Spanish Harlem
Manuel And The Music Of The Mountains Lyrics

There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
In the neighborhood of Spanish Harlem, there is a beautiful flower called a rose.

A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
One of these roses stands out because it is red.

It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
This rose is unique because it has not been exposed to sunlight before.

It only comes out when the moon is on the run
This flower only blooms at night when the moon is visible.

And all the stars are gleaming
When this flower blossoms, it sparkles like the stars in the sky.

It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
This rose is growing through the concrete on the street, showing its resilience and fragility.

But soft and sweet and dreaming
Despite its strength, this rose is gentle, sweet, and full of dreams.

With eyes as black as coal that look down in my soul
The flower's center is as dark as coal and seems to stare deeply into the artist's soul.

And starts a fire there and then I lose control
This stare seems to ignite a fire in the artist's heart, making them lose control of their emotions.

I have to beg your pardon
The artist feels the need to apologize for their sudden emotional vulnerability.

I'm going to pick that rose
The singer decides to take this captivating flower for themselves.

And watch her as she grows in my garden
After taking the rose, the artist plans to nurture it and watch it grow in their own garden.

(There is a rose in Spanish Harlem)
This phrase is repeated throughout the song to reaffirm the presence and beauty of this special rose in Spanish Harlem.