Vanity
Yearning Hearts: Sarah Vaughan's Melodic Quest for Love
Lyrics
They call it vanity because I'd rather be
Expressing a preference for solitude over socializing, labeled as vanity.
All by myself instead of
Choosing to be alone rather than joining the company of others.
Laughing with the crowd
Not participating in the merriment of the crowd.
If I don't care to be part of their gaiety
Not inclined to be part of their joyous atmosphere.
They often say to me, "Don't be so proud"
Receiving advice to be less proud about the decision.
But how are they to know
Questioning how others can understand the inner search for love.
I'm looking high and low
Actively seeking, both high and low, for a love that was once possessed.
For love that used to be my own
Expressing a desire for a love that belonged exclusively to the speaker.
I never even glance when offered new romance
Ignoring or rejecting new romantic offers because of the commitment to someone.
I can't because I'm yours alone
Being unable to consider new romance because of exclusive dedication to a particular person.
Till you forgive again
Waiting for forgiveness before truly living again.
I'll never live again
Life is on pause until reconciliation and forgiveness happen.
So will it be as long as we are far apart
Committing to this state as long as distance keeps the speaker and the loved one apart.
It may be vanity to think you'll come to me
Considering it might be viewed as vain to expect the loved one's return.
But is it vanity to hide a broken heart
Questioning whether it's vanity to conceal a heart that is emotionally shattered.
Till you forgive again
Committing to a suspended life until forgiveness is granted.
Well I'll never live again
Life remains on hold until reconciliation takes place.
So will it be as long as we are far apart
Continuing this state as long as physical separation persists.
It may be vanity to think you'll come to me
Considering it might be viewed as vain to expect the loved one's return (repeated).
Is it vanity to hide a broken heart
Questioning whether it's vanity to conceal a heart that is emotionally shattered (repeated).
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