Tangerine
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics
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The beauty of her race
Though you'll doubt all the stories and think the tales are just a bit extreme
Wait till you see her face
Oh, Tangerine she is all they claim
With her eyes of night and lips as bright as flame
Tangerine - when she dances by
And I've seen toasts to Tangerine
Raised in every bar across the Argentine
Yes, she's got them all on the run
But her heart belongs to just one
Her heart belongs to Tangerine
The lyrics from Harry Connick Jr.'s song Tangerine describe the beauty and allure of a South American girl named Tangerine. The singer suggests that even though the stories about her may be exaggerated, they will all make sense when one sees her face. Tangerine is a strikingly beautiful woman, with deep, dark eyes and lips that are as bright as flame. When she dances, she commands the attention of both men and women, who stare in awe at her beauty.
The lyrics describe how Tangerine has captured the hearts of many people throughout Argentina. She is the subject of toasts and admiration in every bar, and both caballeros and senoritas can't help but sigh when she passes by. Despite being the object of desire for so many people, Tangerine's heart belongs to just one person. This suggests that even though she may be the center of attention in many places, she has a deep connection with someone that is exclusive to them.
The lyrics of Tangerine are a celebration of beauty and love, but they also shed light on the idea that chasing after physical beauty can be a fleeting pursuit. Tangerine may be the most beautiful person in the room, but her heart belongs to someone who sees beyond her external beauty. This message is particularly poignant in a culture that often places a high value on appearance and physical beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
South American stories tell of a girl who's quite a dream
Legends from South America describe a girl who is beautiful and enchanting
The beauty of her race
Her ethnicity adds to her exceptional beauty
Though you'll doubt all the stories and think the tales are just a bit extreme
You may find it hard to believe the tales of her beauty and allure
Wait till you see her face
Once you catch a glimpse of her face, you'll understand the legends
Oh, Tangerine she is all they claim
The girl, Tangerine, is everything the legends say she is
With her eyes of night and lips as bright as flame
Her dark eyes and fiery lips are striking and captivating
Tangerine - when she dances by
When Tangerine dances, people can't help but watch
Senoritas stare and caballeros sigh
Women and men alike are awestruck by her beauty
And I've seen toasts to Tangerine
People make toasts in her honor everywhere she goes
Raised in every bar across the Argentine
People make toasts in her honor in every bar in Argentina
Yes, she's got them all on the run
Everyone is smitten with her and in awe of her beauty
But her heart belongs to just one
Despite all the attention, Tangerine only has eyes for one person
Her heart belongs to Tangerine
Tangerine is deeply in love with Tangerine, herself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger
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