Blueberry Hill
Louis Armstrong And The All Stars Lyrics
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On Blueberry Hill when I found you
The moon stood still on Blueberry Hill
And lingered until my dreams came true
The wind in the willow played
Love's sweet melody
But all of those vows we made
Though we're apart, you're part of me still
For you were my thrill on Blueberry Hill
(I found my thrill) Come climb the hill with me, baby
(On Blueberry Hill) We'll see what we shall see
(On Blueberry Hill) I'll bring my horn with me
(When I found you) I'll be wit' you where berries are blue
(The moon stood still) Each afternoon we'll go
(On Blueberry Hill) Higher than the moon we'll go
(And lingered until) Then, to a weddin' in June we'll go
(My dreams came true) Ba-ba-da-de-buzz-buzz va-de-n-da-day
The wind in the willow played (do you really love me)
Love's sweet melody (as I love you?)
But all of those vows we made (will you still remember)
Were never to be (when the night is through?)
Though we're apart, you're part of me still
For you were my thrill on Blueberry Hill
Louis Armstrong's song "Blueberry Hill" is a tribute to the excitement, romance, and happiness of finding love. The lyrics describe a place, Blueberry Hill, where the singer discovered the thrill of falling in love. The first verse in the song implies that he has found his happiness after a long search, stating that he found the "thrill" on Blueberry Hill. The second verse conveys the beauty of the location, with the wind in the willow playing "love's sweet melody." The singer then laments that despite the promises and vows made, they couldn't keep them, and they went their separate ways.
The central theme of the song is the enduring connection between the singer and the person he fell in love with on Blueberry Hill. Even though they are apart, the singer feels that his loved one is still with him. The lyrics capture the wistfulness of nostalgia and the joy of past memories. The song's narrative structure conveys the singer's hope that he can recapture that thrill of love and return to Blueberry Hill, where their dreams came true.
Line by Line Meaning
I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill
I discovered a source of excitement and joy on Blueberry Hill
On Blueberry Hill when I found you
It was on Blueberry Hill that I discovered you
The moon stood still on Blueberry Hill
The moon appeared immobile and unchanging while I was on Blueberry Hill
And lingered until my dreams came true
It persisted, existing in a state of stillness, until my deepest aspirations were fulfilled
The wind in the willow played
The gentle breeze among the willow trees produced a soft and pleasing melody
Love's sweet melody
The song was reminiscent of the beauty and sweetness of love
But all of those vows we made
Though we made commitments to each other
Were never to be
They were never fulfilled or realized
Though we're apart, you're part of me still
Even though we are physically distant, you remain an integral part of who I am
For you were my thrill on Blueberry Hill
You were the source of my excitement and joy while I was on Blueberry Hill
Come climb the hill with me, baby
Join me in ascending the hill together, my dear
We'll see what we shall see
We will discover what is in store for us as we journey upwards
I'll bring my horn with me
I will bring my trumpet along for the ride
I'll be wit' you where berries are blue
I will be by your side wherever the blueberries grow
Each afternoon we'll go
We will visit the hill every afternoon
Higher than the moon we'll go
We will ascend to heights surpassing that of the moon
Then, to a weddin' in June we'll go
Lastly, we will go together to a wedding that is scheduled for June
Ba-ba-da-de-buzz-buzz va-de-n-da-day
This is an expressive and nonsensical vocalization meant to convey a lighthearted mood
Do you really love me?
Do you truly have affection for me?
As I love you?
In the same way that I care for you?
Will you still remember
Will you continue to cherish the memories we have shared?
When the night is through?
Once our time together has come to an end?
Lyrics © Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Lewis, Larry Stock, Vincent Rose
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