Romance
Joe Marsala and His Orchestra Lyrics
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My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
No month of may, no twinkling stars
No hide away, no softly guitars
My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
Wide awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
My romance doesn't need a thing but you
My romance doesn't need a thing but you
In these lyrics, the singer expresses the sentiment that their romance does not require the typical romantic elements often associated with love songs. They assert that their love is not dependent on external factors or elaborate settings. They undermine the common romantic trope of needing a moonlit sky or a picturesque location, highlighting that these things are not essential to their relationship.
The line "No month of May, no twinkling stars, no hideaway, no softly guitars" suggests that the singer's romance does not rely on the traditional symbols of romance. They do not need the enchantment of a springtime month or the sparkle of stars to feel love. Similarly, there is no need for a secret hideaway or the sound of soft guitars to create a romantic atmosphere.
Furthermore, the lyrics state that their romance does not require a grand castle in Spain or a constantly surprising dance refrain. These are common romantic fantasies often depicted in movies and novels. However, the singer suggests that they are perfectly content without these extravagant elements. Their love does not need a setting of opulence or the excitement of a constantly changing dance routine.
The final lines emphasize the central theme of the song: the singer's romance only requires the presence of their partner. They state, "My romance doesn't need a thing but you." Despite dismissing the need for moons, lagoons, castles, and dancing, the singer declares that all they need for their romance to flourish is the love and companionship of their significant other. This simple and heartfelt sentiment reaffirms the power and significance of love in all its simplicity, without the need for external frills or grand gestures.
Line by Line Meaning
My romance doesn't have to have a moon in the sky
The love I experience does not need the presence of a moon in the sky to be complete
My romance doesn't need a blue lagoon standing by
The love I have does not require the presence of a blue lagoon nearby for it to be fulfilling
No month of may, no twinkling stars
The time of the year or the presence of twinkling stars does not impact the depth and beauty of my romance
No hide away, no softly guitars
The need for seclusion or the accompaniment of soft guitars is not necessary for my romance to flourish
My romance doesn't need a castle rising in Spain
The grandeur of a castle emerging in Spain is not required for my love to thrive
Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain
The need for a dance accompanied by an ever-changing melody is not necessary to enhance my romance
Wide awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true
Even while fully conscious, I can fulfill my most incredible dreams and desires
My romance doesn't need a thing but you
All I need for my romance to be perfect is your presence and love
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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Henri de Lagardère
After Hamp's vibraphone, and later Red Norvo's, had become an integral part of Benny Goodman's small combos, and Johnny Guarnieri played harpsichord for Artie Shaw, when Buster Bailey's clarinet mixed with the other horns in chamber-music like arrangements in the John Kirby Sextet, there were not many options left as to embellish the sound and style of a little band headed by a clarinetist. Joe Marsala went for Adele Girard and her harp, an instrument quite adverse to being swung. But although her solo spots fail to thrill me, the unusual instrument creates an atmosphere that is both otherwordly and earthy. Joe Marsala and Joe Thomas, two of my favorite musicians on their individual instruments. They would have deserved a far more prominent position in the ranks of the great jazzmen.