She wrote over 400 songs for Broadway musicals and films. Along with Ann Ronell, Dana Suesse, Bernice Petkere, and Kay Swift, she was one of the first successful Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood female songwriters.
Cuban Love Song
Dorothy Fields Lyrics
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While every breeze is playing our Cuban love song
I love you for all the joy you brought me
The lovely night you taught me our Cuban love song
One melody will always thrill my heart
One kiss will cheer me when we're far apart
(Dear one) I love you with such a tender passion
and only you could fashion our Cuban love Song
I love you that's what my heart is saying
While every breeze is playing our Cuban love song
I love you for all the joy you brought me
The lovely night you taught me our Cuban love song
One melody will always thrill my heart
One kiss will cheer me when we're far apart
(Dear one) I love you with such a tender passion
The lyrics of Dorothy Fields's "Cuban Love Song" express a deep and passionate love that is symbolized by the music of Cuba. The song's protagonist declares their love and admiration for their lover in a variety of ways, using both words and music to express their feelings. The song is filled with vivid imagery and sensory descriptions, capturing the essence of a love that is both intense and romantic.
The first stanza sets the tone of the song, with the singer stating their love for their partner while the breeze carries the melody of a Cuban love song. The second stanza expresses their gratitude and appreciation for the joy their partner has brought into their life, and the final stanza expresses the depth of their feelings, declaring their love with "such a tender passion." The repetition of the line "our Cuban love song" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of music in the lovers' relationship, drawing a connection between the beauty of the love they share and the music of their shared culture.
Overall, "Cuban Love Song" is a heartfelt and romantic tribute to the power of love and music to bring people together. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is both powerful and fragile, capturing the essence of the human experience in a way that is both timeless and universal.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you that's what my heart is saying
My heart tells me I love you
While every breeze is playing our Cuban love song
Our love is so strong that I feel it in the air
I love you for all the joy you brought me
I love you for making me happy
The lovely night you taught me our Cuban love song
That night was unforgettable because you taught me the song of our love
One melody will always thrill my heart
One musical note will forever make my heart skip a beat
One kiss will cheer me when we're far apart
One kiss will comfort me when we are not together
(Dear one) I love you with such a tender passion
My affection for you is gentle and strong
and only you could fashion our Cuban love Song
Only you could create this special love between us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, HERBERT STOTHART, JIMMY MC HUGH
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