My Reverie
George Siravo & His Orchestra Lyrics
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But I'd give the world to be where I used to be,
A heavenly nest,
Where I rest the best,
Means more than the world to me.
It's only a shanty
In old Shanty Town
But my tumbled down shack by an old railroad track,
Like a millionaire's mansion is calling me back.
I'd give up a palace if I were a king.
It's more than a palace, it's my everything.
There's a queen waiting there with a silvery crown
In a shanty in old Shanty Town.
The lyrics to "My Reverie" by George Siravo & His Orchestra tell a story of longing and nostalgia for a simpler, humble life. The singer expresses a desire to return to a place they used to be, describing it as a "heavenly nest" where they can rest the best. The world they currently inhabit, despite its elevation, holds less value for them than this small, unassuming place.
The song contrasts the singer's current situation, which is described as being "up in the world," with the allure of a shanty in old Shanty Town. The shanty is depicted as a dilapidated structure with a slanted roof that nearly touches the ground, yet it holds a special place in the singer's heart. The comparison to a millionaire's mansion suggests that the happiness and contentment the singer finds in this humble abode surpasses worldly possessions and wealth.
The lyrics also hint at the singer's willingness to give up a palace and their status as a king to return to the shanty. The shanty is not just a physical place but also holds significant emotional value, as it represents their everything. The mention of a queen waiting with a silvery crown evokes a romantic image, further emphasizing the special connection and sense of belonging the singer feels towards this humble abode in Shanty Town.
Overall, "My Reverie" explores the theme of finding happiness and contentment in simplicity and nostalgia, highlighting the value of a place that holds cherished memories and a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm up in the world,
I have achieved success and prominence in society,
But I'd give the world to be where I used to be,
However, I would gladly surrender all my achievements to return to my previous state of being,
A heavenly nest,
A blissful and perfect abode,
Where I rest the best,
Where I find the utmost comfort and tranquility,
Means more than the world to me.
Holds a greater significance and value in my life than anything else.
It's only a shanty
It may seem like a humble and insignificant structure,
In old Shanty Town
Located in a neglected and impoverished part of town,
The roof is so slanty it touches the ground.
The roof is in such a derelict condition that it practically reaches the ground.
But my tumbled down shack by an old railroad track,
Yet, my dilapidated and rundown dwelling situated near an abandoned railway line,
Like a millionaire's mansion is calling me back.
Has an allure and appeal similar to that of an opulent mansion, beckoning me to return.
I'd give up a palace if I were a king.
I would willingly renounce a grand palace even if I had the authority of a monarch.
It's more than a palace, it's my everything.
For me, it holds a significance that surpasses that of a luxurious palace; it encompasses my entire existence.
There's a queen waiting there with a silvery crown
In that humble abode, there is a beloved companion who holds a revered position symbolized by a shimmering crown,
In a shanty in old Shanty Town.
Residing within the impoverished confines of the shanty in the neglected part of town.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Larry Clinton
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nightimelady
This is great stuff, Think I'll have to try and buy this album. Thanks for putting it here.