Jeannine
Art Kassel And His Orchestra Lyrics
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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
The lyrics to Art Kassel's song Jeannine I Dream of Lilac Time express the singer's feelings towards a woman named Jeannine. The song describes Jeannine's beauty and charm during the season of lilacs, where her bright eyes and smile outshine the blooming flowers around her. However, the lyrics also convey a sense of secrecy and hidden desires as Jeannine sighs when nobody knows. This may suggest that Jeannine is already taken or that their love must be kept a secret. Nevertheless, the singer declares that he will make Jeannine his queen of lilac times when he returns, and promises that their love dream will never die.
The use of lilacs as a motif adds a layer of poeticism to the song. Lilacs are often regarded as a symbol of love, beauty, and remembrance. In the context of the song, they represent the fleeting nature of romantic love and the desire to hold onto it forever. The lyrics also play with contrasting emotions, such as Jeannine's blushing cheeks and her hidden sighs, which adds depth to the narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeannine, I dream of lilac time
Oh, Jeannine, the mere thought of you transports me to this magnificent time in spring when the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of lilacs.
Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
In this magical time, your eyes sparkle with a shine that is reflective of the wonderful atmosphere of lilac time.
Your winning smile
Your smile is radiant and always triumphant in lighting up my day and filling it with life.
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Your cheeks are a beautiful shade of pink, just like the blooming roses of the season and it's impossible not to keep admiring them.
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
Even though you appear passionate and happy, deep down in your heart, you carry this sadness which you try to hide from the rest of the world.
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
Jeannine, you are the queen of this realm of beauty and I cannot imagine this time of year without your gracefulness and presence.
When I return, I'll make you mine
My love for you burns brighter every moment and when I return, I am determined to make you mine, forever and always.
For you and I, our love dream can never die
Our love is eternal and everlasting just like the beauty of lilacs in spring and nothing can ever break it apart.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: L. WOLFE GILBERT, NATHANIEL SHILKRET
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