With Every Heartbeat Reprise [Dennis DeYoung]

With Every Heartbeat Reprise
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung

Quasimodo
All that I have ever loved is gone
What will I do how can I carry on
This world of ignorance and cruelty
Has taken all from me

At heaven's door I'll come for you
Take you in my arms as lovers do
This broken body will no longer hide
The soul that lives inside

With every heartbeat I'll dream of you
With every breath every sigh
Knowing at last your worldly pain
Has all been left behind

With every heartbeat I'll stay with you
Anticipating the time
We'll be together hand to heart
And true love will then be mine

Interpretation

After Esmerelda's tragic death, Quasimodo laments the loss of the only one he ever loved.  He looks forward to seeing her again in Heaven.