In A Sentimental Mood
Morgan Frank Lyrics
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I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
The song "In A Sentimental Mood" by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills, as interpreted by Morgan Frank, captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by love and emotion. The singer describes the transformative power of love, which brings light to even the darkest moments, and makes their paradise complete. The imagery of stars and romantic gestures like kisses that drift a strange and sweet melody create a dreamy atmosphere. The repetition of the phrase "In A Sentimental Mood" throughout the song highlights the emotional intensity of the singer and their connection with their lover.
The song is a tribute to Ellington's longtime collaborator Billy Strayhorn, with whom he wrote the song. The two wrote it in 1935, and it has since become a jazz standard, with versions performed by Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, and Nat King Cole, among others. The music is characterized by a slow, languid melody with rich harmonies and an improvisational feel.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the stars come thru my room
The stars are visible from my room and they symbolize the possibility of hope and wonder.
While your loving attitude
Your demeanor towards me is filled with love and care.
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
Your love is the light that shines through the darkness of my life.
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Every kiss represents a moment of bliss and it carries a melody of love.
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
The melody of your love is unfamiliar yet sweet and it carries me away.
In this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise complete
In this state of sentimental bliss, you complete my idea of paradise and my existence feels meaningful.
Rose pearls seem to fall
Like petals from a rose, everything around me seems to come alive and bloom when I am with you.
It's all like a dream to call you mine
Being with you feels surreal, like a dream come true, and I am grateful to call you mine.
My heart's lighter thing
My heart feels lighter and free because of the love you give me.
Since you made me this night a thing divine
Your love has transformed this ordinary night into a divine and unforgettable experience.
I'm within a world so heavenly
I am surrounded by a world that feels heavenly and peaceful when I'm with you.
For I never dreamt
I could never have imagined
That you'd be loving sentimental me
That someone as amazing as you would be inclined to love sentimental me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., T.R.O. INC.
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, MANNY KURTZ, IRVING MILLS
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