The Man I Love
Dreaming of Love's Arrival: The Man I Love by Harry James
Lyrics
When the mellow moon begins to beam
Expresses the start of a romantic atmosphere with the emergence of the moon's soft light.
Every night I dream a little dream
Indicates the dreaming habit every night, suggesting an escape into fantasies or aspirations.
And of course Prince Charming is the theme
Refers to the recurring fantasy of an ideal partner, symbolized as "Prince Charming."
The he, for me.
Specifies the gender preference of the dreamer for a male partner ("he, for me").
Although I realize as well as you
Acknowledges the rarity of dreams turning into reality.
It is seldom that a dream comes true,
Reiterates the low probability of dreams coming true, recognizing their infrequency.
To me it's clear
Confidently asserts the belief in the eventual appearance of the dreamed-of man.
That he'll appear.
Expresses certainty in the future arrival of the ideal man.
Some day he'll come along, the man I love
Anticipates the eventual arrival of the dreamed-of man.
And he'll be big and strong, the man I love
Envisions the ideal man as physically strong and significant.
And when he comes my way,
Upon encountering him, intends to make efforts to ensure his presence and commitment.
I'll do my best to make him stay.
Expresses determination to make the ideal man stay.
He'll look at me and smile, I'll understand
Anticipates mutual understanding through non-verbal communication upon eye contact.
And in a little while, he'll take my hand
Expects a swift progression in the relationship, as denoted by holding hands.
And though it seems absurd
Recognizes the potential societal oddity in the situation but still believes in its occurrence.
I know we both won't say a word.
Expects a mutual unspoken agreement between the couple.
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday,
Contemplates the possibility of meeting the ideal man on different days.
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Expresses uncertainty regarding the specific day of their encounter.
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Despite uncertainty, maintains confidence in eventually meeting the dreamed-of man.
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day.
Anticipates a future day as potentially significant or bringing good news.
He'll build a little home just meant for two
Envisions a shared domestic space for the couple, symbolizing stability and commitment.
From which I'll never roam, who would? would you?
Expresses contentment and the desire to remain in that stable and loving environment.
And so, all else above,
Emphasizes the priority of love above all other things.
I'm waiting for the man I love.
Expresses a state of anticipation and readiness for the arrival of the ideal man.
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