Rosalie
Sammy Kaye Lyrics


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Rosalie, my darling
Rosalie, my dream
Since one night when stars danced above
I'm oh, oh, so much in love

So, Rosalie, have mercy
Rosalie, don't decline
Won't you make my life thrilling
And tell me you're willing




To be mine
Rosalie, mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sammy Kaye's song Rosalie are a heartfelt declaration of love to a woman named Rosalie. The singer expresses his deep affection for her and how he fell in love with her the night the stars danced above. He implores Rosalie to have mercy on him and not decline his love, asking her to make his life thrilling by accepting his proposal. The singer is clearly head over heels for Rosalie and hopes that she'll agree to be his.


The lyrics also convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the singer's pleas to Rosalie. He seems to be putting everything on the line by expressing his feelings so openly to her. He acknowledges that his happiness and well-being is dependent on her response. The lyric "tell me you're willing to be mine" is a direct plea to Rosalie to accept his love and commit herself to him.


Overall, the lyrics to Rosalie are a romantic and emotional expression of love. The singer is driven by his feelings for Rosalie and hopes that she'll reciprocate his affections. The song captures the intensity and vulnerability of falling in love, making it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Rosalie, my darling
My beloved Rosalie


Rosalie, my dream
My fantasy Rosalie who I dream of


Since one night when stars danced above
Since that night when the universe created a romantic atmosphere


I'm oh, oh, so much in love
I am deeply in love with Rosalie


So, Rosalie, have mercy
Rosalie, please be kind and considerate


Rosalie, don't decline
Rosalie, please don't reject me


Won't you make my life thrilling
Will you not make my life full of excitement


And tell me you're willing
And confirm that you also want me in your life


To be mine
As my partner, my lover, my soulmate - to spend life together


Rosalie, mine
My Rosalie, forever and always




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Written by: COLE PORTER

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Comments from YouTube:

Austin Casey

Not a single comment in three years? This is without question the best recording of this beautiful tune. The arrangement is perfect and Tommy Ryan's delivery is sensational. Orchids to Kaye and the boys đź‘Ź

Ted Lawrence

Awesome beautiful recording

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