Serenade
Frank and Tony Lyrics
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But my love, we two, are a permanent thing
Like a bird on the wing
Or the coming of spring
Just picture a penthouse way up in the sky
With hinges on chimneys for stars to go by
A sweet slice of heaven for just you and I
From all of society we'll stay aloof
And live in propriety there on the roof
Two heavenly hermits, we will be in truth
When we're alone
We'll see life's mad pattern
As we view Manhattan
Then we can thank our lucky stars
That we're living as we are
In our little penthouse, we'll always contrive
To keep love and romance forever alive
In view of the Hudson, just over the drive
When we're alone
Sunsets in the village
Paintings left unfinished
Twinkling lights in Central Park
Lovers waiting for the dark
In our little penthouse on top of the town
Each evening we'll stargaze, we'll never look down
The heavens our rooftop, a shimmering crown
When we're alone
Just you, just me
We'll live in harmony, enjoying each moment
The rest of our lives
When we're alone
The lyrics to Frank and Tony's song Serenade in Blue are a poignant expression of nostalgia and longing. The singer reminisces about a past love, and how hearing the serenade takes them back to "another world, alone with you". The lyrics evoke a sense of lost time and the feeling of being transported back to a joyful past, but also the heartache of knowing that the love has ended. The singer is haunted by memories of their time together, and wonders if there is still a chance for them to rekindle their flame, or if they are destined to simply whistle the serenade in the dark.
The lyrics are beautifully written and paint a vivid picture of a romance that has left an indelible mark on the singer's heart. The use of color imagery, such as "serenade in blue" and "small cafe, a crowded floor", create a dreamlike atmosphere, while the repetition of the refrain "forever more became goodbye" highlights the bittersweet nature of the memories. The closing lines of the song, with the singer questioning whether there is still a spark or only lonely ashes, leave the listener with a sense of uncertainty, and emphasize the universal experience of lost love and the desire to reconnect with a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hear that Serenade in blue
The sound of Serenade in blue places me in a different world, in solitude, reminiscing about our past.
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
When Serenade in blue plays, it puts me in a place where it's only you and I, nobody else.
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Together we used to be happy, and Serenade in blue makes me remember and share the joy with you.
Many moons ago
It's been a long time since we've experienced those moments of joy from our past.
Once again your face comes back to me
The sound of Serenade in blue effortlessly brings back memories of you and your face into my thoughts.
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
The remembrance of you is reminiscent of a melody that was lost and forgotten.
In the album of my memory
Your image and this moment are forever captured in the album of my memory.
Serenade in blue
The song Serenade in blue is a reminder of the past with you.
It seems like only yesterday
It feels like it was just yesterday when we shared our happiest moments.
The small cafe, a crowded floor
We were in a small café, surrounded by other people, dancing on a crowded floor.
And as we danced the night away
As we danced through the night, nothing else mattered but you and me.
I hear you say forever more
You once said that you would love me forever.
And then the song became a sigh
However, the song is now accompanied by a sigh because that promise was broken.
Forever more became goodbye
The promise of forever turned out to be nothing more than a goodbye.
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Despite everything, you still hold a special place in my heart.
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
I'm wondering if there is still a spark between us.
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Maybe, there's nothing left between us, and all that's left are the remains of something that was once there.
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Should I continue to pretend that everything is fine even when it's not?
Serenade in blue
Once again, the song Serenade in blue brings back the memories of you and what was once there.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Val Burton, Will Jason
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