Rio
Les Baxter And His Chrous And Orchestra Lyrics
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Put a smile on my face and some shoes on my feet
Tend to overlook what I've been through
Lived a life in the sun now the damage is you
'Cause it goes round round round
Round round round
The sun goes down down
Shining alone my star of Rio
Driving along the moonlit sands
Shining alone
And all I feel
Slipping like pearls right through my hands
Shining alone my star of Rio
You'll always light my empty skies
Although you're gone I still can feel
You're always there and for tonight
You will be my guiding light
'Cause my Rio she's a riddle
When I look into your turquoise eyes
There's no doubt in my mind, I'll be safe 'till I die
Turning every coin that I ever earned
Just to be with you, hope you want me too
'Cause she's a real go-getter
She's got a lot at stake
She's a desperate woman
She'll always win you over when no one else will be there
'Cause it goes round round round
Round round round
The sun goes down down
Down down down
Shining alone my star of Rio
Driving along the moonlit sands
Shining alone and all I feel
Slipping like pearls right through my hands
Shining alone my star of Rio
You'll always light my empty skies
Although you're gone I still can feel
You're always there and for tonight
You will be my guiding light
'Cause my Rio she's a riddle
Shining alone my star of Rio
Driving along the moonlit sands
Shining alone and all I feel
Slipping like pearls right through my hands
Shining alone my star of Rio
You'll always light my empty skies
Although you're gone I still can feel
You're always there and for tonight
You will be my guiding light
The song "Rio" by Les Baxter And His Chorus And Orchestra is a tribute to the city of Rio de Janeiro. At the beginning of the song, the singer expresses his desire to find a place to escape from his problems, to put a smile on his face, and some shoes on his feet. He reflects on his past and how he used to live in the sun, but the damage done by someone, presumably a past lover, has impacted him. The lyrics imply that he has found solace in Rio - the city or possibly a person from there - and the memory of this place is what helps him get through his tough times.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the beauty of Rio and his connection to it. The lyrics are packed with vivid imagery of driving along the moonlit sands and looking into turquoise eyes. The singer seems to have put a lot on the line to be with Rio, even turning every coin he ever earned. Rio is described as a riddle, someone or something that is difficult to understand, but still holds a special place in his heart. The chorus repeats that Rio shines alone in his dark skies and guides him like a star.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rio" express a deep connection to a place and a person, and the memories that they evoke. The song touches on themes of longing, loss, and finding solace in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking for a place to retreat
I've been searching for a safe haven
Put a smile on my face and some shoes on my feet
To find happiness and purpose in life
Tend to overlook what I've been through
Not acknowledging past hardships
Lived a life in the sun now the damage is you
I've been living life ignoring past traumas and now they are catching up with me
'Cause it goes round round round
Round round round
The sun goes down down
Down down down
The cyclical nature of life
Shining alone my star of Rio
Driving along the moonlit sands
Shining alone
And all I feel
Slipping like pearls right through my hands
The fleeting nature of happiness - something beautiful that you can’t hold on to
You'll always light my empty skies
Although you're gone I still can feel
You're always there and for tonight
You will be my guiding light
Even though the good times have passed, the memory of it will always bring hope and guidance in dark times
'Cause my Rio she's a riddle
Rio, the place or the person, is a mystery
When I look into your turquoise eyes
There's no doubt in my mind, I'll be safe 'till I die
Finding safety and security in the person or place being referred to
Turning every coin that I ever earned
Just to be with you, hope you want me too
Willing to give up everything for that person or place
'Cause she's a real go-getter
She's got a lot at stake
She's a desperate woman
She'll always win you over when no one else will be there
Describing the allure of Rio - a place or a person
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjorn Ove Ingmar Strid, David Carl Natanael Andersson
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