Liza
Mel Torme and Rob McConnell Lyrics
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But if you smile at me, all the clouds will roll away
Liza, Liza, don't delay
Come keep me company, and the clouds will roll away
See the honey moon is shining down
We should make a date with Parson Brown
So Liza, Liza, name the day
See the honey moon is shining down
We should make a date with Parson Brown
Liza, Liza, won't you name the day
When you belong to me, and the clouds will roll away
Liza
The Mel Tormé song "Liza" is a love song that is focused on the titular character. The lyrics begin with Tormé singing about the gray skies that are overhead, but he believes that if Liza just smiles at him, all the clouds will roll away. This sentiment sets the tone for the rest of the song - Tormé is infatuated with Liza and believes that she has the power to make everything in his world feel brighter and more hopeful.
In the second verse, Tormé takes his romantic intentions further by suggesting that they make a date with Parson Brown. The suggestion is a clear indication that he hopes to marry Liza and create a life together. He asks Liza to name the day when they will belong to each other and the clouds will roll away.
The recurring theme of the clouds rolling away is significant in this song because it represents the removal of obstacles in the couple's path. When Liza smiles at Tormé, it's like the sun breaking through the clouds, and when they make a date with Parson Brown, it's like they're taking concrete steps towards a future together. Tormé's love for Liza is genuine, and he has complete faith that they will be able to conquer any problems that come their way as long as they have each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Liza, Liza, skies are gray
Liza, I know things might not be perfect now, but I am with you in this gloomy weather.
But if you smile at me, all the clouds will roll away
Your smile has the power to bring sunshine into my life, and all my worries and troubles will vanish.
Liza, Liza, don't delay
Liza, I want to be with you now, don't wait or hesitate.
Come keep me company, and the clouds will roll away
Spend time with me, and together we will forget all our problems and lead a happy life.
See the honey moon is shining down
Look at the beautiful moon, a symbol of love and romance, shining above us.
We should make a date with Parson Brown
Let's make a plan to meet the preacher and get married.
So Liza, Liza, name the day
Liza, it's up to you, choose a date for us to get married.
When you belong to me, and the clouds will roll away
Once we are together, I will never let you go, and all our difficulties will disappear.
Liza, Liza, won't you name the day
I am eagerly waiting for you to choose the day when we can start our wonderful life together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, GUS KAHN, IRA GERSHWIN
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