Romeo And Juliet
Dire Straits爀 Lyrics
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Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
Finds a convenient streetlight steps out of the shade
Says something like you and me babe how about it?
Juliet says hey it's Romeo you nearly gimme me a heart attack
He's underneath the window she's singing hey la my boyfriend's back
You shouldn't come around here singing up at people like that
Juliet the dice were loaded from the start
And I bet and you exploded in my heart
And I forget I forget the movie song
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
Come up on different streets they booth were streets of shame
Both dirty both mean yes and the dream was just the same
And I dreamed your dream for you and now your dream is real
How can you look at me as if I was just another one of your deals?
When you can fall for chains of silver you can fall for chains of gold
You can fall for pretty strangers and the promises they hold
You promised me everything you promised me thick and thin
Now you just say oh Romeo yeah you know I used to have a scene with him
Juliet when we made love you used to cry
You said I love you like the stars above I'll love you till I die
There's a place for us you know the movie song
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong Juliet?
I can't do the talk like they talk on TV
And I can't do a love song like the way it's meant to be
I can't do everything but I'd do anything for you
I can't do anything except be in love with you
And all I do is miss you and the way we used to be
All I do is keep the beat and bad company
All I do is kiss you through the bars of Orion
Julie I'd do the stars with you any time
Juliet when we made love you used to cry
You said I love you like the stars above I'll love you till I die
There's a place for us you know the movie song
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong Juliet?
A lovestruck Romeo sings the streets of serenade
Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
Finds a convenient streetlight steps out of the shade
Says something like you and me babe how about it?
You and me babe how about it
The song Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits is a classic love song that tells the story of two lovers who are struggling with their relationship. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, with vivid imagery that captures the intense emotions that the couple is feeling. The song is essentially a narrative, with the singer taking on the role of Romeo and telling the story from his perspective.
The song begins with Romeo singing a serenade on the streets, which he has made himself. He then sees Juliet and asks her to be with him. However, Juliet is not impressed and is quite annoyed by Romeo's sudden appearance. She reminds him that he should not be singing up at people on the street like that.
The lyrics then shift to reflect on the relationship between Romeo and Juliet. Romeo laments that the dice were loaded against their love from the very beginning, and that despite their best efforts, they were doomed to fail. He also reminds Juliet that they had promised each other everything, and yet she now seems to have moved on with someone else. As the song progresses, Romeo becomes more and more desperate, asking Juliet when she is going to realise that they were meant to be together.
Overall, Romeo and Juliet is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the essence of true love. It is a song that will remain relevant for many years to come, and will continue to be beloved by music lovers around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
A lovestruck Romeo sings the streets of serenade
Romeo expresses his love to everyone through a melody on the streets
Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
With his self-written song, Romeo enchants everybody in a mesmerizing way
Finds a convenient streetlight steps out of the shade
Romeo seeks to present himself in the best possible light and steps into a better view
Says something like you and me babe how about it?
Romeo invites Juliet into a relationship by putting forward a proposal
Juliet says hey it's Romeo you nearly gimme me a heart attack
Juliet gets scared seeing Romeo near her window and reacts to it by playfully acknowledging him
He's underneath the window she's singing hey la my boyfriend's back
Juliet is aware of Romeo's presence below her window and informs him that her boyfriend might not be happy with their interaction
You shouldn't come around here singing up at people like that
Juliet tells Romeo that the way he tried to impress her is not an acceptable approach
Anyway what you gonna do about it?
Juliet challenges Romeo to find a solution to the situation they are in
Juliet the dice were loaded from the start
Juliet knows that their fate was already predetermined from the beginning
And I bet and you exploded in my heart
Juliet fell in love quickly and passionately with Romeo
And I forget I forget the movie song
Juliet realizes that the love story they have is much bigger than any movie plot
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
Romeo asks Juliet to move past the time when they couldn't be together and embrace the present
Come up on different streets they booth were streets of shame
Despite coming from different backgrounds, they both share a feeling of disappointment with their circumstances
Both dirty both mean yes and the dream was just the same
Both Romeo and Juliet lived difficult lives but their dream of love was the same
And I dreamed your dream for you and now your dream is real
Romeo took part in making Juliet's dream of finding love come true
How can you look at me as if I was just another one of your deals?
Juliet wonders why Romeo treats their love like a transactional deal instead of something special
When you can fall for chains of silver you can fall for chains of gold
Romeo points out that Juliet has the capacity to love other things besides love itself
You can fall for pretty strangers and the promises they hold
Romeo tells Juliet that loving someone else is possible and warns her about the promises that people make
You promised me everything you promised me thick and thin
Juliet reminds Romeo about his promises of devotion and support
Now you just say oh Romeo yeah you know I used to have a scene with him
Juliet tells Romeo that their love has lost its passion and she has moved on to someone else
Juliet when we made love you used to cry
Romeo recalls a memory of a time when their love was intense and emotional
You said I love you like the stars above I'll love you till I die
Juliet expressed her unconditional love for Romeo
There's a place for us you know the movie song
Romeo reminds Juliet of their idealistic vision of their love story
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong Juliet?
Romeo urges Juliet to forget their past mistakes and move forward with their love
I can't do the talk like they talk on TV
Romeo admits that he cannot express his love in the same dramatic way as TV personalities
And I can't do a love song like the way it's meant to be
Romeo recognizes that he cannot convey his emotions in a traditional love song style
I can't do everything but I'd do anything for you
Romeo promises to do anything he can to make Juliet happy
I can't do anything except be in love with you
Romeo admits that his love for Juliet is his defining quality
And all I do is miss you and the way we used to be
Romeo laments the loss of their passionate love and memories of their past together
All I do is keep the beat and bad company
Romeo's life has become empty and he has fallen in with negative influences since their love began to fall apart
All I do is kiss you through the bars of Orion
Romeo still yearns for Juliet and feels that he can only reach out to her through the stars
Julie I'd do the stars with you any time
Romeo offers to share his love and spend eternity with Juliet among the stars
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: BOB HAMILTON, FREDDIE GORMAN
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