The Continental
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Beautiful music
Dangerous rhythm
It's something daring, the Continental
A way of dancing that's really ultra-new

It's very subtle, the Continental
Because it does what you want it to do
It has a passion, the Continental
An invitation to moonlight and romance

It's quite the fashion, the Continental
Because you tell of your love while you dance
You kiss while you're dancing
It's continental, ooh, it's continental

You sing while you're dancing
Your voice is gentle and so sentimental
You'll know before the dance is through
That you're in love with her and she's in love with you

You'll find while you're dancin'
That there's a rhythm in your heart and soul
A certain rhythm that you can't control
And you will do the Continental all the time

You'll find while you're dancin'
That there's a rhythm in your heart and soul
A certain rhythm that you can't control
And you will do the Continental all the time

Beautiful music




Dangerous rhythm
The Continental

Overall Meaning

The song “The Continental” by Frank Sinatra is a romantic ballad that speaks about how dancing the Continental can lead to love and romance. According to the lyrics, the Continental is a new and daring way of dancing that is both subtle and passionate. It allows the dancers to express their love for each other through the movements and rhythm of the dance. There is an invitation to moonlight and romance that is unmistakable in the Continental.


The song describes how the dancers kiss and sing to each other while they dance to the song. The voice is gentle and sentimental, adding to the overall romance of the moment. In the end, the dancers realize that they have fallen in love with each other, captured by the rhythm of their hearts and souls. The Continental creates a certain rhythm that the dancers cannot control, causing them to do the Continental all the time.


Overall, the song speaks to the power of music and dance to create romantic connections between two people. The Continental is described as beautiful music with a dangerous rhythm, creating an ambiance of passion and intimacy.


Line by Line Meaning

Beautiful music
The music accompanying the dance is beautiful and pleasing to the ear.


Dangerous rhythm
The rhythm of the dance is exciting and thrilling, with a hint of danger.


It's something daring, the Continental
The Continental dance is daring and bold, pushing the boundaries of traditional dances.


A way of dancing that's really ultra-new
The Continental dance is innovative and ahead of its time, breaking new ground in the art of dance.


It's very subtle, the Continental
The Continental dance is understated and delicate, requiring finesse and precision to execute properly.


Because it does what you want it to do
The Continental dance can be tailored to fit the desires and preferences of the individual dancer, allowing for personal expression and creativity.


It has a passion, the Continental
The Continental dance is infused with passion and emotion, conveying feelings of desire, longing, and romance.


An invitation to moonlight and romance
The Continental dance is a romantic invitation to spend a moonlit evening with a lover, engaging in an intimate dance that expresses their love and affection.


It's quite the fashion, the Continental
The Continental dance is in vogue and highly fashionable, attracting the attention of trendsetters and fashionistas.


Because you tell of your love while you dance
The Continental dance is a way to express your love and devotion to your partner, using your body and movements to convey your feelings.


You kiss while you're dancing
The Continental dance allows for romantic gestures such as kissing while dancing, heightening the intimacy and passion of the moment.


It's continental, ooh, it's continental
The Continental dance is something special and unique, with an allure that is difficult to resist.


You sing while you're dancing
The Continental dance can incorporate singing, further enhancing the romantic and emotional appeal of the dance.


Your voice is gentle and so sentimental
The singing during the Continental dance is soft and full of sentiment, conveying deep emotions and feelings of love.


You'll know before the dance is through That you're in love with her and she's in love with you
The Continental dance has the power to reveal and confirm romantic feelings between partners, creating a powerful connection and bond.


You'll find while you're dancin' That there's a rhythm in your heart and soul A certain rhythm that you can't control
The Continental dance has a profound effect on the dancer, inducing a rhythm in their heart and soul that nothing can stop or hinder.


And you will do the Continental all the time
Once you experience the magic of the Continental dance, you will be compelled to perform it as often as possible, driven by the intense emotions and sensations it evokes.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CON CONRAD, HERBERT MAGIDSON

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Mike


on The Lady Is A Champ

eight

She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She can't eat late and stay up all night, because unlike society types, she has to get up in the morning.

She likes the theatre and never comes late
She cares more about seeing the play than being seen making an entrance.

She never bothers with people she'd hate
Her friends are friends, not social trophies.

Doesn't like crap games with barons or earls
While barrns and earls probably don't play craps, she associates with friends, not people to be seen with.

Won't go to Harlem in ermine and pearls
She doesn't "slum", the practice of the rich in the 30's, when the song was written, of touring poor neighborhoods dressed in rich clothes to "tut, tut" about the deplorable conditions, and congratulate each other for "caring about the poor"

Won't dish the dirt with the rest of the girls
Doesn't trade gossip for acceptance among an in-crowd


She likes the free, fresh wind in her hair
She cares more about how her hair feels than conforming with current hair fashions

Hates California, it's cold and it's damp
Since most of California is noticeably warmer and / or drier than New York, where the play the song was written for is set, this is probably a facetious excuse to like what she likes.


And she won't go to Harlem in Lincoln's or Ford's
Another reference to slumming, but facetious, since Lincolns and Fords were middle-class, not luxury brands when the lyric was written

Anonymous


on Try a Little Tenderness

Here are the correct lyrics

Try A Little Tenderness - Frank Sinatra - Lyrics

Oh she may be weary
Women do get wearied
Wearing that same old shabby dress
And when she’s weary
You try a little tenderness

You know she’s waiting
Just anticipating things she’ll may never possess
While she is without them
Try just a little bit of tenderness

It’s not just sentimental
She has her grieve and her care
And the words that soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear
You wont regret it
Women don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Musical Interlude

And, it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

Daniel


on The Way You Look Tonight

I met Frank Jr. in Las Vegas, a real gentleman. RIP you both.

Giorgi Khutashvili


on Theme from New York, New York

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