Jeannine
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Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
Your winning smile
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
When I return, I'll make you mine
For you and I, our love dream can never die
In "Jeannine," ******** sings about his love for a woman named Jeannine during the lilac time. The lilac blooms in late spring, and it's a time of renewal and growth. The opening lines of the song "Jeannine, I dream of lilac time, your eyes, they beam in the lilac time" create an image of a colorful and vibrant landscape as lilacs typically come in various shades of purple, while the eyes and face of Jeannine reflect the joy and vibrancy of this season. Furthermore, the lyrics "your winning smile and cheeks blushing like the rose" reinforce the idea of Jeannine's beauty and vibrancy during the lilac season.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the love between the singer and Jeannine is not entirely straightforward, suggesting that there are obstacles and challenges to be faced. The line "Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows" implies that Jeannine is struggling with some internal turmoil or sadness that others may not recognize. Despite these challenges, the singer still dreams of making Jeannine his own when he returns. "For you and I, our love dream can never die," the final line of the song, is a pledge of devotion to Jeannine that his love for her is so strong that it will never fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeannine, I dream of lilac time
I think of you, Jeannine, during the beautiful time of year when the lilacs bloom.
Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
During this time, your eyes glow with happiness and joy.
Your winning smile
Your smile is radiant and captivating.
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Your cheeks are rosy and pink, like the petals of a rose.
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
Despite your outward beauty, you carry a sadness that is hidden from others.
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
You, Jeannine, are my ruler during this magical time of year.
When I return, I'll make you mine
When I come back, I will make you mine and show you the love you deserve.
For you and I, our love dream can never die
Our dream of love will last forever, never fading away.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: L. WOLFE GILBERT, NATHANIEL SHILKRET
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