On Green Dolphin Street
Lena Horne Lyrics


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Lover, one lovely day,
Love came, planning to stay;
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting,
The setting for nights beyond forgetting;

And through these moments apart,
Memories live in my heart.
When I recall the love I found on,
I could kiss the ground on
Green Dolphin Street.

Lover, one lovely day,
Love came, planning to stay;
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting,
The setting for nights beyond forgetting;

And through these moments apart,
Memories live in my heart.
When I recall the love I found on,




I could kiss the ground on
Green Dolphin Street.

Overall Meaning

In the song "On Green Dolphin Street," Lena Horne sings about a lover who came into her life one lovely day and stayed, thanks to the magical setting of Green Dolphin Street. She reminisces about the unforgettable nights spent there, and how the memories of their time together continue to live on in her heart, even when they are apart. She expresses her deep love for this person and how grateful she is to have found them, so much so that she could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street.


The lyrics of the song capture the essence of the magic of falling in love and the powerful feelings it can evoke. The choice of Green Dolphin Street as the setting is significant because it is a real street in New Orleans, known for its vibrant nightlife and rich cultural history. In this way, the song connects to the city's romantic and nostalgic past, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time gone by.


Overall, "On Green Dolphin Street" is a beautiful tribute to love, memories, and the power of place to evoke emotion and create lasting connections between people.


Line by Line Meaning

Lover, one lovely day,
On a beautiful day, my lover and I met each other.


Love came, planning to stay;
We fell in love and knew it was meant to be forever.


Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting,
We spent our time walking down Green Dolphin Street, a place with charming vibes.


The setting for nights beyond forgetting;
Those nights spent on Green Dolphin Street were unforgettable and will live on in our memories forever.


And through these moments apart,
Even when we are physically apart, the love we shared on Green Dolphin Street stays with me.


Memories live in my heart.
My memories of Green Dolphin Street keep my love for my partner alive.


When I recall the love I found on,
Thinking back on Green Dolphin Street brings back memories of the love I found there.


I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street.
I feel so grateful and in love when I think of Green Dolphin Street that I could kiss the very ground we walked on.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, NED WASHINGTON

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