San Antonio Rose
Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra Lyrics
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A song of old San Antone
Where in dreams I live with a memory
Beneath the stars all alone
It was there I found beside the Alamo
Enchantment strange as the blue up above
A moonlit pass that only she would know
Still hears my broken song of love
Call back my rose, rose of San Antone
Lips so sweet and tender like petals falling apart
Speak once again of my love, my own.
Broken song, empty words I know
Still live in my heart all alone
For that moonlit pass by the Alamo
And Rose, my Rose of San Antone
Deep within my heart lies a melody,
A song of old San Antone
Where in dreams I live with a memory
Beneath the stars all alone
It was there I found beside the Alamo
Enchantment strange as the blue up above
A moonlit pass that only she would know
Still hears my broken song of love
Moon in all your splendor know only my heart
Call back my rose, rose of San Antone
Lips so sweet and tender like petals falling apart
Speak once again of my love, my own.
Broken song, empty words I know
Still live in my heart all alone
For that moonlit pass by the Alamo
And Rose, my Rose of San Antone
The song "San Antonio Rose" by Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra is a nostalgic ballad that tells a story of lost love and longing. The song begins with the singer admitting that a melody lies deep within his heart - a song of old San Antone. The place holds a special significance to him as it is where he found enchantment and fell in love with a woman. The second stanza describes the woman as his Rose of San Antone and details the moonlit pass by the Alamo where they spent time together. The singer pleads with the moon to call back his Rose, whose sweet and tender lips he still remembers. The third stanza talks about the singer's broken heart and how the memory of his lost love still lives in his heart all alone.
The song is infused with a deep sense of nostalgia, and the theme of lost love is universal, which adds to its emotional appeal. The song is also a tribute to San Antonio, Texas, and mentions the Alamo, a prominent tourist attraction and a symbol of the Texan War of Independence. The use of the moon as a symbol of love and longing is also powerful, as it has been a common literary motif for centuries, representing the unattainable or lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep within my heart lies a melody
There is a tune that resides deep within my heart.
A song of old San Antone
It is a song about the old town of San Antonio.
Where in dreams I live with a memory
I often dream about my past memories there.
Beneath the stars all alone
I am often alone when I dream about it under the stars.
It was there I found beside the Alamo
I discovered something special near the famous Alamo landmark.
Enchantment strange as the blue up above
The magical feeling was as unusual as the blue color of the sky above.
A moonlit pass that only she would know
There was a pathway illuminated by the moon that only she knew.
Still hears my broken song of love
That place still echoes the sad song of my lost love.
Moon in all your splendor know only my heart
The moon, with all its beauty, only understands the pain in my heart.
Call back my rose, rose of San Antone
I am calling for my beloved, who I call my Rose of San Antonio.
Lips so sweet and tender like petals falling apart
Her lips were so soft and delicate, like petals slowly drifting away.
Speak once again of my love, my own.
I wish I could hear her speak about our love once more.
Broken song, empty words I know
I am aware that my song feels incomplete and meaningless.
Still live in my heart all alone
However, my love for her remains strong in my heart, though I feel alone.
For that moonlit pass by the Alamo
It is for that path where we once walked together under the moonlight by the Alamo.
And Rose, my Rose of San Antone
And for my beloved, whom I always call my Rose of San Antonio.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Robert Wills
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