In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me

Overall Meaning

Vincent Herring’s song “In a Sentimental Mood” is a beautiful and emotional love song that expresses the overwhelming feeling of being in love. The lyrics begin by describing a serene night where the stars are visible through the window, and the lover's affectionate nature brings light to the darkness. The atmosphere is sweet and dreamlike as every kiss carries a melody that is both strange and lovely. The singer is basking in the bliss of the moment, and the lover’s presence has made everything in the world seem complete. The alliteration of “rose pearls” creates a luxurious aura that encapsulates the feeling of being perfectly content.

The song continues with the singer stating that they are surprised by the love they have received from their partner. It’s almost as if they never thought it was possible for them to receive such adoration. The repetition of the chorus underlines the idea of the singer’s disbelief and the wondrous feeling they experience when they are with their partner. “In a Sentimental Mood” is a romantic and heartfelt song that perfectly encapsulates the sense of joy and completeness that comes when one is in love.

Line by Line Meaning

In A Sentimental Mood
The singer is currently experiencing a highly emotional state.

I can see the stars come thru my room
The room is dark and quiet, allowing the singer to see the stars outside.

While your loving attitude
The person the singer is addressing has a kind and caring nature towards the singer.

Is like a flame that lights the gloom
This person's love brings light to the artist's life, which was previously filled with darkness and sadness.

On the wings of ev'ry kiss
With every kiss, the artist feels transported to a different place or state of mind.

Drift a melody so strange and sweet
The feeling brought on by the kisses is accompanied by a strange and sweet melody that lingers in the singer's mind.

In this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise complete
The overwhelmed feelings of the singer are making their life feel complete in every way possible.

Rose pearls seem to fall
The artist feels so loved that even the inanimate objects seem to shed precious tears of joy.

It's all like a dream to call you mine
The artist cannot believe that they are lucky enough to have the person they love as their own and feels like it's all a dream.

My heart's lighter thing
The burden of sadness the artist once carried in their heart has been lifted and they feel lighter.

Since you made me this night a thing divine
The person the singer is addressing has brought them so much happiness and turned this otherwise ordinary night into something truly special and divine.

I'm within a world so heavenly
The artist feels like they are living in a world that is perfect and serene thanks to the person they love.

For I never dreamt
The singer did not believe they could ever experience such happiness and love.

That you'd be loving sentimental me
The person the singer is addressing is showing love and affection towards someone who they believe is not worthy of it, in the singer's own eyes.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Cloud9
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz

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