On The Street Where You Live
Ray Conniff & His Orchestra Lyrics

The lyrics to "On The Street Where You Live" convey a sense of infatuation and longing for someone who holds a special place in the singer's heart. The opening lines indicate familiarity with the street, suggesting that the singer has walked down this street numerous times before, but this time it feels different. The mention of the pavement staying beneath their feet before could symbolize a sense of stability and routine in their life. However, in this moment, everything changes. Suddenly, the singer feels elevated, as if they are several stories high, simply because they are on the street where the person they desire lives. This person has the power to elevate their emotions and make them feel on top of the world.

The second verse continues to describe the enchantment and magic that the street holds when that special person is around. The mention of lilac trees and the sound of a lark in town suggests that even nature seems more beautiful and alive on this street. The singer wonders if the enchantment pours out of every door, implying that the entire street becomes magical, filled with love and excitement when the person they desire is present. However, it is clarified that this enchantment is not something universal, but it is solely on the street where the beloved person lives.

The final lines highlight the emotional impact of the beloved's presence. The singer feels a towering and overpowering feeling just knowing that the person is near. The possibility of the beloved suddenly appearing adds an element of anticipation and excitement. Despite people staring or noticing the singer's infatuation, they don't care, as there is nowhere else on earth that they would rather be than on the street where the person they long for resides. Time becomes insignificant; their only desire is to remain in that place, close to the one they love.