Sweet And Gentle
Alan Dale Lyrics
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(He was sweet and gentle)
Kind of sentimental
(Kind of sentimental)
No one will deny it
(No one will deny it)
I was once so quiet
And then the magic night
And now I'll never be the same
For I have turned into a dancing Cucaracha
And my muchacha is to blame
How can I be gentle
Sweet and sentimental
While the cha cha's playing
And my heart is swaying
I find that I am even dancing
when I'm walking
I'm haunted by that cha cha beat
I hear the rhythm start
When we are talking
I do the cha cha in my sleep
I was sweet and gentle
(He was sweet and gentle)
Kind of sentimental
(Kind of sentimental)
No one will deny it
(No one will deny it)
I was once so quiet
And then the magic night
I learned to do the cha cha
And now I'll never be the same
For I have turned into a dancing Cucaracha
And my muchacha is to blame
Please be sweet and gentle
(Please be sweet and gentle)
Treat me sentimental
(Treat him sentimental)
For I'm tempermental
(Cha cha cha cha)
When I cha cha with you
Cha cha cha, cha cha cha
Cha cha cha
Ooo
The song "Sweet and Gentle" by Alan Dale tells the story of a man who was once known for his sweetness, gentleness, and sentimentality. However, all of that changed when he learned how to do the cha cha. He now finds himself constantly dancing and swaying to the rhythm of the cha cha, even when walking or in his sleep. His newfound passion for dance has turned him into a completely different person, and he blames it all on his "muchacha," or female dance partner. Despite his new persona as a "dancing cucaracha," he still longs to be treated with sweetness and gentleness, and hopes that his partner will oblige.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it represents the transformative power of dance. The singer's experience of learning the cha cha and becoming a different person suggests that dance can have a profound impact on one's identity and sense of self. The fact that he is haunted by the cha cha beat and can't seem to escape its influence, even in his sleep, underscores this notion of dance as a kind of possession or enchantment.
Another possible interpretation is that the song is a commentary on gender and relationships. The singer's dependence on his "muchacha" for his newfound passion and identity implies a certain vulnerability or submissive role. Meanwhile, his plea to be treated sweetly and gently suggests a desire for affection and validation that may stem from the traditional gender roles of the time period when the song was written (the 1950s).
Overall, "Sweet and Gentle" can be seen as a playful and lighthearted exploration of the relationship between dance, identity, gender, and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I was sweet and gentle
He describes himself as sweet and gentle.
Kind of sentimental
He has emotions that are easily aroused.
No one will deny it
It is an undeniable fact that he was sweet and gentle.
I was once so quiet
He was introverted and didn't express himself much.
And then the magic night
On a special night,
I learned to do the cha cha
He learned the popular dance cha cha.
And now I'll never be the same
After learning to dance cha cha, he has changed permanently.
For I have turned into a dancing Cucaracha
He has transformed into a dancing bug (cucaracha is Spanish for cockroach).
And my muchacha is to blame
He blames his girl (muchacha is Spanish for girl) for introducing him to cha cha.
How can I be gentle
He wonders how he can be calm and composed.
Sweet and sentimental
With the cha cha's rhythm, he finds it hard to keep his emotions in check.
While the cha cha's playing
When the cha cha music is playing,
And my heart is swaying
He feels his heart is beating in rhythm with the cha cha music.
I find that I am even dancing when I'm walking
He is so addicted to dancing cha cha that he unconsciously dances while walking.
I'm haunted by that cha cha beat
The cha cha rhythm is always on his mind.
I hear the rhythm start when we are talking
He feels the cha cha rhythm when he talks to his girl.
I do the cha cha in my sleep
He even dances cha cha in his dreams.
Please be sweet and gentle
He asks his girl to be kind and gentle.
Treat me sentimental
He wants her to treat him with emotions.
For I'm tempermental
He confesses that he is prone to mood swings.
When I cha cha with you
He enjoys dancing cha cha with his girl.
Cha cha cha, cha cha cha
The repetition of 'cha cha cha' is typical of the cha cha rhythm.
Cha cha cha
It is the refrain of the song.
Ooo
He lets out a passionate cry that reflects his cha cha enthusiasm.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: OTILIO DEL PORTAL
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