That's My Desire
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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To spend one night with you
In our old rendezvous
And reminisce with you

To meet where gypsies play
Down in that dim cafe
And dance till break of day
We'll sip a little glass of wine
And I'll gaze into your eyes divine
I'll feel the touch of your lips
Pressing on mine

To hear you whisper low
Just when it's time to go
"Cheri, I love you so"
"You're my desire"

To hear you whisper low
Just when it's time to go
"Cheri, I love you so"




"You're my desire"
You're my desire

Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's song "That's My Desire" is an ode to romantic longing and the desire to relive lost memories with a former lover. The song is a wistful lament for a return to happier times and the yearning for a lover's caress. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple reconnecting in a dimly lit cafe, reminiscing about past times, and dancing until dawn.


The opening lines, "To spend one night with you, in our old rendezvous, and reminisce with you," convey a deep sense of yearning and nostalgia. The singer longs to be reunited with his former lover in the same place where they used to spend time together. He describes a place where gypsies play music, and where they used to dance until the break of day. The imagery of the dimly lit cafe adds to the romantic and wistful tone of the song.


As the song continues, the singer describes sharing a glass of wine with his lover and gazing into her "divine" eyes. He imagines feeling the touch of her lips on his, and hearing her whisper "Cheri, I love you so" as they part ways once again. The repeated phrase "You're my desire" throughout the song emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the singer's longing for his former lover.


Overall, "That's My Desire" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the bittersweet feeling of longing for a lost love. The combination of Chuck Berry's lyrics and heartfelt vocals creates a deeply emotional listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

To spend one night with you
I desire to spend a night with you


In our old rendezvous
At our familiar meeting place


And reminisce with you
And recall memories with you


To meet where gypsies play
To meet at a place where gypsies perform


Down in that dim cafe
At a poorly lit cafe


And dance till break of day
And dance until daylight


We'll sip a little glass of wine
We shall enjoy a few sips of wine


And I'll gaze into your eyes divine
And I will look into your beautiful eyes


I'll feel the touch of your lips
I would love to kiss you


Pressing on mine
And feel your lips pressing on mine


To hear you whisper low
And to hear you say softly


Just when it's time to go
Just before it's time to leave


"Cheri, I love you so"
"My dear, I love you so much"


"You're my desire"
"You are what I desire"


To hear you whisper low
And to hear you say softly


Just when it's time to go
Just before it's time to leave


"Cheri, I love you so"
"My dear, I love you so much"


"You're my desire"
"You are what I desire"


"You're my desire"
"You are what I desire"




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Jack


on Little Marie (Alternate)

Yes, oh yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which love one is calling me, I did not hear you say.
Both are deep within my hearth, her Mom and my Marie

It so good to hear your voice from Memphis, Tennessee

Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever know,
Surely, you have not forgot how much I love you so
If you would remember, Dear, and sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.

Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
You did not want to see me off and promised not to grieve,
My hearth was tore apart as I looked back at my Marie
And there the peace is still remain with you in Tennessee.

I guess I should stop talking, after all you placed the call
But anyway that I can help, you know I'll help you all


Then she spoke and asked me to come back and see Marie
And live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee.

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