Jacqueline
Coral Lyrics


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You left before the rain came down
December was the only sound
All the leaves fell to the ground
When you went away

It's a crying shame to see
A kiss become a memory
Now I know just what you mean
When you say

Way above, where the north winds blow
We will watch out afar to the valley below
Oh, Jacqueline I know
Oh, Jacqueline I know

A pattern of the ways it seems
That's the way it has to be
Now I know just what you mean
When you say

Way above, where the north winds blow
We will watch out afar to the valley below
Oh, Jacqueline I know
Oh, Jacqueline I know

The coven house where you now go
It stole our love, don't you know
Don't you know?

Oh, Jacqueline don't go
Oh, Jacqueline I know




Oh, Jacqueline don't go
Oh, Jacqueline I know

Overall Meaning

The song "Jacqueline" by The Coral depicts a heartbreak of someone who was left alone by their loved one. In the opening lines of the song, the singer acknowledges that their partner left before the rain came down and December was the only sound. These lyrics suggest that the singer's partner left during a cold and depressing season, indicating that the departure was abrupt and sudden. After their lover left, the singer feels a sense of loss and abandonment as they witness the leaves falling to the ground.


The lyrics "A pattern of the ways it seems, that's the way it has to be" highlight the singer's sense of resignation and acceptance of the end of the relationship. Despite this, the singer still reminisces about the happy times they shared, as suggested in "a kiss becomes a memory." The song's poignant lyrics show how love can shift to regret and longing, the singer's yearning to understand why it had to end. The song's chorus, "Way above, where the north winds blow, we will watch out afar to the valley below, Oh, Jacqueline, I know" suggests that despite everything, they will always remember their partner and keep an eye on her from afar.


Line by Line Meaning

You left before the rain came down
You left me before things got bad.


December was the only sound
The winter was so quiet and lonely without you.


All the leaves fell to the ground
Everything changed and fell apart when you left.


When you went away
My world came crashing down when you left.


It's a crying shame to see
It's sad to see what we had come to.


A kiss become a memory
Our love became a distant memory.


Now I know just what you mean
I understand the feelings you had when you left.


When you say
When you told me what you were feeling and thinking.


Way above, where the north winds blow
In a place far away and different from here.


We will watch out afar to the valley below
We will look down at the world from our new perspective.


Oh, Jacqueline I know
I understand and empathize with you, Jacqueline.


A pattern of the ways it seems
It seems that this is how things always go.


That's the way it has to be
This is the reality we must accept.


The coven house where you now go
The place you have gone to for sanctuary and solace.


It stole our love, don't you know
This place has taken away the love we once shared.


Oh, Jacqueline don't go
Please don't leave me, Jacqueline.


Oh, Jacqueline I know
I understand how you feel and I am here for you, Jacqueline.


Oh, Jacqueline don't go
Please stay with me, Jacqueline.


Oh, Jacqueline I know
I understand what you're going through, Jacqueline.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES HUNTER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@takoooify

You left before the rain came down 
December was the only sound 
All the leaves fell to the ground 
When you went away 

Its a crying shame to see 
A kiss become a memory 
Now i know just what you mean 
When you say 

Way Above 
Where the north winds blow 
We will watch out afar 
To the valley below 

Oh Jacqueline I know 
Oh Jacqueline I know 

A pattern of the ways it seems 
Thats the way it has to be 
Now I know just what you mean 
When you say 

Way above 
Where the north winds blow 
We will watch out afar 
To the valley below 

Oh Jacqueline I know 
Oh Jacqueline I know 

The Coven House 
Where you now go 
It stole our love 
Dont you know 
Dont you know 

Oh Jacqueline Don't go 
Oh Jacqueline I know 
Oh Jacqueline Don't go 
Oh Jacqueline I know



@mapoijitur1161

You left before the rain came down
December was the only sound
All the leaves fell to the ground
When you went away

It's a crying shame to see
A kiss become a memory
Now I know just what you mean
When you say

Way above, where the north winds blow
We will watch out afar to the valley below
Oh, Jacqueline I know
Oh, Jacqueline I know

A pattern of the ways it seems
That's the way it has to be
Now I know just what you mean
When you say

Way above, where the north winds blow
We will watch out afar to the valley below
Oh, Jacqueline I know
Oh, Jacqueline I know

The coven house where you now go
It stole our love, don't you know
Don't you know?

Oh, Jacqueline don't go
Oh, Jacqueline I know
Oh, Jacqueline don't go
Oh, Jacqueline I know

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All comments from YouTube:

@Marley999888

It's a crime that the Coral are so under appreciated.Truly their music is magical...they stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best bands the UK ever produced imho.This,Dreaming of you and Pass it on are as good as it gets.

@andresalvarado3319

Sure. Great band

@misterlister-wm2tj

Give it a rest you're just saying this to get some attention online and act edgy. 'Oh look at me I'm different I'm not going to say the beatles stones oasis radiohead etc like everyone else does I'm going to pick a less popular band and say they are on the level of all the greats' I bet this is the first time you've ever evn heard this song 😄

@thebryman

this was played yesterday at my Nan's funeral. Her name of course was Jacqueline. It was a perfect song for her.

@georgesteven6621

Most underrated band in the UK by far

@TheJibbsmcgee

underrated how? by plaing average songs? its not like they were fookin oasis or the verve ? no comparassion. so they ended up where they ended up good little band makes a good little impact nuff said

@25pappy

Everyone says that aboot their favourite band. Liking a band is subjective. My favourite band is Super Furry Animals but I don't expect the general public to agree with me.

@davarjos

@@TheJibbsmcgee oasis are trash..

@oliveraherne5547

@@davarjos Yeah totally crud dude

@Romax-pg2is

I like them too, but “most underrated” is kinda stretching it, especially considering that plenty of their songs became hits.

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