A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Mel Tormé Lyrics
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There was magic abroad in the air
There were angels dining at the Ritz
And a nightingale sang in Berkley Square
I may be right, I may be wrong
But I'm perfectly willing to swear
That when you turn'd and smiled at me
A nightingale sang in Berkley Square
The moon that lingered over London town
Poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown
How could he know that we were so in love?
The whole darn world seemed upside down
The streets of town were paved with stars
It was such a romantic affair
And when we kissed and said goodnight
A nightingale sang in Berkley, nightingale sang in Berkley
Nightingale sang in Berkley
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The song "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" by Mel Tormé & George Shearing is a beautiful love song that tells the story of two people falling in love on a magical night in London. The lyrics describe a specific moment in which the singer and their loved one met, and how a nightingale singing in Berkeley Square seemed to symbolize the magic of their encounter.
The first verse sets the scene, with the singer describing how there was something special in the air on the night they met. They even claim that "angels [were] dining at the Ritz," which speaks to the otherworldly quality of the evening. However, the real standout moment was when their love interest turned and smiled at them, and a nightingale began to sing. This moment was so impactful that the singer is "perfectly willing to swear" to its truth.
The second verse delves deeper into the enchantment of this night. Even the moon was confused by the intensity of their love, and the streets were paved with stars. The night was so romantic that even saying goodnight was accompanied by the song of a nightingale singing in Berkeley Square. The song comes to an end on this harmonious and emotional note, painting a picture of a beautiful moment in time.
Line by Line Meaning
That certain night, the night we met
On the specific evening we first encountered,
There was magic abroad in the air
An enchanting atmosphere suffused the surroundings
There were angels dining at the Ritz
Heavenly beings were dining in the prestigious Ritz hotel
And a nightingale sang in Berkley Square
A nightingale was heard singing in the famous Berkley Square location
I may be right, I may be wrong
My opinion could be either correct or not
But I'm perfectly willing to swear
Though uncertain, I am willing to assert
That when you turn'd and smiled at me
At the moment you turned and smiled in my direction
A nightingale sang in Berkley Square
A nightingale was heard singing in the famous Berkley Square location
The moon that lingered over London town
The moon that stayed over London city
Poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown
The moon appeared confused and unhappy
How could he know that we were so in love?
How could he, the moon, have known about our mutual love?
The whole darn world seemed upside down
The whole world seemed metaphorically turned around
The streets of town were paved with stars
The illuminated streets were metaphorically paved with stars
It was such a romantic affair
It was an incredibly romantic event
And when we kissed and said goodnight
At the time we shared a kiss and said farewell for the night
A nightingale sang in Berkley
A nightingale was heard singing in the famous Berkley Square location
nightingale sang in Berkley
A nightingale was heard singing in the famous Berkley Square location
Nightingale sang in Berkley Square
A nightingale was heard singing in the famous Berkley Square location
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: ERIC MASCHWITZ, MANNING SHERWIN
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