On Green Dolphin Street
Chick Corea (Akoustic Band) Lyrics
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A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
Romance was the theme
And we were the players
I never think of this without a sigh
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
On Green Dolphin Street
Chick Corea's classic tune "On Green Dolphin Street" tells the story of a short but intense romantic encounter between two people, full of longing and regret. The song starts with the singer thinking back to the past, saying that what happened seems like a dream but he knows it was real. He sets the scene by describing how he met a woman, they fell in love and had a kiss, but then they had to say goodbye. The singer describes how he and the woman were both players in this brief but powerful romance.
The second half of the song is a reminiscence of the setting where the romantic encounter took place. Green Dolphin Street is a reference to a famous jazz club in Chicago, which was a popular spot for musicians and other artistic types in the 1950s and 60s. The singer describes how Green Dolphin Street was the perfect place for them to fall in love, where they spent unforgettable nights together. Even though they are apart now, the memory of their love lives on in his heart whenever he recalls the time they spent together on Green Dolphin Street.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet nature of love, and how sometimes even brief and intense encounters can stay with us for a lifetime. The lyrics are full of wistful nostalgia and a sense of loss, but also celebrate the power of love to connect us to a time, a place, and another person in a way that can endure long after the relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened
Although it feels like a hazy, distant recollection, I am certain that what I remember actually occurred.
A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
There was a romantic encounter between two people, a man and a woman, that included a kiss before they ultimately parted ways.
Romance was the theme
The overarching concept or idea of this experience was one of love and affection.
And we were the players
The two individuals involved in this romantic encounter were the active participants or players in this situation.
I never think of this without a sigh
When I recollect this experience, I find myself exhaling deeply or sighing with emotion.
Lover, one lovely day
Addressing the subject of the romantic encounter as 'Lover' and recalling a particular beautiful day.
Love came, planning to stay
The feeling or manifestation of love arrived and sought to remain.
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The physical location where this experience took place was on Green Dolphin Street.
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
The location was so impactful that the memories of those nights spent there are indelible and can never be forgotten.
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
Even though the two individuals are no longer together, the memories of their time on Green Dolphin Street still reside in the artist's heart.
When I recall the love I found on
When the singer thinks back on that experience of love and romance...
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
...they feel so grateful and enamored that they would be willing to physically express their appreciation by kissing the ground of Green Dolphin Street.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Tratore, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, NED WASHINGTON
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JazzDrumGuy
Probably the best modern jazz song interpretation in the last 30 years......just devastating........a monumental loss.....RIP Chick.......
MIkiko Murdoch
Indeed! However, we always have Spain.
Carlos Ebert
Indeed!!!
Michael Ellis
A fantastic performance. RIP Chick, you will be missed. Please note that On Green Dolphin Street was composed by Kaper and Washington in 1947, not by Miles Davis!
NewAgain
Um ok. But jazz is diff. U credit the song to the performers, if they jammed. Kinda like folk music. U don’t know who wrote what, but you know who did the versions u like.
A. "Christopher" Johnson
True, Miles just made it way hotter !!!
Pedro Beroes
Rest in peace Chick.
I have been watching this concert compulsively the last few days and just heard that he passed. Rest in peace to a true creative giant.
Dallas Toto
i did not know as well. OMG sad too learn of this
John McMinn
Speechless, amazing piano tone.
The intonation on the Bass is amazing .
The way Weckle's toms are mic'd is an interesting stereo split
Thomas Gunther
Mind-blowing blowing over Green Dolphin Street changes. Chick must have listened to a lot of McCoy Tyner the night before. Chick doesn't like to play the melody much. But that's ok, because the majority of his listeners are pro musicians or at least well educated listeners. Incredible music, and fantastic musicians. Bravo!