The Isle of Capri
Gloria Hart Lyrics
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Beneath the shade of an old walnut tree
Oh, I can still see the flowers blooming round her
Where we met on the Isle of Capri
She was as sweet as a rose at the dawning
But somehow fate hadn't meant her for me
And though I sailed with the tide in the morning
Summertime was nearly over
Blue Italian sky above
I said "Lady, I'm a rover,
Can you spare a sweet word of love?"
She whispered softly "It's best not to linger"
And then as I kissed her hand I could see
She wore a lovely meatball on her finger
't was goodbye at the villa Capri
Summertime was nearly over
Blue Italian sky above
I said "Lady, I'm a rover,
Can you spare a fine word of love?"
She whispered softly "It's best not to linger"
And then as I kissed her hand I could see
She wore a plain golden ring on her finger
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
The lyrics of Gloria Hart's song "The Isle of Capri" tell a story of a bittersweet romance that takes place on the Italian island of Capri. The singer meets a woman there, under the shade of an old walnut tree, and is taken with her sweet disposition and the beauty of the blooming flowers around her. However, it quickly becomes clear that their love is not meant to be, as the woman is already engaged or possibly even married, indicated by the meatball or plain golden ring she wears on her finger. Despite their bond, the singer is forced to bid her farewell and leave the island, longing for what could have been. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, as the singer laments the loss of a fleeting summer romance.
The sentiment behind "The Isle of Capri" is not unique in pop culture, as love stories that never fully come to fruition have been a fixture of music and film for decades. However, what makes this song particularly resonant is the setting of Capri, which has long been associated with love, beauty, and luxury. The island has been a popular destination for artists and writers throughout the years, and has inspired countless songs and stories. By setting her story on Capri, Gloria Hart taps into a romanticized vision of Italy and adds an extra layer of allure and yearning to the narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
't was on the Isle of Capri that I found her
It was on the Isle of Capri where I met this person.
Beneath the shade of an old walnut tree
We met underneath an old walnut tree where there was some shade.
Oh, I can still see the flowers blooming round her
I can still imagine the flowers blooming around her whenever I think of her.
Where we met on the Isle of Capri
This is where we met on the Isle of Capri.
She was as sweet as a rose at the dawning
She was really sweet just like a rose when the sun was rising.
But somehow fate hadn't meant her for me
Unfortunately, fate wasn't on my side as she wasn't meant to be with me.
And though I sailed with the tide in the morning
Even though I left in the morning when the tide was high.
Still my heart's on the Isle of Capri
My heart still lingers on the Isle of Capri where we met.
Summertime was nearly over
Summer was about to end.
Blue Italian sky above
There was a beautiful blue sky above us, typical of Italy.
I said "Lady, I'm a rover,
I told her that I'm someone who likes to travel and move around a lot.
Can you spare a sweet word of love?"
I asked if she can say something sweet or show some affection for me.
She whispered softly "It's best not to linger"
She replied softly and suggested that it's better for me not to stay or get attached.
And then as I kissed her hand I could see
As I kissed her hand, I noticed something else.
She wore a lovely meatball on her finger
She was already engaged or married and had a beautiful meatball ring on her finger.
't was goodbye at the villa Capri
It was time to say goodbye on the Isle of Capri where we were staying.
She whispered softly "It's best not to linger"
She said again that it's better for me not to stay too long.
And then as I kissed her hand I could see
As we said goodbye, I noticed something else.
She wore a plain golden ring on her finger
She was already married and had a plain golden wedding ring on her finger.
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
It was time to say goodbye once again and leave the Isle of Capri for good.
't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri
The song ends with the repetition of the phrase 't was goodbye on the Isle of Capri.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMY KENNEDY, WILL GROSZ
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