The Sheik of Araby
Jim Kweskin Jug Band Lyrics
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Your love belongs to me.
At night when you're asleep
Into your tent I'll creep.
The stars that shine above,
Will light our way to love.
You'll rule this land with me;
I'm the Sheik of Araby."
The Sheik of Araby is a song by the Jim Kweskin Jug Band that talks about a man who calls himself the Sheik of Araby and claims that the love of his listener belongs to him. He tells her that he will sneak into her tent when she is asleep and that the stars will guide their way to love. The Sheik then proposes to his listener, telling her that if she agrees to be with him, she can rule the land with him.
The song can be interpreted in different ways, but some believe that it is a playful and romantic proposal, while others believe that it has underlying themes of domination and control. It is also possible that the song is a reference to a real-life person or place, but there is no solid evidence for this. Overall, the song is known for its catchy melody, playful lyrics, and upbeat rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the Sheik of Araby
I am the supreme leader of this place.
Your love belongs to me.
You have surrendered your love to me.
At night when you're asleep Into your tent I'll creep.
I will enter your tent at night when you are asleep.
The stars that shine above, Will light our way to love.
The twinkling stars above will pave our way towards love.
You'll rule this land with me;
You will govern over this land with me as your partner in crime.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY B. SMITH, HARRY BACHE SMITH, TED SNYDER, FRANCIS WHEELER
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