Poinciana
Jorge Dalto & Superfriends Lyrics
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Pale moon is casting shadows from above
Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat
Within me, there grows a rhythmic, savage beat
Love is everywhere, it's magic perfume fills the air
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care
Poinciana, from now until the dawning day
Love is everywhere, it's magic perfume fills the air
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care
Poinciana, from now until the dawning day
I'll learn to love forever, come what may
Poinciana
is a romantic ballad that talks about the beauty of nature's creation and how it manages to invoke the feeling of love within us. The song describes Poinciana, a type of flowering tree, and how its branches speak of love. The branches of this tree extend wide, like the feelings of love reaching out to all those who come its way. The pale moon casting shadows from above symbolizes the enchanting atmosphere of love that surrounds everything under its light.
The lyrics go on to describe the jungle heat, symbolic of the passion that love ignites within us. The rhythmical, savage beat that grows within the singer symbolizes the intensity and wildness of love. The song talks about how love is everywhere and its magical perfume fills the air. The swaying to and fro symbolizes the dance of love, and the heart being in time with it symbolizes how it teaches us to care for someone else more than ourselves. The singer's promise to learn to love forever, come what may, highlights the depth and commitment of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love
The Poinciana tree, as seen by the singer, is a symbol and embodiment of love
Pale moon is casting shadows from above
The night is peaceful and the moon's shadows add to the serene ambience
Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat
Despite being in an urban setting, the singer can feel the wildness and passion associated with the jungle
Within me, there grows a rhythmic, savage beat
The artist is stirred by primal instincts and emotions that are often associated with the jungle
Love is everywhere, it's magic perfume fills the air
The feeling of love is omnipresent and has a powerful impact on the artist's senses
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care
The Poinciana tree's sway represents the rhythm of the singer's heart that has learned to be compassionate and caring
Poinciana, from now until the dawning day
The Poinciana tree and the singer's love for it will endure until the next day
I'll learn to love forever, come what may
The artist's love for the Poinciana tree is eternal and unwavering, regardless of what happens in the future
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Bernier, Nat Simon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cardona89
Thank you so much Adnan Amil for this wonderful upload! The great Jorge Dalto was not from Brazil, as you stated, but from Argentina. What a pity he went so soon. A great loss for music.
@reesdavid775
Rees David
Always listening to Dalto's brilliant pianism/musicianship.It's essential to get hold of everything he's done.,Waltz for Moe,Samba de Flora etc.wonderful unique playing
@brettgroh1112
Thank you for sharing this wonderful take on a timeless song. Beautiful!
@juanbartolomeperezperez6002
G Benson en el apoyo a su director musical Jorge Dalto, de pie para nombrarte, silencio para escucharte Maestro.
@osvaldoantompietri4458
Carlos "Patato" Váldez played the congas.
@doeni2
SO relaxed....Steve Gadd on drums!!
@binquinha17
Thanks for good music ! I've been waiting such a music
@tuberobotto
I think Jorge Dalto is a very competent pianist musician and I like his work that he did with Benson in Weekend in LA album. This is one of my favorite tracks by him in his featured solo project and I just love the groove here. Benson's contribution is likewise remarkable. I'm so glad that there are still people like you who listens to stuff like this. They never grow old, don't they? If you also have something on Lyle Mays, that would be much appreciated. Thanks so much for this upload.
@ADNANAMILA63px8kc
@ThePablorecords Ponciana es un clasico del jazz agrabable por Jorge Dalto y su grupo incluyendo a George Benson a la guitarra. Gracias por el comentario !
@ADNANAMILA63px8kc
Hi tuberobotto, thank's for your comment. Jorge Dalto is one of my favourites Brazillian Jazz Bosa Nova composer pianist musician.He played with many proffesional musician such as George Benson, Steve Gadd, Dave Grusin and many others. I don't have Lyle Mays but will check it out. Enjoy!