Jeannine
Malcolm Lockyer And His Orchestra Lyrics

The song Jeannine by Malcolm Lockyer And His Orchestra is a romantic ballad that expresses the singer's love for a woman named Jeannine. The song is filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that enhance the beauty and charm of the woman the singer is in love with. The opening line of the song, "Jeannine, I dream of lilac time" is a reference to the lilac flowers which are considered to be the symbol of romance and love. The singer’s dream of lilac time may symbolize his fond memories of his time with Jeannine.

In the following lines, "Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time, your winning smile, and cheeks blushing like the rose" depict the beauty of Jeannine through her "eyes," "smile," and "cheeks blushing like rose" shows her charm, grace, and elegance. Despite her outward beauty, the singer emphasizes Jeannine's soft and vulnerable nature by saying, "Yet, all the while, you sigh when nobody knows" highlighting the fact that Jeannine keeps her emotions hidden and tucked away from everybody.

The chorus repeats the opening lines and reinforces the idea that the singer and Jeannine's love can never die, with the singer declaring his intention to make Jeannine his queen of lilac times, when he returns. Overall, the song is a symbol of true love and devotion, which will never fade away, like the scent of lilac flowers.