Bert Ambrose led one of the most popular dance bands in England during the … Read Full Bio ↴Bert Ambrose led one of the most popular dance bands in England during the 1920s and '30s. His group who featured arranger Sid Phillips on reeds, American clarinetist Danny Polo, trumpeter Max Goldberg, and trombonist Lew Davis as key soloists sometimes played very credible jazz. The hotter selections contrasted with the ballad vocals of Sam Browne. Some of his well-rounded highlights are "Out of Nowhere," "Singapore Sorrows," the heated "'Leven-Thirty Saturday Night," and "A Bench in the Park," with the band sometimes emulating Paul Whiteman and various American dance bands.

Caravan
Ambrose & His Orchestra Lyrics

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Night and stars above that shine so bright
The myst'ry of their fading light
That shines upon our caravan

Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Across the sand so I may keep
The mem'ry of our caravan

This is so exciting
You are so inviting
Resting in my arms
As I thrill to the magic charms
Of you beside me here beneath the blue

My dream of love is coming true
Within our desert caravan

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Caravan" by Ambrose & His Orchestra depict a romantic and adventurous journey taken by two people in the middle of the desert. The song starts by describing the night with its stars shining so bright and the mystery of their fading light that shines upon the caravan. The desert which can be seen as a dangerous place provides the perfect backdrop for this romantic journey. As the caravan moves in the desert, the singer asks his love interest to sleep on his shoulder so that he can keep the memory of their caravan alive.

The chorus of the song is the most exciting part. The singer is so enthusiastic and joyful to have his partner next to him under the blue sky, in the middle of the desert. The dream of love is coming true as the two of them travel together. This desert journey is exotic, not only because of the location but also because of the feeling of adventure and love it evokes.

Line by Line Meaning

Night and stars above that shine so bright
The beautiful night sky with shining stars above

The myst'ry of their fading light
The mysterious fading light of the stars

That shines upon our caravan
Light from the stars shining on our traveling caravan

Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Rest your head on my shoulder as we move slowly

Across the sand so I may keep
Moving across the sand, creating memories together

The mem'ry of our caravan
Keeping the memory of our journey alive

This is so exciting
Feeling the excitement of being together

You are so inviting
Enjoying each other's company

Resting in my arms
Finding comfort and safety in each other's embrace

As I thrill to the magic charms
Feeling thrilled and captivated by your presence

Of you beside me here beneath the blue
Being here with you under the blue sky