Serenade
Sonata for cello and piano Lyrics
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I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
Sharing all the joys we used to know
Many moons ago
Once again your face comes back to me
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
In the album of my memory
It seems like only yesterday
The small cafe, a crowded floor
And as we danced the night away
I hear you say forever more
And then the song became a sigh
Forever more became goodbye
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Serenade in blue
The lyrics to "Serenade in Blue" by Sonata for Cello and Piano depict the feelings of nostalgia and longing of a person who remembers the joys of a love affair that has come to an end. The song begins with the mention of a serenade, invoking the image of a peaceful and melodious night. The singer associates this tune with their past relationship and reminisces about the joys they once shared. Despite the distance that now separates them, the singer still holds on to the precious memories of their past love.
The lyrics take us through a sequence of musical memories, and each word seems to be singing the lament of a past love. The verse "Once again your face comes back to me, just like the theme of some forgotten melody" signifies the way lost love can be like a song whose lyrics we almost remember, yet can never quite find. As the song moves on, the singer questions the possibility of a rekindling spark with their estranged love. The irony in the line "Should I go on whistling in the dark, serenade in blue" highlights the fact that even when our hearts still hold on to love, sometimes it's best to accept its end.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hear that Serenade in blue
Whenever I listen to the song Serenade in blue,
I'm somewhere in another world, alone with you
I feel like I'm transported to another world, where I'm all by myself with you.
Sharing all the joys we used to know
We reminisce and relive all the happy moments that we shared once.
Many moons ago
A long time back.
Once again your face comes back to me
I see your face again, just like I used to see it before.
Just like the theme of some forgotten melody
Just like how we forget some tunes, but they still linger in the memory.
In the album of my memory
In my memories, which I cherish and go back to whenever I feel down.
Serenade in blue
The song, Serenade in blue.
It seems like only yesterday
It feels like it just happened yesterday.
The small cafe, a crowded floor
We were at a small cafe, and the dance floor was jam-packed with people.
And as we danced the night away
We danced throughout the night until the morning.
I hear you say forever more
I hear you say that you will love me forevermore.
And then the song became a sigh
But then the song turned into a long, deep sigh, as we both knew that forevermore was just a dream.
Forever more became goodbye
Our love, which we thought would last forever, suddenly came to an end.
Cause you remained in my heart, but
Although we parted ways, you stayed in my heart.
Tell me darling in there still a spark?
I am wondering if there is still any spark left between us?
Or only lonely ashes of the flame we knew
Or is it just the remains of the love we once shared?
Should I go on whistling in the dark,
Should I continue to hold on to the hope that things will become better?
Serenade in blue
The song, Serenade in blue.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
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