On Green Dolphin Street
Miles Davis 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
Miles Davis's "On Green Dolphin Street" is a beautiful ballad that narrates a romance that happened long ago. The lyrics suggest that the singer is reminiscing about a love affair from the past-- a quick tryst with a man or a maid that featured a kiss and a goodbye. The song describes how the setting of Green Dolphin Street played a significant role in keeping the wonderful memories of love and the romance alive. The song mentions that while the couple is now apart, the memories of their time together are still very much alive in the heart of the singer.
In addition to the song's jazzy melodies and smooth rhythms, the lyrics themselves are filled with metaphors and dreams that could be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. For example, while the singer claims to know that the love affair wasn't just a dream, the entire song's vibe could be interpreted as a dream, where the setting of Green Dolphin Street serves as the backdrop for the singer's fantasies, and the love affair is nothing more than a fleeting thought that the singer holds onto.
"On Green Dolphin Street" is an excellent example of how jazz music can evoke different moods and emotions, depending on the listener's interpretation. While the song's lyrics may appear to be straightforward, the melodies that accompany them suggest a dreamy landscape that could be subject to different interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like a dream, yet I know it happened
Although it feels surreal, I acknowledge that what occurred truly happened
A man, a maid, a kiss, and then goodbye
There were two individuals, a man and a woman, who had a moment of intimacy but then parted ways
Romance was the theme
The central focus of this experience was love and emotional connection
And we were the players
The man and the woman were the ones who participated in this romantic encounter
I never think of this without a sigh
This memory always evokes a feeling of sadness or longing within me
Lover, one lovely day
Addressing the person who was involved in the romantic encounter, on a specific day
Love came, planning to stay
Love arrived with the intention of being a sustained presence in their lives
Green Dolphin Street supplied the setting
The location where these romantic events took place was on Green Dolphin Street
The setting for nights beyond forgetting
The location on Green Dolphin Street was where unforgettable romantic evenings occurred
And through these moments apart memories live in my heart
Despite being separated from the other person, the memories of these romantic experiences remain vivid in my heart
When I recall the love I found on
When I reminisce about the affection that was shared
I could kiss the ground on Green Dolphin Street
Expressing the depth of love and appreciation for the location where these romantic moments occurred
On Green Dolphin Street
Repetition of the location where the romantic experiences took place
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, NED WASHINGTON
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@voltmcvolt1751
This song was made in heaven.
@traceysims1634
Absolutely!!!
@m.huseinaqilah1717
@@traceysims1634 in case you didn't know, this is a JoJo reference.
@TheKeitaNobodyAskedFor
sup cz
@rotundmonibuv5103
MEIDO IN HEBUN
@skandalist0729
No. Not in heaven. Was made by polish composer Bronislaw Kaper and was played by many genius musicians like Davis.
@ryanh.6487
It feels like..It was made in heaven :)
@holdenhartley5454
It's the greatest in the world! ;)
@Paradise_Lost_
@@holdenhartley5454 YOU UTTER FOOL! GERMAN SCIENCE IS THE GREATEST IN THE WORLD!
@krzysztofkedzierski2306
composed by bronislaw kaper