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"Dick McDonough (1904-May 25, 1938) was an influential American jazz guitarist and composer. His major recordings included "Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jibe" with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra with Johnny Mercer, "Stage Fright" with Carl Kress, "Chasin' a Buck", "Feelin' No Pain", recorded in 1927 with Red Nichols, and "Chicken a la Swing"."
Jeannine
Dick McDonough Lyrics
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Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
Your winning smile
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
When I return, I'll make you mine
For you and I, our love dream can never die
The lyrics to Dick McDonough's song "Jeannine" portray a nostalgic and romantic dream of a love that transcends time. The singer reminisces about the beauty of lilac time, a time when Jeannine's eyes shine and her cheeks blush like roses. Despite her apparent contentment, the singer reveals that Jeannine sighs when nobody knows, hinting at possible hidden desires or struggles.
Jeannine is portrayed as the queen of lilac times, a symbol of beauty and grace that the singer longs to make his own. He vows to return to her and make her his, declaring that their love dream can never die. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of yearning for a perfect love that seems just out of reach, yet worth pursuing at any cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeannine, I dream of lilac time
I think of you as the time of love in which everything is beautiful and desireable
Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
Your eyes shine with the same beauty as the colors of the lilac flowers
Your winning smile
Your smile is breathtaking and attractive
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Your cheeks are rosy and beautiful, like the petals of roses
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
You feel sadness deep down, but never let anyone else know
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
My love for you is the most powerful and strong during the lilac season
When I return, I'll make you mine
When I come back, I will make you mine and never let you go
For you and I, our love dream can never die
Our love will never die and our dreams for each other will always continue to thrive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: L. WOLFE GILBERT, NATHANIEL SHILKRET
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