Beat For Beatniks
John Barry And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Is the moonlight tonight enchanted,
It fills me with longing for you;
Am I taking too much for granted,
Wond'ring if you miss me too?

Tho' we said "goodbye," when the moon is high,
Does your heart beat for me?
I wonder if I still linger
In your memory.
When you hear my name, is the thrill the same
as it once used to be?
When you're lonesome, my sweetheart,
Does your heart beat for me.

Tho' we said "goodbye," when the moon is high,
Does your heart beat for me?
I wonder if I still linger
In your memory.
When you hear my name, is the thrill the same




as it once used to be?
When you're lonesome, my sweetheart,

Overall Meaning

Does your heart beat for me.


The lyrics of "Beat for Beatniks" by John Barry And His Orchestra describe a deep longing for a lost love. The singer wonders if their former partner still thinks of them and if they still hold a special place in their heart. The moonlight serves as a symbol of the romantic longing, creating an enchanted atmosphere as the singer ponders their lost love.


The song captures a sense of nostalgia and heartache, as the singer questions whether their former partner still feels the same way. They wonder if their name still evokes a thrill or if they are just a distant memory. The longing in the lyrics is further emphasized by the repetition of the refrain, "When you're lonesome, my sweetheart, does your heart beat for me."


Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on lost love and the bittersweet memories that remain.


Line by Line Meaning

Is the moonlight tonight enchanted
Is the beauty of the moonlight tonight captivating and mesmerizing, filling my heart with an intense longing for you


It fills me with longing for you
The enchanting moonlight tonight stirs deep emotions within me, causing me to yearn for you


Am I taking too much for granted
Is it presumptuous of me to hope that you also long for me, despite us having said goodbye


Wond'ring if you miss me too
I am curious whether you also experience the same sense of loss and longing that I feel


Tho' we said "goodbye," when the moon is high, Does your heart beat for me?
Despite the fact that we parted ways, I am still hopeful that when we gaze upon the same beautiful moon, you too are filled with thoughts and feelings of me


I wonder if I still linger In your memory
I am uncertain if the memories of our time together still linger in your mind and heart


When you hear my name, is the thrill the same as it once used to be?
When you recall my name, do you still feel the same excitement and anticipation as you did when we were together


When you're lonesome, my sweetheart, Does your heart beat for me.
When loneliness creeps in, do you also yearn for me, my dear




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARNOLD JOHNSON, MITCHELL PARISH, RUSS MORGAN

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