They signed to Decca in 1934, basically formed more traditional regular band, and even started performing live until they had their famous falling out in September, 1935.
In The Mood
Dorsey Brothers Lyrics
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I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
The lyrics of Duke Ellington's "In A Sentimental Mood" express a feeling of being completely taken over by a romantic partner. The persona outlines the imagistic beauty of the moment – stars shining in the night sky, the sweet melody that comes with each kiss – all adding up to a sentimentality that is hard to describe. They describe their partner as the light that dispels any darkness in their world, and the ultimate completion of their own paradise. It feels surreal to them that someone so loving and sentimental could come into their life, and they revel in this moment of euphoric bliss.
The duality of the lyrics - with the first line being "In A Sentimental Mood" and the last line of the chorus repeating the phrase - suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by his emotions and feelings of love. The lyrics and melody of the song support this, with the singer's voice rising and falling with the rhythm, evoking a feeling of being swept away by the passion.
Overall, "In A Sentimental Mood" is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the overwhelming emotions it can evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
In A Sentimental Mood
The singer is currently in a contemplative, romantic mood.
I can see the stars come thru my room
The room is dark enough to allow the stars to be visible, perhaps hinting at a late hour.
While your loving attitude Is like a flame that lights the gloom
The affection of the singer's partner brings light and positivity into their life.
On the wings of ev'ry kiss Drift a melody so strange and sweet
Each kiss from the partner is a beautiful, almost musical experience.
In this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise complete
The artist's partner has brought them to a state of pure happiness and contentment.
Rose pearls seem to fall It's all like a dream to call you mine
The beauty of the moment feels almost unreal, as if the scenery itself is dropping precious jewels in awe.
My heart's lighter thing Since you made me this night a thing divine
The singer's heart feels lighter and more elevated thanks to the partner's presence and affection.
I'm within a world so heavenly For I never dreamt That you'd be loving sentimental me
The artist is amazed that their partner would be loving and sentimental towards them, making them feel like they are in their own heaven.
In A Sentimental Mood
Reiterates the opening line, hammering home the artist's mood and the theme of the song.
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Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz
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