Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
Perez Prado (1955) Lyrics
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When your true lover comes your way
It's cherry pink and apple blossom white
The poets say
The story goes that once a cherry tree
Beside an apple tree did grow
And there a boy once met his bride to be
The boy looked into her eyes, it was a sight to enthrall
The breezes joined in their sighs, the blossoms started to fall
And as they gently carressed, the lovers looked up to find
The branches of the two trees were intertwined,
And that is why the poets always write
If there's a new moon bright above
It's cherry pink and apple blossom white
When you're in love
The lyrics to Pérez Prado's song Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White express the euphoria of falling in love. The opening line "It's cherry pink and apple blossom white," creates a vivid image of two symbols of spring blooming in unison. Cherry blossoms are a symbol of the transience of life, while apple blossoms represent purity, and their combination is said to represent the power of love to overcome all obstacles. When the true lover comes your way, everything becomes enchanting, and the world takes on a rosy hue. The lyrics suggest that this is not an uncommon concept, as poets have been articulating it for centuries.
The song tells a story of a boy and a girl who met long ago under a cherry and an apple tree. The line "The boy looked into her eyes, it was a sight to enthrall" illustrates the intensity of the connection between them. The wind probably intensified the moment as the breeze joined in their sighs, causing the blossoms to fall gently around them. The two trees became intertwined, symbolizing the entwining of the couple's hearts. In the end, the lyrics suggest that "If there's a new moon bright above," it represents an auspicious time for love. And when two people are in love, cherry-pink and apple blossom-white beauty is revealed all around.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cherry pink and apple blossom white
Love is a beautiful thing that fills one's heart with joy and happiness
When your true lover comes your way
True love is a rare occurrence that brings immense pleasure and fulfilment
The poets say
Poets write about love and beauty because it is an inexhaustible source of inspiration
The story goes that once a cherry tree
There is a tale about a cherry tree that grew alongside an apple tree
Beside an apple tree did grow
Both trees were situated side by side, close enough to touch
And there a boy once met his bride to be
There, a young man met the woman who was to be his future wife
Long long ago
This story took place a long time ago
The boy looked into her eyes, it was a sight to enthrall
The young man was captivated by the beauty of the girl's eyes
The breezes joined in their sighs, the blossoms started to fall
As the couple fell in love, the wind rustled through the trees and the flowers began to shed their petals
And as they gently carressed, the lovers looked up to find
As they touched and embraced each other, they glanced upwards and saw
The branches of the two trees were intertwined
That the branches of the cherry and apple trees had intertwined, symbolizing the union of the two lovers
And that is why the poets always write
This is why poets often write about love and nature, as they are intrinsically linked
If there's a new moon bright above
When there is a clear and bright new moon shining in the sky
It's cherry pink and apple blossom white
That is when the colors of nature (cherry pink and apple blossom white) are most vibrant and beautiful, as they symbolize the magic of love
When you're in love
Love has the power to transform the world around us and make everything more beautiful
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACQUES LARUE, MACK DAVID
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@locadisa
When I was a kid I remember that my mother would play this song over and over. In my mind I could see the smile on her face each time she repeated the song.
RIP Mommy. I love and miss you so much.
@umartra7452
🥲I was listening to Sirius and heard this song so I looked it up. I haven't heard this since I was a kid. I too remember we all loved this instrumental, especially my mom. I was thinking of a reply and in my mind popped I second that emotion, still listening to Sirius a couple of seconds later Smokey was singing his song. Yep, I Second That Emotion! Coincidence??? I don't think so. Our moms watch out for us.
@LinhNguyen-my5my
i know she love you too
@pattydanaher8260
I remember my Dad playing this ,when I was a little girl.Always loved it!!
@dbajet
Me too, my parents played pinochle on the weekends and I was in charge of the record player....we all loved this music and still do....I have 2 of the 45's!!
@joycefrye5930
My mother also loved this song
She would dance with the broom or mop. Once she even had me dancing with her. I still smile when remembering how she twirled me around. I LOVED the movie this song is from.
@blackprix
1955 I was five years old, and my mother was a fanatic for this song… It was her song. It is a five-year-old child I ended up very much liking it at a very young age. I think the connection she had to the song and how she loved the music and how it was done Made me really pay attention. I am now 73 years old and I love it more than ever. And obviously, it brings back deep loving memories for my mother!
@srsreyna
I'm 68 & remember it, too. I didn't know whether to speak English or Spanish because of this mambo jumbo craze😊
@lindasim649
I am sorry but is it a song? It is only music. Where is the singer and the lyrics? Because you called it a song.
@durandjohnson1321
I was three years old in '55.. I remember hearing it a year later!