My Foolish Heart
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics
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The glory that was Rome is of another day
I've been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan
I'm going home to my city by the Bay
I left my heart in San Francisco
High on a hill, it calls to me
To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars
My love waits there in San Francisco
Above the blue and windy sea
When I come home to you, San Francisco
Your golden sun will shine for me
The beautiful lyrics of âI Left My Heart in San Franciscoâ by 101 Strings Orchestra leave a deep impression on the listener by expressing the singer's intense love for the city. In the first stanza, the lyrics describe how other famous cities like Paris and Rome have lost their charm over time, but San Francisco remains eternally captivating. The lyrics suggest the singer has experienced loneliness in the bustling city of Manhattan and is heading back to San Francisco, known as a city by the bay.
The second stanza is dedicated to the love of the singer, which waits for him in San Francisco. The high hills and cable cars may take your breath away, but the city's beauty, which is above the blue and windy sea, never fails to mesmerize. The magical morning fogs cannot dampen their love. Whenever the singer returns, the city's golden sun will shine for him alone. Ultimately, the lyrics are about how hope and love can thrive in the heart of the singer while he is in San Francisco. It's an impressive song that captures the essence of the city beautifully.
Line by Line Meaning
The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gray
The once beautiful city of Paris now appears dull and melancholic to me.
The glory that was Rome is of another day
The magnificence and supremacy of Rome are now part of history and not relevant to the present.
I've been terribly alone and forgotten in Manhattan
I have felt extremely isolated and neglected while in Manhattan.
I'm going home to my city by the Bay
I'm returning to San Francisco, the city I consider my true home.
I left my heart in San Francisco
I left my deepest emotions and affections in San Francisco.
High on a hill, it calls to me
From a high vantage point in the city, it's as if San Francisco is calling out to me.
To be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars
I long to be in a place where the famous cable cars ascend halfway to the sky.
The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care
Even though the morning fog brings a coldness to the air, it has no effect on my feelings towards San Francisco.
My love waits there in San Francisco
The person that I truly love is located in San Francisco and is eagerly anticipating my return.
Above the blue and windy sea
San Francisco is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
When I come home to you, San Francisco
Upon my arrival in San Francisco, I feel an immense sense of coming back to my true home.
Your golden sun will shine for me
The bright and radiant sun of San Francisco is a symbol of the warmth and love of the city, which will always be waiting for me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Douglas Cross, George Cory
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cats pajamas
A splendid version of this great Academy Award nominated song [which should have won!]
SandViolet
Yes indeed. This is my favorite Oscar-nominated song of all time.
Stephanie Richardson
beautiful melts your đ thank you so much for sharing XX
Jorge Hernandez
Sublime !.. :)
Murat MORSĂMBĂL
thanks for sharing.