Serenata
George Shearing; Nat King Cole Lyrics
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Fly sweet song over the highest hill
Go to my loved one, Serenata for me
Sing him my song, love's melody
Tonight, when we are so far apart
Bring him back, back to my lonely heart
Go to my loved one Serenata and say
Go to my loved one Serenata for me
Sing him my song, love's melody
Go to my loved one, Serenata and say
When you're in love, love finds a way
Love finds a way, love finds a way
Love finds a way
The song Serenata by the George Shearing Quintet is a love song that speaks to the emotions of longing and separation. The lyrics call upon the listener, the sweet song, to go to the singer's loved one and play a serenade, or serenata, for him. The serenade is meant to carry the message of the singer's love and convey the hope that love, no matter the distance or hardship, will always find a way.
The opening lines serve as an invitation to the sweet song to travel over the highest hill and reach the beloved. They set the tone for the song, one of yearning and desire. The second verse speaks directly to the distance between the singer and their loved one, and the plea is for the serenata to bring the loved one back to their lonely heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight while all the world is still
On this quiet night when the world is at rest
Fly sweet song over the highest hill
Let my sweet melody travel far and wide
Go to my loved one, Serenata for me
Bring my sweet song to my beloved in my stead
Sing him my song, love's melody
Let him hear the tune that represents my love
Tonight, when we are so far apart
On this night when distance keeps us apart
Bring him back, back to my lonely heart
Let my beloved return to my side and vanquish my loneliness
Go to my loved one Serenata and say
Speak to my beloved through my sweet song
When you're in love, love finds a way
The power of love can overcome any obstacle
Love finds a way, love finds a way
Love can conquer all
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUIS ALVEART CISNEROS, SILVIA HUMPHERY DE OLMOS
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