Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to England in 1912, where he studied at Trinity College of Music in London. After graduation, he formed his own orchestra, which played in and around Birmingham. By the time World War II broke out, his orchestra was one of the most popular in England, both on the BBC and in live performances.
Ramona
Mantovani & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Where the mountains high
Seem to kiss the sky
Someone is out yonder, o'er the hills
Waiting patiently, Waiting just for me
Ramona, I hear the mission bells above
Ramona, they're ringing out our song of love
To always remember the rambling rose you wear in your hair
Ramona, when day is done you'll hear my call
Ramona, we'll meet beside the water fall
I dread the dawn when I awake to find you gone
Ramona I need you my own
Let's wander out yonder o'er the hills
By a babbling brook
Where we'll find a nook
To build our own love nest, o'er the hills
Darling of my heart, Never more to part
Ramona, I hear the mission bells above
Ramona, they're ringing out our song of love
I press you, caress you, and bless the day you taught me to care
To always remember the rambling rose you wear in your hair
Ramona, when day is done you'll hear my call
Ramona, we'll meet beside the water fall
I dread the dawn when I awake to find you gone
Ramona I need you my own
The song "Ramona" by Mantovani & His Orchestra is a love song about a man wandering through the hills, searching for his beloved Ramona. The lyrics express the man's love and devotion for Ramona, and his desire to be with her forever. The song begins with the man wandering "out yonder o'er the hills," where he feels the mountains high "kiss the sky." He believes that someone is out there waiting for him, who is Ramona. Ramona is someone who the singer loves deeply and whom he needs in his life.
Throughout the song, the love between the singer and Ramona is emphasized through the melody and lyrics. The mission bells and babbling brook in the song serve as symbolic reminders of the love between the two. The singer expresses his feelings for Ramona by saying that he presses her, caresses her, and blesses the day she taught him to care. The reference to the "rambling rose" in her hair is another symbolic reference that enhances the emotion of the song. The singer sings that he dreads the dawn when he wakes up to find Ramona gone, indicating that she is his only source of happiness and love.
Overall, the song captures the essence of a romantic love story. The lyrics are simple, yet expressive, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
I wander out yonder o'er the hills
Where the mountains high
Seem to kiss the sky
Someone is out yonder, o'er the hills
Waiting patiently, Waiting just for me
I venture out alone into the hills where the immense mountains appear to touch the sky. In that far distance, someone awaits my arrival patiently and longingly.
Ramona, I hear the mission bells above
Ramona, they're ringing out our song of love
I press you, caress you, and bless the day you taught me to care
To always remember the rambling rose you wear in your hair
Ramona, when day is done you'll hear my call
Ramona, we'll meet beside the water fall
I dread the dawn when I awake to find you gone
Ramona I need you my own
Ramona, the bells from the mission above can be heard announcing the love we share. I embrace you tenderly and thank you for showing me how to care, and to always remember the beautiful rose you adorn in your hair. When the day ends, I will call out to you, and we will reunite near the waterfall. I fear the dawn's arrival which might separate us, for I need you to be mine forever.
Let's wander out yonder o'er the hills
By a babbling brook
Where we'll find a nook
To build our own love nest, o'er the hills
Darling of my heart, Never more to part
Let us explore the hills together, where a gentle brook flows nearby. There, we will discover a cozy spot to create our own intimate love haven, and never again have to say goodbye to each other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: L. Wolfe Gilbert, Mabel Wayne
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