Rosalie
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra With Helen Forrest Lyrics
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Rosalie, my dream.
Since one night when stars danced above,
I'm oh, oh, so much in love,
So Rosalie, have mercy.
Rosalie, don't decline.
Won't you make my life thrilling
And tell me you're willing to be mine,
The lyrics of Artie Shaw and His Orchestra With Helen Forrest's song Rosalie depict a man deeply in love with a woman named Rosalie, whom he regards as his dream and darling. He recalls the night when stars danced above them, an event that seems to have sealed his love for her. He pleads with Rosalie not to decline his offer of love and to make his life thrilling by accepting him as hers. The song's lyrics express the intense emotions of the man towards the woman he loves and his desperation to have her reciprocate his affections.
Symbolically, the stars dancing above Rosalie and the man signify the magic and romanticism of their relationship. The song's melody is upbeat and jazzy, conveying the liveliness and excitement of the man's feelings. The repetition of Rosalie's name throughout the song reinforces her significance in the man's life and highlights the intensity of his love for her. The lyrics of Rosalie evoke a sense of longing, vulnerability, and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Rosalie, my darling,
Oh, dearest and most beloved Rosalie,
Rosalie, my dream.
Rosalie, the one who I am deeply fascinated with and is the source of my dreams.
Since one night when stars danced above,
Since that one magical night when the stars twirled in the sky,
I'm oh, oh, so much in love,
I am incredibly smitten and deeply in love with you.
So Rosalie, have mercy.
Please, Rosalie, be kind and merciful in your decision.
Rosalie, don't decline.
Please don't turn me down, Rosalie.
Won't you make my life thrilling
Can you make my life full of excitement and adventure?
And tell me you're willing to be mine,
Will you please tell me that you are interested in having a romantic relationship with me?
Rosalie, mine.
You will be mine, Rosalie, and our love will be everlasting.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COLE PORTER
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