love Me
Whispers of Forbidden Love: Harry Belafonte's Melodic Tale
Lyrics
While in that gay tropic isle
Harry Belafonte reflects on encountering a maiden while on a cheerful tropical island.
I first saw that maiden smile
He remembers the first time he witnessed the maiden's smile.
Though I had failed in the past
Despite past failures in love, he believed this encounter was genuine.
I said, "This is true love at last"
He thought that this time it was true love.
But then she whispered to me
She confided in him that their love would never work.
"That our love never could be"
She expressed that their love was impossible.
Destiny, oh when will I see the day?
He wonders when fate will grant him happiness.
Hopelessly, I've wandered so long this way
He feels lost and has been wandering aimlessly for a long time.
"This could never be" she said pleadingly
She insists that their relationship could never work and expresses her freedom.
Don't ever love me, I'm just fancy-free
She tells him not to fall in love with her as she is not committed.
"This could never be" she said pleadingly
Reiteration of her statement about their relationship's impossibility.
Don't ever love me
She reinforces her plea for him not to develop feelings for her.
My love was motion and grace
His perception of his love as elegant and beautiful.
The moonlight soft on her face
The romantic setting with moonlight illuminating her face.
I held her close in my arms
He held her affectionately in his embrace.
My heart was quick to her charms
He felt an immediate connection to her.
But then I saw in her glance
Realization that her interest was only temporary.
It was just an evening's romance
He understood that their connection was fleeting, just for the evening.
Destiny, oh when will I see the day?
Repeated contemplation of when destiny will bring him joy.
Hopelessly, I've wandered so long this way
Feeling lost for a prolonged period and seeking direction.
"This could never be" she said pleadingly
Reiteration of her assertion that they could not be together.
Don't ever love me, I'm just fancy-free
She reaffirms her carefree attitude and advises against loving her.
"This could never be" she said pleadingly
Repetition of her plea not to develop affection for her.
Don't ever love me
She insists on him refraining from falling in love with her.
"This could never be" she said pleadingly
Another plea from her to not let love grow between them.
Don't ever love me
Final repetition of her plea for him to avoid loving her.
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