Left in Me
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I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
your golden sun will shine for me!

I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,




above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,

Overall Meaning

your golden sun will shine for me!


The song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" was originally performed in 1954 by Tony Bennett, with music written by George Cory and lyrics written by Douglass Cross. It was adopted as the official song of the city of San Francisco in 1969 and has since become one of the most iconic songs about the city, epitomizing the romanticism and nostalgia associated with the city.


The lyrics of the song evoke the beauty and charm of San Francisco, describing the experience of leaving one's heart in the city that captivates the imagination of many. The verse "High on a hill it calls to me, to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars" speaks to the unique attractions of the city, such as its cable cars, hilly terrain, and sweeping views.


The mention of the morning fog that "may chill the air" suggests the chill of a San Francisco morning, while the refrain "I don't care!" expresses disregard for the discomforts of the weather when juxtaposed with the overwhelming love and longing for the city. The line "When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me" indicates the deep connection between the singer and the city, and the symbolic significance of returning home to the city.


Overall, the song captures the essence of San Francisco as a place of beauty, romance, and longing, and continues to be an enduring symbol of the city's cultural identity.


Line by Line Meaning

I left my heart in San Francisco.
San Francisco was so impactful to me that I felt as though I left a piece of myself there.


High on a hill it calls to me
The city's beauty and allure pull me in and continue to call out to me.


to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars!
I want to be in a place where even something as small as a cable car can elevate me to greater heights.


The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care!
Even when faced with difficulties, my love for San Francisco remains unwavering.


My love waits there in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea.
I associate my romantic feelings with the beauty and power of the city, which lies near the ocean.


When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me!
I anticipate returning to a place full of light and hope, where the city's sun illuminates all that I experience and feel.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Douglas Cross, George Cory

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@edi4314

if u listened to this when u were little, ur a baddie now

@mandiloore1835

haha..no

@edi4314

Mandi loore ur a baddie, moving on

@aneudy_27_

I suppose my sister is one, although it’s obvious

@saturnsruth3964

Yasss

@guadalupecruzmonge631

Yesssssss

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@jessicacordova7843

Me and my sister grew up with this song that was us and now she’s in heaven . So listening to this song hits really hard

@brookelynn1376

Same here girl this was me and my big sis song and now she’s gone

@Jasminevx65

Sorry about that and honestly me and my sister did the same thing glad we ain’t did only real bad bitches here❤

@fauzianalwoga1002

Same here after losing my mom in May 😢

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