In A Sentimental Mood
Ella Fitzgerald Duke Ellington Lyrics
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I can see the stars come through my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of every 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'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt that you'd
Be loving sentimental me
In "In a Sentimental Mood," Ella Fitzgerald sings about the powerful emotions that come with being in love. She opens the song talking about how she can see the stars shining through her bedroom while her lover's warm and understanding personality acts like a beacon in the darkness. This sets a tone for the rest of the song, with Fitzgerald using metaphors to describe the incredible feelings that being in love can bring. One of the most commonly mentioned metaphors is the imagery of drifting on the wings of a kiss, with a melody so sweet and strange that it fills the heart with joy. Throughout the song, Fitzgerald paints a picture of a love that is passionate and powerful, but also tender and sentimental.
The lyrics of "In a Sentimental Mood" were written by Irving Mills, with music composed by Duke Ellington. The song was first recorded in 1935 and quickly became a hit, with many other artists and jazz musicians picking up on the romantic melody and smooth, sophisticated lyrics. In the years since its debut, "In a Sentimental Mood" has become one of the most beloved and iconic jazz standards, a timeless tribute to the power and beauty of love.
Line by Line Meaning
In a sentimental mood
I am feeling emotional and nostalgic
I can see the stars come through my room
The night sky reminds me of you
While your loving attitude
Your affectionate behavior
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
Brings warmth and brightness to my life
On the wings of every kiss
Each kiss is accompanied by a beautiful melody
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
The music and love we share is unique and lovely
In this sentimental bliss
I am experiencing a euphoric state of mind
You make my paradise complete
I am fulfilled and content with you by my side
Rose pedals seem to fall
The romantic atmosphere is enhanced by petals falling like snow
It's all like a dream to call you mine
It feels like a surreal fantasy to have you as my partner
My heart's lighter thing
My heart feels light and happy
Since you made me this night a thing divine
This evening has become special and perfect because of you
For I never dreamt that you'd
I never thought you would
Be loving sentimental me
Love me in this sentimental way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz
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Ellie Kim
In a sentimental mood
I can see the stars come through my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of every kiss
Drifts a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss
You make my paradise complete
Rose petals seem to fall
It's all I could dream to call you mine
My heart's a lighter thing
Since you made 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
ido lewensberg
In a Sentimental Mood I can see
The stars come through 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
In A Sentimental Mood I can see
The stars come through 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
Valentina Porcheddu
In a Sentimental MoodDuke Ellington, John ColtraneIn A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come thru my roomWhile your loving attitudeIs like a flame that lights the gloomOn the wings of ev'ry kiss Drift a melody so strange and sweetIn this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise completeRose pearls seem to fallIt's all like a dream to call you mineMy heart's lighter thing Since you made me this night a thing divineIn A Sentimental Mood I'm within a world so heavenlyFor I never dreamt That you'd be loving sentimental meIn A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come thru my roomWhile your loving attitude Is like a flame that lights the gloomOn the wings of ev'ry kiss Drift a melody so strange and sweetIn this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise completeRose pearls seem to fallIt's all like a dream to call you mineMy heart's lighter thing Since you made me this night a thing divineIn A Sentimental Mood I'm within a world so heavenlyFor I never dreamt That you'd be loving sentimental meSongwriters: Duke Ellington / Irving Mills / Manny KurtzIn a Sentimental Mood lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
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CharmedLocks
Her voice is floating on the clouds above so effortlessly...Splendid indeed
Marcus P.
I have said it before and I'll say it again SHE HAD THE MOST PERFECT VOICE EVER!!
Angelica Ch
Marcus P. Yeeessssss 😍😍
ruthgree
And her voice never stopped sound so young and fresh, even with those rich low tones. Totally agree!
postalplasty99
And you were correct both times, sir...
jam
Yes
Javier Masegosa
What you say is completely true. And I have listened to many types of music for over 40 years.
179cpv
Ella'a voice is pure magic here. The instrumental recording of this song by John Coltrane and Duke Ellington is still my favorite but this vocal version is wonderfully evocative in its own right. I can't believe this got 54 dislikes. WTF??
djangorheinhardt
People with no feeling in their soul must have down voted it !!
What's happening? Q
As long as I have been listening to music, and never thought about this song having lyrics,yet Duke and TRANE plays it so beautifully that Ella take it to a great level, too WORD