Venus
Santo Lyrics
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Venus, if you will
Please send a little girl for me to thrill
A girl who wants my kisses and my arms
A girl with all the charms of you
Venus, make her fair
A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair
And place them in her eyes for me
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Surely the things I ask
Can't be too great a task
Venus, if you do
I promise that I always will be true
I'll give her all the love I have to give
As long as we both shall live
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Surely the things I ask
Can't be too great a task
Venus, if you do
I promise that I always will be true
I'll give her all the love I have to give
As long as we both shall live
Hey, Venus, oh, Venus
Make my wish come true
The song "Venus" by Santo & Johnny is a love letter to the goddess of love herself. The singer begs Venus to send him a girl who is as charming and lovely as she is. He describes the perfect girl as someone who wants his kisses and embraces, with sunshine in her hair and stars in her eyes. He implores Venus to grant him this wish, promising to love and cherish the girl forever.
The singer is using Venus as a symbol for his ideal woman. He sees her as the epitome of beauty and femininity, and he wants a girl who embodies those qualities. It's interesting to note that Venus was a Roman goddess, but the song is in English and was written by an American duo. However, the idea of using mythology and ancient deities in pop culture was popular in the mid-20th century, and it's likely that Santo & Johnny were influenced by this trend.
One interpretation of the song is that it's a desperate plea from someone who is lonely and looking for love. The singer is asking for help from a higher power because he feels like he can't find the right person on his own. This could be seen as a reflection of the societal pressure to be in a relationship, especially during the time when the song was written (the early 1960s).
Interestingly, the song was originally written in 1959 by Ed Marshall, who called it "Venus in Blue Jeans." Marshall's version was a moderate success, but it was Santo & Johnny's instrumental rendition that became the hit. The duo created a unique sound with their steel guitar and rock and roll style, and "Venus" became one of the defining songs of the early 60s.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Venus, oh, Venus
Addressing the Roman goddess of love and beauty, the singer expresses his desires and needs.
Venus, if you will
Asking Venus to help him find the right person to fall in love with.
Please send a little girl for me to thrill
Asking Venus to send a girl who would be thrilled to receive his attention.
A girl who wants my kisses and my arms
Desiring someone who reciprocates his feelings and is willing to be intimate with him.
A girl with all the charms of you
The singer compares the beauty and charisma of the girl he desires to that of Venus, the goddess of love.
Venus, make her fair
Asking Venus to make the girl beautiful and attractive.
A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair
Requesting a woman with beautiful, shining hair that looks like the sun rays.
And take the brightest stars up in the skies
Asking Venus to make the girl's eyes shining and sparkling, like stars in the night sky.
And place them in her eyes for me
Desiring to see stars and love in the girl's eyes when looking at him.
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Praising the goddess of love as the one who can grant his wish.
Surely the things I ask
Asking Venus to consider his request.
Can't be too great a task
Assuming that his wishes are not too difficult for Venus to fulfill, given her reputation.
Venus, if you do
Expecting that Venus will fulfill his wishes.
I promise that I always will be true
Committing to being faithful and loving towards the girl Venus would send him.
I'll give her all the love I have to give
Promising to love the girl unconditionally, with all his heart.
As long as we both shall live
Swearing to love the girl forever and until they both pass away.
Hey, Venus, oh, Venus
Repeating the beginning of the song, asking Venus to make his wish come true.
Make my wish come true
Reiterating his request for Venus to help him find the perfect woman.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Marshall
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@dariomendiolaenriquez6533
Papi te amo mucho..no sabes cómo me haces falta...recuerdo cómo escuchábamos está cansion juntos..te amo papá..
@santiagotorresxd3348
amigo lo siento mucho espero estes muy bien se fuerte yo se que no es facil amigo pero tu puedes vamos!!!!!!
@jocael55
Esta canción me hace llorar, un tropel de recueros del pasado vienen a mi mente, mis amores que ya se fueron, mis amigos que siguen ocupando un lugar en mi corazón, y mi familia, la más hermosa del mundo. Doy gracias a Dios por permitirme nacer en este rincón de México que se parece mucho al paraíso.
@mariaguadalupehernandez4763
😢
@laezey
My good old grandpa always would play this for grandma, till one day there was no one left to play it to…
@jellynutbutter4817
Oh that's terrible 😢 rest in peace to your wonderful grandmother
@jimlabos
There's something to be said about music form that era and before. Musicians knew how to take their time with every note. The older I get the more I appreciate those that came before us.
@neverforgetwifi
Thats defenitly true man..👌
@aldito7586
You know what Jim - you can't say it any better than that....
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