My Buddy
Eternal Bonds and Partings: My Buddy by Lena Horne
Lyrics
Life is a book that we study
Life is compared to a book that we engage with and learn from.
Some of its leaves bring a sigh
Some parts of life evoke a sigh, suggesting moments of sadness or nostalgia.
There it was written by a buddy
A friend ("buddy") wrote in the book of life, indicating a close connection.
That we must part, you and I
The friend expressed that separation between the speaker and the buddy is inevitable.
Nights are long since you went away
Since the buddy's departure, nights have become long, emphasizing the enduring impact of the absence.
I think about you all through the day
The speaker constantly thinks about the buddy throughout the day.
My buddy, my buddy
Addressing the buddy affectionately as "my buddy," highlighting the closeness of their relationship.
Nobody quite so true
Expressing that there is nobody as faithful and loyal as the buddy.
Miss your voice, the touch of your hand
The speaker misses the sound of the buddy's voice and the comforting touch of their hand.
Just long to know that you understand
Desire for the buddy to understand and empathize with the speaker's feelings.
My buddy, my buddy
Reiteration of the strong bond by addressing the buddy as "my buddy."
Your buddy misses you
The speaker explicitly states that they miss the buddy, emphasizing the depth of the longing.
Miss your voice, the touch of your hand
Repetition of the longing for the buddy's voice and touch, underscoring the emotional impact of the separation.
Just long to know that you understand
Reiterating the desire for the buddy to comprehend and acknowledge the speaker's emotions.
My buddy, my buddy
Restating the emotional connection with the buddy through the term "my buddy."
Your buddy misses you
Emphasizing once again that the speaker misses the buddy, reinforcing the emotional theme.
Your buddy misses you, yes I do
Affirmation of the speaker's longing for the buddy, concluding with a strong expression of the emotional void.
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