Romeo And Juliet
Mark Knopfler / Emmylou Harris Lyrics
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Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
Finds a streetlight, steps out of the shade, says something like
"You and me babe, how about it?"
Juliet says "hey it's Romeo, you nearly gave me a heart attack"
He's underneath the window, she's singing "hey la, my boyfriend's back
You shouldn't come around here singing up at people like that
Juliet, the dice was loaded from the start
And I bet and you exploded in my heart
And I forget, I forget the movie song
When you gonna realise it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
We come up on different streets, they both were streets of shame
Both dirty, yeah, both mean yes and the dream was just the same
And I dreamed your dream for you and now your dream is real
How can you look at me as if I was just another one of your deals?
When you can fall for chains of silver, you can fall for chains of gold
You can fall for pretty strangers and the promises they hold
You promised me everything, yeah you promised me thick and thin
Now you just say "Romeo yeah, you know I used to have a scene with him"
Juliet when we'd make love you used to cry
You said I love you like the stars above, oh I'll love you till the day I die
You know, there's a place for us, you know the movie song
When you gonna realise it was just that the time was wrong?
Yeah, Juliet
I can't do the talk like they talkin' on the TV
And I can't do a love song like the way it's meant to be
I can't do everything but I'll do anything for you
I can't do anything except be in love with you
And all I do is miss you, the way we used to be
All I do is keep the beat and the rock 'n' roll company
And all I do is kiss you through the bars of a rhyme
Julie, I'd do the stars with you any time
Juliet, when we made love you used to cry
You said "I love you like the stars above, oh I'll love you till the day I die"
And there's a place for us, you know the movie song
When you gonna realise it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
He walks on, yeah, got a serenade
Laying everybody low with a lovesong that he made
And he finds a streetlight and steps out of the shade, he says something like
"You and me babe, how about it?"
Yeah, so you and me babe, how about it?
"Romeo and Juliet" by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris is a song that tells the story of the famous star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The first verse introduces Romeo, who is singing a love song to Juliet under her window. In the second verse, Juliet responds by saying that it's dangerous for Romeo to come around singing like that. She calls him out for singing at her when her boyfriend is back, but it's clear that she's attracted to him despite her reservations. The chorus talks about the loaded dice of fate and the dream that both Romeo and Juliet share.
The third verse talks about the different backgrounds that they come from, but how their dreams are both the same. Romeo reminds Juliet of promises he made her, but she no longer seems interested in him. She keeps thinking about him while singing a love song on the radio. In the fourth verse, Romeo talks about how he can't do things the way that people on TV or in movies do. All he can do is miss Juliet and sing songs about their past love. The final chorus repeats the same melody as the previous one, but this time, it's Romeo who asks Juliet to be with him.
Overall, the song is a beautiful love ballad about two young people who fall in love despite the odds against them. It deals with themes of growing up, falling in love, and it helps to make Shakespeare’s tale of love and tragedy accessible to modern audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
So your lovestruck Romeo has got his serenade
Romeo is serenading his love interest.
Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
Romeo is charming everyone around with his heartfelt love song.
Finds a streetlight, steps out of the shade, says something like
Romeo finds a streetlight and steps out of the shadows to express his love.
"You and me babe, how about it?"
Romeo proposes to his love interest and asks if she wants to be with him.
Juliet says "hey it's Romeo, you nearly gave me a heart attack"
Juliet is surprised to see Romeo and feels like her heart skipped a beat.
He's underneath the window, she's singing "hey la, my boyfriend's back
Romeo is under Juliet's window and she teases him for being her 'boyfriend'.
You shouldn't come around here singing up at people like that
Juliet jokingly tells Romeo not to come around singing like that and causing a scene.
Anyway whatcha gonna do about it?"
Juliet challenges Romeo to do something about their situation.
Juliet, the dice was loaded from the start
The odds were never in Juliet's favor from the beginning of their relationship.
And I bet and you exploded in my heart
Juliet fell deeply in love with Romeo and it consumed her.
And I forget, I forget the movie song
Juliet is distracted and forgets the lyrics to a popular movie song.
When you gonna realise it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet's love was not meant to be due to the timing of events.
We come up on different streets, they both were streets of shame
Romeo and Juliet come from different backgrounds, but they share similar struggles.
Both dirty, yeah, both mean yes and the dream was just the same
Despite their differences, they both experience hardship and shared a common goal.
And I dreamed your dream for you and now your dream is real
Juliet's dreams and desires became a reality with Romeo's help and support.
How can you look at me as if I was just another one of your deals?
Juliet is hurt by Romeo's lack of genuine affection for her.
When you can fall for chains of silver, you can fall for chains of gold
Romeo has a history of falling for materialistic things, but he also falls for love.
You can fall for pretty strangers and the promises they hold
Romeo has fallen for beautiful, mysterious strangers in the past.
You promised me everything, yeah you promised me thick and thin
Juliet expected Romeo to stick by her through every obstacle and hardship.
Now you just say "Romeo yeah, you know I used to have a scene with him"
Juliet is hurt that Romeo now sees their relationship as a mere fling.
Juliet when we'd make love you used to cry
Juliet was overwhelmed with intense emotions during their intimate moments.
You said I love you like the stars above, oh I'll love you till the day I die
Juliet expressed her deep and unwavering love for Romeo.
There's a place for us, you know the movie song
Juliet believes they have a special place in the world, like in the popular movie.
Yeah, so you and me babe, how about it?
Romeo asks Juliet to be with him and start a relationship.
I can't do the talk like they talkin' on the TV
Romeo can't express his love like how it is portrayed on television.
And I can't do a love song like the way it's meant to be
Romeo struggles to express his love in a poetic and traditional manner.
I can't do everything but I'll do anything for you
Romeo may not be perfect, but he is willing to do anything to be with Juliet.
All I do is miss you, the way we used to be
Romeo deeply misses the way their relationship used to be.
All I do is keep the beat and the rock 'n' roll company
Music helps Romeo cope with his longing for Juliet.
And all I do is kiss you through the bars of a rhyme
Romeo can only express his love through song lyrics and poetry.
Julie, I'd do the stars with you any time
Romeo is willing to do anything and go anywhere with Juliet by his side.
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@anthonywillson7349
Great tune to sing, along with here’s the lyrics;
A lovestruck Romeo sang the streets of serenade
Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
Finds a streetlight, steps out of the shade
Says something like, "You and me, babe, how about it?"
Juliet says, "Hey, it's Romeo, you nearly gave me a heart attack"
He's underneath the window, she's singing, "Hey, la, my boyfriend's back
You shouldn't come around here singing up at people like that
Anyway, what you gonna do about it?"
"Juliet, the dice was loaded from the start
And I bet, and you exploded into my heart
And I forget, I forget the movie song
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?"
Come up on different streets, they both were streets of shame
Both dirty, both mean, yes, and the dream was just the same
And I dreamed your dream for you and now your dream is real
How can you look at me as if I was just another one of your deals?
When you can fall for chains of silver you can fall for chains of gold
You can fall for pretty strangers and the promises they hold
You promised me everything, you promised me thick and thin, yeah
Now you just say "oh, Romeo, yeah, you know I used to have a scene with him"
"Juliet, when we made love, you used to cry
You said 'I love you like the stars above, I'll love you till I die'
There's a place for us, you know the movie song
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?"
I can't do the talk like they talk on the TV
And I can't do a love song like the way it's meant to be
I can't do everything but I'd do anything for you
I can't do anything except be in love with you
And all I do is miss you and the way we used to be
All I do is keep the beat and bad company
All I do is kiss you through the bars of a rhyme
Julie, I'd do the stars with you any time
"Juliet, when we made love you used to cry
You said 'I love you like the stars above, I'll love you till I die'
There's a place for us you know the movie song
When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?"
And a lovestruck Romeo, he sang the streets of serenade
Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
Finds a convenient streetlight, steps out of the shade
He says something like, "You and me, babe, how about it?
You and me, babe, how about it?"
@imanuel6879
Anyone else listening to this masterpiece in 2024
@Gylfi465
Yes.
@imanuel6879
@@Gylfi465 😍😍
@judgegixxer
Yes, enjoyed it but wondering what happened to Emmy Lou Harris?
@itaintalfot
Only found it last year
@1sonicraz
Oh yeah. Been listening to this masterpiece for years!
@user-im6ei1kl7t
I was 76 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. A dear friend recommended that my wife and I listen to Mark Knopfler’s music. I had never heard about Mark Knopfler before and so I’ve started listening to him and it was amazing how how he kept me out of my head and put me straight into my heart through the process of simply listening to his words and music. It helped me take care myself I spite of cancer and after 6 months I was cancer free. I’m still listening to Mark Knopfler and I will listen to him for the rest of my life.
@Gordan75
❤❤❤
@LadyDragonfly200
I am so, so glad to know you are now cancer free! I am praising God for your miraculous recovery! I just turned 65 ... today ... and I have just now found Mark Knopfler and I am really enjoying him! I will keep listening to him and I'm sure your story will add fuel to this new flame! God bless you!
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@Patricia-go3wg
I am headed to my final colonoscopy I suspect because my genetic colon cancer has grown Sand spread..it hurts..I am filled with hope, but deep down I know that zI will not win this battle..this was a Good Life and this enchanting music makes me glad hearted. I am 70 and alone, but not fearful..