Dedicated To The One I Love
Love's Dedication: Embracing Distance and Hope in The Shirelles' Melody
Lyrics
This is dedicated to the one I love
Expressing that the song is intended for the person the singer loves.
While I'm far away from you, my baby
Acknowledging physical distance from the loved one.
I know it's hard for you, my baby
Recognizing the difficulty the loved one might be facing due to the separation.
Because it's hard for me, my baby
Expressing the singer's own struggles and challenges being apart.
And the darkest hour is just before dawn
Emphasizing that tough times often precede positive outcomes.
Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Requesting the loved one to pray for the singer before sleeping.
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby
Asking for prayers from the loved one for support and connection.
And tell all the stars above
Symbolically involving the celestial world by mentioning the stars.
This is dedicated to the one I love
Reiterating that the song is dedicated to the beloved.
Life can never be
Accepting that life doesn't always conform to our desires.
Exactly like we want it to be
Highlighting the disparity between expectations and reality.
But I can be satisfied
Expressing contentment in the knowledge of the loved one's feelings.
Just knowing you love me
Finding satisfaction in being loved by the other person.
There's one thing I want you to do
Requesting a specific action from the loved one.
Especially for me
Emphasizing the importance of the requested action.
And it's something that everybody needs
Asserting that everyone requires this particular thing.
Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Repeating the plea for nighttime prayers from the loved one.
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby
Reiterating the importance of the requested prayers for emotional connection.
And tell all the stars above
Recalling the involvement of the celestial realm, urging the loved one to communicate with the stars.
This is dedicated to the one I love
Reaffirming that the song is dedicated to the beloved.
This is dedicated to the one I love
Repetition for emphasis on dedication to the loved one.
This is dedicated to the one I love
Final reaffirmation of dedication to the loved one.
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