Jive Bunny's three number ones were "Swing the Mood", "That's What I Like" and "Let's Party". All three songs used sampling and synthesisers to combine pop music from the early rock and roll era together into a medley. The results were somewhat like the earlier Stars on 45, who actually hired "sound-alike" singers and musicians to recreate the music from scratch.
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Jive Bunny Lyrics
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High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
your golden sun will shine for me!
I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
your golden sun will shine for me!
The lyrics to Jive Bunny's "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" are all about longing for and yearning to return to the beloved city by the bay. The opening line, "I left my heart in San Francisco," is one that has become almost synonymous with the city itself. It speaks to the deep connection and affection that many people feel for San Francisco, whether they've actually lived there or are simply drawn to its beauty and charm.
The second line of the song, "High on a hill it calls to me," is a reference to the famous geographical location of the city. San Francisco is situated on a series of steep hills, and from many vantage points, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the downtown skyline truly does appear to be perched high on the hills. The mention of "little cable cars" that "climb halfway to the stars" is an allusion to the iconic cable car system that has been a part of the city's public transportation since the late 1800s. San Francisco's cable cars are not only a practical mode of transportation but also a beloved symbol of the city's history and heritage.
The last part of the song, "When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me!" reinforces the idea that the city feels like a true home to the songwriter or the singer. The "golden sun" is another reference to San Francisco's often sunny climate and its association with the California dream.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my heart in San Francisco.
I parted with my emotions in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
The place where my emotions were left behind, is located high on a hill, and it still attracts me.
to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars!
I desire to be in the place where the little cable cars ascend above the ground and appear to be halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care!
Even if the morning fog causes a drop in temperature, my attachment to San Francisco is stronger than any physical discomfort.
My love waits there in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea.
The person that I love is still in San Francisco, a place situated above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me!
When I return to San Francisco, I will see the golden sun shining, which is a warm welcome and a sign of good times.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS CROSS, GEORGE CORY
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