San Antonio Rose
Patsy Cline Lyrics
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A song of old San Antone
Where in dreams I live with a memory
Beneath the stars, all alone
Well it was there I found, beside the Alamo
Enchantments strange as the blue up above
For that moonlit pass, that only he would know
Moon in all your splendor, known only to my heart
Call back my rose, rose of San Antone
Lips so sweet and tender, like petals falling apart
Speak once again of my love, my own
Broken song, empty words I know
Still live in my heart all alone
For that moonlit pass by the Alamo
And rose, my rose of San Antone
Broken song, empty words I know
Still live in my heart all alone
For that moonlit pass by the Alamo
And rose, my rose of San Antone
And rose, my rose of San Antone
And rose, my rose of San Antone
Patsy Cline's song "San Antonio Rose" speaks of a memory of love in the city of San Antone, Texas. The lyrics express the singer's longing to be reunited with her lost love, whose memory still lingers within her heart. The first line, "Deep within my heart lies a melody," highlights the emotional power of music. The melody that she carries within her heart is the one from San Antonio, which reminds her of the love that she left behind.
The second line, "A song of old San Antone," confirms that her memory is from the past in a city filled with magic and enchantment. She then reveals that her memory is just a dream, and she lives it alone under the stars. The memory is not completely happy, as the story of the song suggests that she and her love are no longer together due to some unfortunate events.
The singer also mentions the Alamo, a historic landmark in San Antonio, where she felt the mystical presence of her lover. In the moonlit night, the lover's presence felt real to her, and she felt as though he could hear her broken hearted song of love. The moon represents the memory that she holds on to, the only one that can bring back her rose, her true love from San Antone.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep within my heart lies a melody
I have a tune that remains dear to my heart
A song of old San Antone
It's a tune about San Antonio, Texas
Where in dreams I live with a memory
I reminisce about the past and relive it in my dreams
Beneath the stars, all alone
I usually go back to these memories at night and in solitude
Well it was there I found, beside the Alamo
My treasured love story began near the Alamo
Enchantments strange as the blue up above
It was a time of anomalous beauty, unexplainable but real
For that moonlit pass, that only he would know
There was this beautiful pass, and only my lover knew of it
Still hears my broken song of love
This place still reminds me of the love that was broken yet lovely
Moon in all your splendor, known only to my heart
The glory of the moon's beauty can only be understood by me
Call back my rose, rose of San Antone
I desire to have back the love that blossomed in San Antonio
Lips so sweet and tender, like petals falling apart
The kisses from my lover were lovely and gentle, but now I only remember a fraction of it
Speak once again of my love, my own
I want to hear my lover's voice speaking of the love they had for me
Broken song, empty words I know
I recognize that this song is incomplete and meaningless
Still live in my heart all alone
However, it still resides in my mind, with no one to share it with
And rose, my rose of San Antone
The precious love I once had in San Antonio
And rose, my rose of San Antone
The love that remains dear to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Robert Wills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MorningSun768
Ms. Cline had a gift of telling a story with such rich tones!
@lesliefuller1456
Not only the best female country singer of all time, but easily the greatest female singer there has ever been and will ever be, end of story……
@olradguy
She's very easy to listen to, this is what country music should be. 🎵
@babyblues600
That's my girl! I love you Patsy Cline! I sure wish I had your voice! 💖
@ItsCloroxTime
She is the best ❤️
@SuperSexymommie
The best female country singer EVER! There will never be another like you Patsy xx RIP <3
@BamBam_5
It's crazy she passed on my birthday but I'm sure her music will always be to my ears I wish I could sing like her👍♥️💯
@josselincarrillomercado5680
One of the best country singers that ever lived
@polixeniagraf2636
Beautiful song! Thank you so much!😘⚘👏👏👏
@timothyalbert4459
Hey Polixenia....how are you doing and how is the weather treating you over there?