'Tain't What You Do
Ann-Margret & Al Hirt Lyrics
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And miss it each night and day
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
The longer I stay away
Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
Where mockingbirds used to sing
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
The moonlight on the bayou
A Creole tune that fills the air
I dream about magnolias in bloom
And I'm wishin' I was there
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans
The song "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans" by Ann-Margret & Al Hirt is a nostalgic love letter to the city of New Orleans. The lyrics express a deep longing for the sights, sounds, and people of New Orleans. The singer misses everything from the moss-covered vines and sugar pines to the lazy Mississippi River and the sound of Creole music in the air. The final sentiment of the song is a longing for a specific person, indicating that even though the beauty of the city is missed, it's the people who truly make it special.
The song speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever longed for a place they once called home. It's a reminder that the people and places we love have a way of staying with us, even when we're far away. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, evoking a range of emotions from wistfulness to hopefulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
Have you ever experienced the longing that comes with missing New Orleans?
And miss it each night and day
It's a constant feeling that persists throughout every moment of day and night.
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
I'm certain that this yearning is only intensifying.
The longer I stay away
Every moment I'm not in New Orleans just makes longing for it grow more powerful.
Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
I deeply miss the natural beauty of New Orleans - the lush green covering every surface imaginable.
Where mockingbirds used to sing
The sounds of nature that once filled the air are sorely missed.
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
The slow-moving charm of the Mississippi River is a sight to behold.
Hurrying into Spring
It's a shame I'm not there to experience the vibrancy of the upcoming season.
The moonlight on the bayou
The light reflecting off the water at night is simply magical.
A Creole tune that fills the air
The music of New Orleans is a vital part of its culture, and it's sorely missed.
I dream about magnolias in bloom
The fragrant and beautiful magnolias are a staple of my dreams these days.
And I'm wishin' I was there
I can't stop myself from wishing I was back in New Orleans.
When that's where you left your heart
New Orleans is where I feel most at home - I've left a part of myself there.
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
On top of missing New Orleans itself, I miss the person who makes the city even more special to me.
More than I miss New Orleans
The feeling of missing my loved one outweighs everything else.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie De Lange, Louis Alter
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