Jeannine
Red Norvo and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Jeannine, I dream of lilac time
Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
Your winning smile
And cheeks blushing like the rose
Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
When I return, I'll make you mine
For you and I, our love dream can never die




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Red Norvo's song Jeannine speak of a person's longing for a woman named Jeannine during the lilac season. The lyrics speak of Jeannine's beauty, particularly her eyes that beam during this season. The singer also comments on her blushing cheeks and winning smile. However, the lyrics also reveal that Jeannine has a hidden side to her, as she sighs when nobody knows.


The singer proclaims that Jeannine is his "queen of lilac times" and that when he returns, he will make her his. The song speaks of their love dream, which can never die. The lyrics evoke a sense of romanticism and nostalgia, as the lilac time symbolizes a time of beauty and new beginnings.


Overall, the song is a romantic and dreamy ode to a woman who captures the singer's heart during a time of renewal and beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

Jeannine, I dream of lilac time
I often daydream about the time spent with my beloved Jeannine amidst the beautiful lilac flowers


Your eyes, they beam in the lilac time
During our time together, your eyes light up with joy and excitement amidst the lilacs


Your winning smile
Your captivating smile never fails to win over my heart


And cheeks blushing like the rose
Your blushing cheeks, resembling the delicate petals of a rose, make me fall for you even more


Yet all the while, you sigh when nobody knows
I can sense a trace of sadness in you, even though you try to hide it from the world


Jeannine, my queen of lilac times
My Jeannine, who reigns over our happy memories amidst the lilacs


When I return, I'll make you mine
I promise to make you mine forever when I come back to you


For you and I, our love dream can never die
Our love, though not perfect, will always endure and stand the test of time




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: L. WOLFE GILBERT, NATHANIEL SHILKRET

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