viii
Jakuta and Carl Lyrics
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you'll see you and I have a date
Let me refresh your memory;
darling you can't be late.
Don't forget, dinner at eight,
Two gardenias at your plate !
Under the table our hands will meet!
We should be able to be discreet
Lights are dim, moonlight above,
That's how people fall in love!
Just tell your mother you might be late
Don't forget, dinner at eight.
The lyrics of the song "viii" by Jakuta and Carl connote a romantic evening, planned and confirmed to take place at eight in the evening. The singer, who is likely romantically involved with the subject of the song, reminds them of the romantic date by bringing up the appointment book where they agreed to meet. The singer exudes a sense of urgency, asking the subject not to be late for their planned dinner. The lyrics "darling you can't be late" emphasize the importance of showing up on time and highlights the singer's expectations.
The following lines explain how the singer wanted to make the evening special with two gardenias on the plate, indicating that the occasion is special, and every detail should not go unnoticed. The next lines explain how the evening would go, furtive hand-holding beneath the table with a moonlit sky above. The final lines of the song imply that the occasion is something that the singer considered as a building block to a possible long-lasting romantic affiliation, that is why she says, "that's how people fall in love." The singer then reminds the subject to inform her mother about the possibility of being late.
Line by Line Meaning
In your appointment book
I know your appointment book holds our date
you'll see you and I have a date
Our date is in your appointment book
Let me refresh your memory;
Just a reminder of our plans tonight
darling you can't be late.
Please don't be late, my love
Don't forget, dinner at eight,
Remember our dinner plans at eight
Two gardenias at your plate !
I'll bring two gardenias for you
Under the table our hands will meet!
We'll hold hands under the table
We should be able to be discreet
We need to keep it low-key
Lights are dim, moonlight above,
The lighting is romantic with moonlight above
That's how people fall in love!
The atmosphere is perfect for falling in love
Just tell your mother you might be late
Don't worry about being late in front of your mother
Don't forget, dinner at eight.
Remember our dinner plans at eight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOROTHY FIELDS, JIMMY MC HUGH
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