On Green Dolphin Street
Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass Lyrics
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A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
Romance was the theme
And we were the players
I never think of this without a sigh
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
On Green Dolphin Street
The lyrics of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass's song "On Green Dolphin Street" tell the story of a romance that was short-lived yet memorable. It begins with the singer acknowledging the surreal nature of what transpired between a man and a maid who shared a kiss before they had to part ways. The song then shifts to how romance was the theme of their encounter, and how they both played their roles well. The singer expresses how much she sighs whenever she thinks back to this experience.
The second stanza reveals that the love affair took place on Green Dolphin Street, which is the perfect setting for a love that was beyond forgetting. The singer reminisces how even though these moments have passed, memories of them still live on in her heart. The final line of the song implies that the nostalgic feeling is so intense that the singer could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened
Although it feels unreal, I remember that it actually occurred
A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
There were two lovers who shared a passionate kiss, but it ended in a sorrowful goodbye
Romance was the theme
The concept of love and affection played a prominent role in this experience
And we were the players
The two lovers were the main characters in this love story
I never think of this without a sigh
Reminiscing on this experience always leads to a deep sense of nostalgia and longing
Lover, one lovely day
Addressing the significant other, who made an impactful entrance into their life
Love came, planning to stay
Love arrived with the intention of being a constant presence in their life
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The location where this love story took place was on Green Dolphin Street
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
The memories of the unforgettable times spent together at Green Dolphin Street
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
Even when separated, the memories of Green Dolphin Street and their love still reside within the heart
When I recall the love I found on
When reflecting on the past and the love they experienced
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
The love experienced at Green Dolphin Street was so intense and meaningful that even the ground deserves a kiss
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Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, NED WASHINGTON
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