Poinciana
Bing Crosby Feat. John Scott Trotter's Orchestra Lyrics
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Pale moon is casting shadows from above.
Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat,
Within me there grows a rhythmic savage beat.
Love is everywhere, its magic perfume fills the air,
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care.
Poinciana, though skies may turn from blue to gray,
The lyrics of "Poinciana" by Bing Crosby featuring John Scott Trotter's Orchestra describes the romantic and exotic atmosphere amidst the beautiful poinciana trees. The trees, represented as personifications of love, speak to the singer and cast shadows under the pale moon. The poinciana trees are associated with a sense of jungle heat, and the singer states that within him or her, a rhythmic and savage beat grows. The lyrics suggest that love is in the air, and its magic perfume is felt all around. The singer's heart sways in time, and he or she has learned to care. Despite changes in the weather, the love between the singer and his or her lover will live forever and a day.
Line by Line Meaning
Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love,
The sight of the Poinciana tree reminds me of love.
Pale moon is casting shadows from above.
The pale moonlight is causing shadows all around.
Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat,
The Poinciana tree makes me feel the heat and fire of the jungle.
Within me there grows a rhythmic savage beat.
I feel a wild and rhythmic beat inside me.
Love is everywhere, its magic perfume fills the air,
Love can be found in everything and is in the air around us.
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care.
As I watch you sway, my heart beats in time, and I have learned to care about you.
Poinciana, though skies may turn from blue to gray,
Even if the skies turn from blue to gray, the Poinciana tree will still mean love to me.
My love will live forever and a day.
My love will last for all eternity.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUDDY BERNIER
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