He was born Samuel Cohen in the Lower East Side of New York City, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland. He was married at least twice; first to Gloria Delson in 1945, and later to Virginia Basile in 1970.
Come Dance With Me
Sammy Cahn Lyrics
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And come dance with me
Come dance with me, what an evenin' for some Terpsichore
Pretty face, I know a swingin' place
Come on, dance with me
Romance with me cross a crowded floor
And while the rhythm swings
Cause what is dancin' but makin' love
Set to music, playin'
When the band begins to leave the stand
Folks start to roam
As we waltz home, cheek to cheek we'll be
Come on, come on, come on
Come on and dance with me
Sammy Cahn's "Come Fly With Me" is a joyful invitation to a night of dancing and romance. The song asks the listener to put on their dancing boots and join the singer for a night of swing, jazz, and Terpsichorean movement. The lyrics suggest that the night will be full of excitement, as the singer knows the perfect place to swing, and the crowd will be dancing to the rhythm of the band. The song's lyrics are full of romance and flattery, as the singer tells his partner that they have a pretty face, and he would like to waltz home with them, cheek to cheek.
The song's lyrics are a testament to the power of music in bringing people together. Cahn acknowledges that dancing is simply making love set to music. The rhythm of the music creates a shared experience that can bring strangers together, leading to new connections and even romance. Cahn uses the power of music and dance to create a playful and flirtatious mood, inviting the listener to participate in an evening of unbridled joy and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there cutes, put on your dancin' boots
Hello attractive person, please wear appropriate footwear for dancing
And come dance with me
Join me in dancing
Come dance with me, what an evenin' for some Terpsichore
Let's dance together, what a great night for dancing
Pretty face, I know a swingin' place
You have a beautiful face, and I know a great place for us to dance
Come on, dance with me
Please dance with me
Romance with me cross a crowded floor
Let's share a romantic moment while navigating through a crowded dance floor
And while the rhythm swings
As the music plays and we move to the beat
What lovely things I'll be sayin'
I will express my affectionate feelings for you
Cause what is dancin' but makin' love
Dancing is similar to making love; both involve expressing passion and intimacy
Set to music, playin'
Both dancing and making love can be enhanced by music
When the band begins to leave the stand
As the band finishes their performance
Folks start to roam
People will begin to leave and move around
As we waltz home, cheek to cheek we'll be
We will dance a slow and romantic waltz as we leave the venue, with our cheeks touching
Come on, come on, come on
Please join me
Come on and dance with me
Let's dance together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen
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