On Green Dolphin Street
Marsh Warne Lyrics
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A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
Romance was the theme
And we were the players
I never think of this without a sigh
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
Lover, one lovely day
Love came, planning to stay
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
On Green Dolphin Street
Marsh Warne's "On Green Dolphin Street" is a love song that narrates a reminiscing encounter between a man and a woman. The opening lines of "It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened, a man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye," depict the bittersweetness of the memories that lingers on one's mind, and suggests that the experience was surreal. The encounters, however, were significant and memorable. Warne's vocal delivery is filled with emotions, as if he is reliving the memory of that brief encounter.
The chorus, "Lover, one lovely day, Love came, planning to stay," presents the theme of love, and its profound impact on the singer's life. The setting of the story is Green Dolphin Street, a place where the lovers' romance blossomed, and became unforgettable. The choice of location is significant, as it alludes to the idea that love transcends every circumstance, and it could be found anywhere, even in the most unexpected places.
The lyrics suggest that the relationship did not last, as they had to bid each other goodbye. However, the memories of the time spent together, and the love shared remained indelible in their hearts. The track's musical arrangement is smooth, and the lyrics are introspective, which makes it an excellent ballad tune. Marsh Warne's soulful delivery and the piano's improvisation create a perfect blend that makes the song memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened
Although it feels like a hazy, unreal memory, I am aware that it truly occurred
A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
The story involves a man, a woman, a brief moment of affection, and ultimately a farewell
Romance was the theme
The central focus of the story is a tale of love and passion
And we were the players
The man and woman in the story were the main characters, acting out the romantic plot
I never think of this without a sigh
Recalling the tale always elicits a wistful, emotional reaction from me
Lover, one lovely day
Addressing the subject of the story, the man who fell in love
Love came, planning to stay
Love entered the man's life with a lasting intention
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
A particular place, Green Dolphin Street, was where the events of the story took place
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
The location was so memorable that the man could never forget the nights he spent there
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
Even though the man and woman are now separated, the memories of their time together remain with him
When I recall the love I found on
When the man thinks back on the story and the love he experienced
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
The man feels such intense affection and appreciation for the place where he fell in love that he would even be willing to kiss the ground there
On Green Dolphin Street
Reiterating the location where the love story took place
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Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, NED WASHINGTON
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