My Cherie Amour
Cherished Longings: A Musical Ode to Unrequited Love
Lyrics
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la.
Expressing a melodic, nonspecific vocalization, setting a musical tone.
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la.
Continuation of melodic vocalization, emphasizing a musical motif.
My cherie amour lovely as a summer day
Describing "My cherie amour" as lovely, drawing a comparison to a beautiful summer day.
My cherie amour distant as the Milky Way
Portraying "My cherie amour" as distant, using the Milky Way as a metaphor for remoteness.
My cherie amour pretty little one that I adore
Expressing admiration for "My cherie amour," referring to her as a pretty little one who is adored.
You're the only girl my heart leaps for.
Stating that "My cherie amour" is the only girl for whom the singer's heart has strong feelings.
How I wish that you were mine.
Expressing a strong desire for "My cherie amour" to be romantically involved with the singer.
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
Describing scenarios where the singer and "My cherie amour" could potentially cross paths.
I've been near you but you never notice me
Expressing a sense of being near "My cherie amour" without being noticed by her.
Oh cherie amour won't you tell me how could you ignore
Pleading with "My cherie amour" to explain how she could ignore the singer, hinting at hidden emotions.
Back behind this little smile I wore
Revealing a concealed emotional state behind the singer's smile, suggesting inner turmoil.
How I wished that you were mine.
Reiterating the strong desire for a romantic connection with "My cherie amour."
My cherie amour...
Repetition of the title, emphasizing the significance of "My cherie amour" in the singer's thoughts.
My cherie amour...
Reiteration of the title, reinforcing the emotional focus on "My cherie amour."
Maybe some day you'll see my face among the crowd.
Expressing hope that someday "My cherie amour" will notice the singer among a crowd of people.
Maybe some day you'll share your little distant cloud.
Suggesting a desire for "My cherie amour" to share her emotions, symbolized by a distant cloud.
Oh cherie amour pretty little one that I adore
Reaffirming admiration for "My cherie amour," emphasizing the singer's affection.
You're the only girl my heart leaps for
Stating that "My cherie amour" is the sole focus of the singer's romantic feelings.
How I wish that you were mine.
Reiterating the strong desire for a romantic connection with "My cherie amour."
La la la la la la la la la la la la
Repetition of melodic vocalization, contributing to the musical outro.
La la la la la la la la la la la la
Continuation of melodic vocalization, maintaining the musical outro.
(repeat to fade)
Repetition of the phrase "la la la" to fade out, emphasizing the musical conclusion.
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