The Man I Love
Embracing Dreams: A Yearning for Love in 'The Man I Love'
Lyrics
When the mellow moon begins to beam
Expressing the beginning of a romantic setting, possibly evening.
Every night I dream a little dream
Describing a recurring dream experienced every night.
And of course Prince Charming is the theme
Referring to the central idea of the dream involving a beloved figure, Prince Charming.
The he, for me.
Identifying the dream figure as "he," indicating a male character.
Although I realize as well as you
Acknowledging the rarity of dreams coming true, shared understanding between speaker and audience.
It is seldom that a dream comes true
Highlighting the infrequency of dreams turning into reality.
To me it's clear
Expressing personal clarity despite the general rarity of dream fulfillment.
That he'll appear
Anticipating the eventual appearance of the dreamed-of figure.
Some day he'll come along, the man I love
Looking forward to the arrival of the ideal man in the speaker's life.
And he'll be big and strong, the man I love
Describing the expected physical attributes of the ideal man.
And when he comes my way
Anticipating the man's arrival and the speaker's efforts to make him stay.
I'll do my best to make him stay
Expressing the speaker's commitment to making a relationship work.
He'll look at me and smile; I'll understand
Describing the non-verbal communication between the speaker and the man through a smile.
And in a little while he'll take my hand
Expecting the man to take the speaker's hand shortly after the smile.
And though it seems absurd
Recognizing the potential absurdity of the situation.
I know we both won't say a word
Expecting a silent understanding between the speaker and the man.
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Contemplating the possibility of meeting the man on a Sunday.
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Considering the possibility of meeting the man on a Monday, uncertain.
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Expressing confidence in meeting the man at some point.
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Suggesting Tuesday as a potential day for positive news about meeting the man.
He'll build a little home just meant for two
Envisioning a future together by describing the construction of a home for two.
From which I'll never roam; who would? Would you?
Expressing the desire to stay in the created home and asking a rhetorical question.
And so all else above
Highlighting the priority of the romantic relationship above all else.
I'm waiting for the man I love
Waiting with anticipation for the arrival of the ideal man.
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