After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."
In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.
In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
Paloma Blanca
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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And the night is on the run
It's a new day
It's a new way
And I fly up to the sun
I can feel the morning sunlight
I can smell the new-mown hay
For my golden sky light way
Una paloma blanca
I'm just a bird in the sky
Una paloma blanca
Over the mountains I fly
No one can take my freedom away
Once I had my share of losing
For they locked me on a chain
Yes they tried to break my power
Oh I still can feel the pain
Una paloma blanca
I'm just a bird in the sky
Una paloma blanca
Over the mountains I fly
No one can take my freedom away
No one can take my freedom away
When the sun shines on the mountain
And the night is on the run
It's a new day
It's a new way
And I fly up to the sun
Una paloma blanca
I'm just a bird in the sky
Una paloma blanca
Over the mountains I fly
No one can take my freedom away
No one can take my freedom away
The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's "Paloma Blanca" carries a lot of meaning, to delve into the lyrics is to take a journey with the singer, exploring the beauty of nature and the freedom that comes with it. The song starts by describing the beauty of nature and how it brings with it a new day and a new way. The sun, the mountain, and the night are all used in metaphorical expressions to describe the beauty of nature, and how it brings about a new beginning. The singer then takes the listener on a journey through the skies, feeling the morning sunlight, smelling the new-mown hay, and hearing God's voice. The beauty of nature is depicted as the golden sky light way, and this way leads to freedom.
The chorus of the song uses a metaphorical expression of a bird, specifically a white dove that represents peace and freedom, as the singer sings "Una paloma blanca, I'm just a bird in the sky, Una paloma blanca, over the mountains I fly. No one can take my freedom away." The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer is free from the chains that bound him in the past—the chains that caused him pain, and as he flies over the mountains, he is free, and no one can take his freedom away. In essence, the song's lyrics are symbolic of one's hope to break free from bondage and to experience a new beginning, a new day, and a new way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
When the sun shines on the mountain
The singer is experiencing a new beginning illuminated by the radiance of the sun
And the night is on the run
The darkness and fear of the past is fading away
It's a new day
A fresh start with new opportunities has arrived
It's a new way
The artist is embracing a new way of life and perspective
And I fly up to the sun
The artist feels empowered to reach new heights and pursue their dreams
I can feel the morning sunlight
The singer is tangibly experiencing the beauty of the new day
I can smell the new-mown hay
The singer is appreciating the simple, natural pleasures of life
I can hear God's voice is calling
The artist feels a sense of divine guidance and support
For my golden sky light way
The artist feels inspired and driven to pursue their aspirations
Una paloma blanca
The artist relates to a white dove, which is often associated with peace, purity, and freedom
I'm just a bird in the sky
The singer is embracing their identity as an individual with the freedom to soar and explore
Over the mountains I fly
The artist is overcoming obstacles and limitations to pursue their goals
No one can take my freedom away
The singer feels a sense of confidence and independence that no one can take from them
Once I had my share of losing
The singer has experienced hardship and disappointment in the past
For they locked me on a chain
The singer was once restricted and oppressed
Yes they tried to break my power
Others have attempted to control or diminish the artist's strength and autonomy
Oh I still can feel the pain
The artist still bears the emotional scars of past trauma and struggles
No one can take my freedom away
Despite their past struggles, the singer remains committed to independence and self-determination
No one can take my freedom away
The singer reiterates their sense of confidence and assurance
When the sun shines on the mountain
The artist repeats the opening line to emphasize the transformative power of new beginnings
And the night is on the run
The artist reaffirms their freedom from the darkness and struggles of the past
It's a new day
The artist embraces the potential and promise of a new day
It's a new way
The singer reaffirms their commitment to a new outlook on life
And I fly up to the sun
The artist concludes the song with a triumphant reaffirmation of their power, potential, and aspiration
Writer(s): Hans Bouwens
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Man Of Truth
GREAT song.
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Frank Dutzar
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