Begin The Beguine
Orquesta Lyrics


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When they begin the beguine
It brings back the sound of music so tender
It brings back a night of tropical splendor
It brings back a memory ever green

I'm with you once more under the stars
And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
And even the palms seem to be swaying
When they begin the beguine

To live it again is past all endeavor
Except when that tune clutches my heart
And there we are, swearing to love forever
And promising never, never to part

What moments divine, what rapture serene
Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted
And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
I know but too well what they mean

So don't let them begin the beguine
Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember
Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
When they begin the beguine

Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, please make them play
Till the stars that were there before return above you
Till you whisper to me once more, "Darling, I love you"
Then we suddenly know what heaven we're in
When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine





When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine
When they begin the beguine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Orquesta's song "Begin The Beguine" express the power of music to evoke memories and emotions. The opening line “When they begin the beguine” refers to the start of a dance, and the singer notes that this music brings back memories of a night filled with tropical splendor. The music is described as tender, and the singer feels as though they are with their loved one once more, under the stars and listening to an orchestra play by the shore. The mention of the palms swaying highlights the impact of the music on the surroundings and the sensory experience of the moment.


The lyrics become bittersweet when the singer reflects on a love that was lost. The memories of the night and the promise to love forever are contrasted with the reality that their chance at love was wasted. The lyrics suggest that the power of music is such that it can bring back both the joys and the pains of the past. The final lines of the song express a desire to relive the moment once more and for the stars to return, as the singer and their loved one are transported to a heavenly place by the music.


Overall, the lyrics of "Begin The Beguine" highlight the emotional power of music to evoke memories and transcend time.


Line by Line Meaning

When they begin the beguine
When the orchestra starts playing the Beguine, a music genre that originated in the Caribbean, it evokes strong memories and emotions.


It brings back the sound of music so tender
The Beguine music reminds the singer of music that is soft and delicate.


It brings back a night of tropical splendor
The Beguine music transports the singer back to a beautiful and exotic night full of vibrant colors and atmosphere.


It brings back a memory ever green
The Beguine music revives a memory that is always fresh and never fades away.


I'm with you once more under the stars
The Beguine music makes the artist feel like they are with their loved ones again, experiencing a romantic moment under the stars.


And down by the shore an orchestra's playing
The singer hears the Beguine music being played by an orchestra near the beach.


And even the palms seem to be swaying
The Beguine music is so lively that even the palms are moving to its rhythm.


To live it again is past all endeavor
The artist feels that it is impossible to experience such a moment again.


Except when that tune clutches my heart
The artist feels the power of the Beguine music as it touches their heart.


And there we are, swearing to love forever
The Beguine music makes the artist and their partner feel so connected that they make a promise of eternal love.


And promising never, never to part
The singer and their partner vow to never separate or leave each other's side.


What moments divine, what rapture serene
The artist describes the moment as heavenly and tranquil.


Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted
The happiness of the moment is disrupted when something unfortunate happens.


And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted
The singer understands when people regret not seizing an opportunity.


I know but too well what they mean
The singer can relate to those who regret a lost chance.


So don't let them begin the beguine
The artist asks to not play the Beguine music as it will bring back too many emotions and memories.


Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember
The artist suggests to keep the former strong love as a small burning ember that can still be cherished.


Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
The singer compares the former strong love to a dead desire that is only remembered, but not acted upon anymore.


Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, please make them play
The singer changes their mind and asks to play the Beguine music again, wanting to relive the same romance and emotions.


Till the stars that were there before return above you
The artist wishes to experience the same romantic moment under the stars, as before.


Till you whisper to me once more, "Darling, I love you"
The artist wants to hear their partner express their love again, just like before.


Then we suddenly know what heaven we're in
The Beguine music creates an overwhelming sense of happiness and bliss.


When they begin the, begin the, begin the beguine
Repeating the title line, the singer emphasizes the power of the Beguine music to bring back strong emotions and memories.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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@jamesforbes2871

@@shirleybalinski4535 ...
"Artie by the way appears to have been a monster with women."




Was that a little gem from a women's studies course? Some of the world's most desirable were lined up to marry him (8 times), so he couldn't have been all that bad. Many of them were serial marriers as well.

Maybe they meant "had a monster ****"



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@richardwheeler7845

Hard to believe you could go out to a nightclub and spend an evening listening to these great bands. Eating, drinking, dancing. I was born too late.

@nd5301

Ты совершенно точно прочитал мои мысли)

@vicgallimore6756

Only the rich could afford this .

@isabelleon3360

@@vicgallimore6756 nope, not just for the rich, my Dad went out dancing, it was the thing to do, and saw all the greats in concert and danced, and my Pop had worked since he was 7 years old...and the 40s were his hay days

@elizabethgatesdodge8320

Didn't hear A.S. live, but was privileged to see Benny Goodman, Sarah Vaughan, several other greats, and danced at the Rainbow Room and a few other legendary venues back in the day ('60s, early '70s). Yeah, I was a baby in my 20s! VERY proud to have grown up in the "old" NY!

@seanohare5488

Me too

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@vincejamison2401

It's August 2023.
How many of you would love to jump into a time machine and be transported back to the time when these bands reigned supreme in the American music scene?
Absolute Big Band platinum!

@mooniegoodie

This was released in the 1930s
The great depression was in

@Maggie-du4mw

Yessss, I wish a time machine would come, we would gladly go back to an era that truly knew how to live and love...

@toddbonin6926

This was one of my dad's favorite songs. I used to hate it when he'd pull out his old records and play this. Funny, now that he's gone, I could listen over and over. I love it. Gosh, we're dumb when we're young.

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