Stars Fell On Alabama
Johnny Smith and Stan Getz Lyrics
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All the world a dream come true
Did it really happen, was I really there, was I really there with you?
We lived our little drama, we kissed in a field of white
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I can't forget the glamor, your eyes held a tender light
And stars fell on Alabama last night
A fairy land where no one else could enter
And in the center just you and me, dear
My heart beat like a hammer, my arms wound around you tight
And stars fell on Alabama last night
We lived our little drama, we kissed in a field of white
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I can't forget the glamor, your eyes held a tender light
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I never planned in my imagination a situation so heavenly
A fairy land where no one else could enter
And in the center just you and me, dear
My heart beat like a hammer, my arms wound around you tight
The song "Stars Fell on Alabama" by Johnny Smith is a love song that describes a magical and romantic night in Alabama. The first verse paints a picture of a fairy tale setting with moonlight, magnolias and starlight in the lover's hair. The singer is questioning whether the events of the night really happened, was the experience real or is it just a dream. The second verse explores the couple's time together - a little drama they lived, kissed in a field of white, and experienced falling stars. The singer is still mesmerized by the event, finding it hard to forget the magic and glamor of the night.
The chorus repeats the last two lines of each verse, emphasizing the memory of the night through repetition. The imagery throughout the song is romantic, dreamlike, and full of fantasy. The singer describes the experience as heavenly and imagines a fairy land where only the two lovers could exist. The hammering of the heart and the tight embrace shows the intensity of the passion during the night.
Overall, "Stars Fell on Alabama" is a song about a fleeting moment of enchantment in a love story. The lyrics describe a place and a time where everything aligns and the magic of love takes over. It is a song that uses vivid imagery to capture the memory of a perfect night.
Line by Line Meaning
Moonlight and magnolia, starlight in your hair
The beauty of the night is amplified by the heavenly radiance reflected in your hair.
All the world a dream come true
The elements of the world appear almost surreal and magical, as if all of it has dreamlike attributes.
Did it really happen, was I really there, was I really there with you?
There is a strong sense of awe and amazement, questioning the reality of the experience and whether it was truly shared with the person next to them.
We lived our little drama, we kissed in a field of white
The romantic experience of the moonlit night is seen as something akin to a fairy tale, a drama that they lived out to the fullest.
And stars fell on Alabama last night
The beauty and magic of the night was so great that it appears as if stars had physically fallen from the sky.
I can't forget the glamor, your eyes held a tender light
The memories of the night are strong, with the affection and tenderness in their partner's eyes being unforgettable moments.
I never planned in my imagination a situation so heavenly
The sheer magnitude and blissfulness of the night was so far beyond anything they could have ever dreamed of or planned for given its magical nature.
A fairy land where no one else could enter
The experience felt almost exclusive, as if they entered into their own fairy tale with nobody else able to enter or share in their moment.
And in the center just you and me, dear
The entire fairy tale was centered on just the two of them, with nobody else able to participate or be a part of their magical experience.
My heart beat like a hammer, my arms wound around you tight
The romantic and magical moment so deeply moved the artist that their physical response was palpable, with their heart racing and their embrace tight.
And stars fell on Alabama last night
The beauty and magic of the night was so great that it appears as if stars had physically fallen from the sky.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK PERKINS, FRANK S PERKINS, MITCHELL PARISH
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