Serenade
Ian and Jennifer Partridge Lyrics
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With hinges on chimneys for stars to go by
A sweet slice of Heaven for just you and I
When we're alone.
From all of society we'll stay aloof
And live in propriety there on the roof.
Two heavenly hermits we will be in truth
We'll see life's mad pattern
As we view old 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.
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.
The song "Serenade" by Ian and Jennifer Partridge is a lovely ode to finding joy in simplicity and seclusion with a loved one. The song begins by setting a picturesque scene of a penthouse above the city with a stunning view of the stars, an idyllic hideaway for just the two of them. The song expresses a desire to disconnect from society and its expectations and instead live in their own world of private devotion.
As the song progresses, the listener is reminded that this retreat is a place of solace where they can view life's complexities in the distance and cherish their secluded existence. The song celebrates the beauty of love and romance, and how seclusion can help to keep these emotions alive. The final lines reiterate the idea that they recognize they are fortunate to have found this peaceful haven and are grateful for their life together.
Overall, "Serenade" is an enchanting song of escape and love that encourages the listener to cherish the simple things in life and to stay true to their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Just picture a penthouse way up in the sky
Imagine a luxurious apartment high in the sky
With hinges on chimneys for stars to go by
With a clear view of the stars from the rooftop
A sweet slice of Heaven for just you and I
A perfect place for just the two of us
When we're alone.
When we're together without the rest of the world
From all of society we'll stay aloof
We'll distance ourselves from society
And live in propriety there on the roof.
We'll live there with proper manners
Two heavenly hermits we will be in truth
Just the two of us living in seclusion
When we're alone.
When we're together without the rest of the world
We'll see life's mad pattern
We'll observe the chaotic nature of life
As we view old Manhattan
As we gaze upon the city of Manhattan
Then we can thank our lucky stars
We'll feel grateful for our good fortune
That we're living as we are.
For the way we're living our lives
In our little penthouse we'll always contrive
We'll make an effort to
To keep love and romance forever alive
To preserve the love and romance between us
In view of the Hudson just over the drive,
With a beautiful view of the Hudson River nearby
When we're alone.
When we're together without the rest of the world
We can thank our lucky stars
We'll feel grateful for our good fortune
That we're living as we are.
For the way we're living our lives
In our little penthouse we'll always contrive
We'll make an effort to
To keep love and romance forever alive
To preserve the love and romance between us
In view of the Hudson just over the drive,
With a beautiful view of the Hudson River nearby
When we're alone.
When we're together without the rest of the world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VAL BURTON, WILL JASON
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