Caravan
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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Night and stars above that shine so bright
The mystery of their fading light
That shines upon our caravan

Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Across the sand, so I may keep
This memory of our caravan
This is so exciting
You are so inviting
Resting in my arms
As I thrill to the magic charms
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
My dream of love is coming true
Within our desert caravan

Night, night, night, night, and stars above that shine so bright
The mystery of their fading light
That shines upon our caravan

Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Across the sand, so I may keep
This memory of our caravan

This is so exciting
You are so inviting
Resting in my arms
As I thrill to the magic charms
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
My dream of love is coming true
Within our desert caravan

You beside me here beneath the blue




My dream of love is coming true
Within our desert caravan

Overall Meaning

The song "Caravan" by Ella Fitzgerald is about the magic and the mystery of the desert at night, where the night sky shines brightly and the stars' light fades before the caravan. The song paints a picture of two lovers, who are traveling across the desert in a caravan. The mystery of the desert and its natural beauty is captured in the lyrics, as the couple sleeps on each other's shoulders, and the singer reflects on the memory of this wonderful experience. The song is filled with excitement and a sense of adventure as the couple travels deeper into the heart of the desert.


The lyrics of "Caravan" are incredibly poetic and create a sense of magic and wonder surrounding the desert. They provide images of a star-filled sky and the beauty of the desert night. Through the lyrics, the singer captures the essence of the desert's beauty and its hold on the human spirit. They also hint at the idea of dreams, with the dream of love coming true within the desert caravan.


Line by Line Meaning

Night and stars above that shine so bright
The darkness of the desert night is illuminated by the bright shine of the stars


The mystery of their fading light
The unknown reason why the stars lose their shine as the night goes on


That shines upon our caravan
The stars' light is a guiding force for the caravan's journey


Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
As we slowly and cautiously move forward, you can rest your head on my shoulder


Across the sand, so I may keep
We traverse the golden dunes and I cherish this moment in my memory


This memory of our caravan
This experience, this time together under the desert night sky will be unforgettable


This is so exciting
The thrill of the adventure is running through our veins


You are so inviting
You are irresistible and have made this journey more captivating


Resting in my arms
I hold you close, protecting you in the middle of the vast desert


As I thrill to the magic charms
Your presence alone brings enchanting excitement to my life


Of you beside me here beneath the blue
I am enticed by the vibrant blue hue of the desert sky and your close company


My dream of love is coming true
My aspirations of love and companionship have come to fruition in this moment


Within our desert caravan
Our journey through this rugged terrain, with all its trials and beauty, has given birth to a romantic dream




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Iricom US Ltd, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol

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