Where Are You
Sonny Rollins Featuring Jim Hall Lyrics
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I saw you from afar
Two lovely eyes at me they were gleaming
Beaming I was star struck
You're all my lucky charms I'm lucky in your arms
You've opened heaven's portal here on earth for this poor mortal
You are my lucky star
I saw you from afar
If Garbo is a glamorous creature
You're a four star feature
Though you are never seen
Up on a movie screen
You are my Shearer, Crawford, Hepburn, Harlow and my Garbo
You are my lucky star
The song You Are My Lucky Star is a love song sung by Sonny Rollins. In the first verse, Rollins is expressing his admiration for a woman he has been keeping an eye on from afar. She has caught his attention with her beautiful, shining eyes and he is completely taken by her. Rollins feels star-struck by her, which is a term used when someone is incredibly amazed or captivated by someone or something.
In the second verse, Rollins is comparing his love interest to Hollywood actresses. He says that although she may not have the fame or recognition of a Hollywood star, she is his personal star. He compares her to some of the most glamorous actresses of the time, including Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Jean Harlow, and Greta Garbo. Rollins sees his love interest as someone who is equally beautiful and enchanting, someone who is like a shining star in his life.
The lyrics of You Are My Lucky Star are beautiful and romantic. Rollins' voice is smooth and soulful, and the lyrics perfectly capture the feeling of being completely enamored with someone. The song is a wonderful representation of the joy and magic of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my lucky star
You are the most important and special person in my life
I saw you from afar
I noticed you from a distance and was immediately drawn to you
Two lovely eyes at me they were gleaming
Your eyes sparkled and shone brightly when you looked at me, showing your happiness and interest
Beaming I was star struck
I was so mesmerized and infatuated with you that I couldn't help but smile and feel lucky to be near you
You're all my lucky charms I'm lucky in your arms
You bring me so much good luck and happiness, and I feel especially lucky when I'm holding you
You've opened heaven's portal here on earth for this poor mortal
You have brought so much joy and contentment into my life that it feels like heaven on earth, especially since I feel powerless without you
If Garbo is a glamorous creature
Referring to Greta Garbo, a famous Swedish actress known for her glamorous and enigmatic image
You're a four star feature
You are just as beautiful and captivating as any Hollywood movie star
Though you are never seen
Even though you are not actually a movie star, you are still just as important and special to me
Up on a movie screen
A reference to the glamor and larger-than-life persona of movie stars
You are my Shearer, Crawford, Hepburn, Harlow and my Garbo
Comparing the listener to multiple famous Hollywood actresses from the 1930s and 1940s known for their beauty, talent, and screen presence
You are my lucky star
Reiterating the importance and good fortune that the listener brings to the artist's life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTHUR FREED, NACIO BROWN, NACIO HERB BROWN
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