My Heart
Louis Armstrong feat. Kid Ory Johnny Dodds Lil Armstrong Johnny St. Cyr Lyrics
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High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
your golden sun will shine for me!
I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
your golden sun will shine for me!
The lyrics of "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" describe the deep feelings of the singer towards the city of San Francisco. From the very start of the song, the singer admits to leaving his heart behind in the city. This is further emphasized by the powerful image painted in the second line, which describes the city as being high on a hill, calling out to the singer. The use of the term 'little cable cars' further emphasizes the city's scenic and idyllic beauty.
The singer then acknowledges that the city's weather can be unpredictable and cold, but this does not dissuade him from his love for it. The song implies that the singer has to leave San Francisco to go home, but he knows that the sun will shine for him when he comes back. This line demonstrates his unyielding faith and love for the city, and how he sees it as a home away from home.
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco" was written by George Cory and Douglass Cross in 1954. The song was originally written as an instrumental and was intended for a show at the Hotel St. Francis in San Francisco. The song was performed and enjoyed by Tony Bennett, who went on to record it in 1962. The song was an immediate success, quickly rising to become a hit song that was well received by critics and audiences alike.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my heart in San Francisco.
San Francisco is so special to me that I can't forget it even though I'm not there anymore.
High on a hill it calls to me
The beautiful scenery of San Francisco always remains in my heart and whenever I think about it, I'm attracted towards it.
to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars!
The beautiful view of San Francisco from the cable cars is so beautiful, it feels like you're almost in the sky.
The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care!
Even though it can get cold there with the morning fog, it's worth it because of how much I love San Francisco.
My love waits there in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea.
My love is in San Francisco, in the midst of all the beauty, the ocean and wind, and it makes me feel like it's still my home.
When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me!
When I'm finally able to go back to San Francisco, everything will be perfect and beautiful, with the golden sun shining over it all.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE CORY, DOUGLAS CROSS
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