Romeo and Juliet
Sergei Prokofjew Lyrics

DUM DA DUM DA
The strong beat of the music represents the passion and intensity of the love between Romeo and Juliet.

BUM DA BUM DA
The consistent rhythm of the music represents the inevitability of the tragic outcome of the story.

doo de doo da dooo de doo da
The soft, slow melody represents the tender moments of love between Romeo and Juliet.

doo de doo da doot dooooooo
The sudden change in melody and rising notes represents the tension and uncertainty of the conflict between the two families.

de doo da dooo de doo da
The return to the soft, slow melody represents the brief moments of peace and happiness that Romeo and Juliet experience.

doo de doo da laaaaaaaaa
The long, drawn-out note represents the tragic death of the two lovers.

ba dum ba dum, dum
The slowing down and eventual stop of the music represents the end of the story and the finality of Romeo and Juliet's fate.

la de la de la de da dum
The repetition of this phrase represents the cyclical nature of the feud between the two families and the idea that history repeats itself.

doo do doo do doo do doo do
The fast-paced, upbeat melody represents the excitement and joy of Romeo and Juliet's love.

doo de dooooooooo do
The extended, dramatic note represents the moment of tragic realization for the characters and the audience.

(repeat x1)
The repetition of the music throughout the song represents the recurring themes of love, conflict, and fate that permeate the story of Romeo and Juliet.